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LNG Share Rose in 2025 Alternative-Fuel Newbuilds as Methanol and Ammonia Stalled

Clarksons Research says LNG accounted for 80% of the alternative-fuel capable ships ordered in 2025, up from a 75% share a year ago.

5 Jan 2026

US Sanctions Four Tankers for Alleged Links to Venezuela Shadow Fleet

The US alleges the tankers generated revenue for President Nicolás Maduro's government in breach of sanctions.

2 Jan 2026

Malaysia Detains Tanker for Alleged Anchoring Without Permission

The arrest happened following a complaint from the Port Klang Authority.

2 Jan 2026

Samsung Heavy Industries Secures Contract for Two LNG Carriers

The two LNG carriers have been ordered by an unnamed Oceania buyer.

2 Jan 2026

Energy Petrol Ranked Third Among Physical Bunker Suppliers in Istanbul in 2025

Energy Petrol tells Ship & Bunker that it supplied bunker fuels to 1,835 ships in 2025.

2 Jan 2026

Climeon Tests System That Turns Ship Engine Heat into Electricity

The system allows the vessel to produce up to 300 kW of electricity by turning low-temperature waste heat from the main engine into usable power.

2 Jan 2026

China Delivers World's First Methanol Dual-Fuel VLCC

DNV data shows that the global methanol-fuelled fleet is currently made up of 97 ships, with 366 more expected to join the fleet by 2030.

2 Jan 2026

Bureau Veritas Approves Jiangnan Shipyard's Green Ship Designs

The approval covers hydrogen transport, ammonia handling and fuelling, and more efficient LNG ships.

2 Jan 2026

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 53

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from December 25 2025 – January 1, 2026.

1 Jan 2026

ANALYSIS: Shipping's Jump in EU-ETS Costs Will Offset Bunker-Price Decline in 2026

While bunker prices are set to fall this year, higher EU-ETS costs will offset most of the benefit for European shipping.

1 Jan 2026

EU Marine Fuel Cost Jumps as New EU-ETS Rules Take Effect from Jan 1, 2026

At the end of 2025 owners were paying a compliance cost of around $220/mt of VLSFO burned on intra-EU voyages. From today that cost rises 45% to $319/mt.

1 Jan 2026

WTI Ends 20% Lower For The Year As Even Worse Prospects Forecast For 2026

Meanwhile, Russia claims impending victory in its war against Ukraine.

31 Dec 2025

Vinssen Launches Korea's First Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Vessel

The launch of Hydro Zenith marks South Korea's first vessel built to operate on hydrogen fuel cells under approved national standards.

31 Dec 2025

HD Hyundai Validates Ethanol Use on Its Dual-Fuel Marine Engine

The company will now carry out further durability tests to meet class requirements and commercial operating conditions.

31 Dec 2025

Maersk Appoints New Regional President for North America

Ditlev Blicher will take over as North America regional president at AP Moller - Maersk from January 1.

31 Dec 2025

CBL International Facilitates First LNG Bunkering for BYD Vessel at Xiaomo Port

CBL seeks to expand its alternative fuel bunkering offering beyond biofuels.

31 Dec 2025

CMA CGM Gains Market Share in Intra-Med Container Market

Alphaliner says CMA CGM's market share of intra-Mediterranean container capacity has increased to 23.1% over the past year.

31 Dec 2025

US Maritime Regulator Probes Spain Over Alleged Port Access Denials

The Federal Maritime Commission claims that some of the US-flagged ships carrying cargo for Israel were denied access to Spanish ports.

31 Dec 2025

Bunker Supplier Golden Island Gets ISCC Certification

Golden Island was among the three firms that received bunkering licenses from the MPA to supply methanol to ships in Singapore starting January 1.

31 Dec 2025

Mureloil Orders Hybrid Tanker for Portuguese Bunkering Operations

The battery-hybrid vessel will support bunkering operations in Portuguese waters and is due for delivery in late 2027.

31 Dec 2025