Category: ship&bunker

Oil Shatters Weekly Record As 35% Surge Comes Amid Widening Iran/U.S. War Meanwhile, Qatar fears that global economies could collapse. Go to ship&bunker

Tugboat Hit by Projectiles Off Oman The incident occurred about six nautical miles north of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz at 12:57 UTC on Friday. Go to ship&bunker

Singapore Bunker Market Increasingly Under Stress as Middle East Fallout Spreads Singapore trading sources describe a market fraught with tension, concerned over what appears to be an imminent shortage of supplies for this market. Go to ship&bunker

Avenir LNG to Supply Bio-LNG to Maersk from 2027 Avenir LNG has signed a deal to supply bio-LNG to vessels in Maersk’s dual-fuel fleet. Go to ship&bunker

Korean Register Introduces Ammonia-Ready Ship Technical Rules Several shipowners have ordered vessels suitable for conversion to ammonia propulsion. Go to ship&bunker

MOL-Led Consortium Launches Japan-New Zealand Hydrogen Corridor They plan to potentially start exporting hydrogen from New Zealand to Japan in the early 2030s. Go to ship&bunker

Maintenance Scheduled for Taiwan’s CPC Corporation Bunker Barge in Kaohsiung The company says MGO availability will be limited at the port during the period due to barge maintenance. Go to ship&bunker

S&B Poll Result: High Competition in Key Ports Seen as Biggest Threat to Bunker Margins Ship & Bunker readers say intense competition in major bunkering hubs is the main factor expected to pressure margins this year. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Rebounds As Disruptions Due To U.S./Iran War Take Effect Meanwhile, Washington voted to let Operation Epic Fury continue indefinitely. Go to ship&bunker

EUA Price Drop Offsets Surging Bunker Prices for Intra-EU Shipping While bunker prices have jumped by almost 50% since the start of the year, the combined cost of bunkers and EU-ETS compliance has gained less than 20%. Go to ship&bunker

EU Launches Maritime and Ports Strategies to Boost Competitiveness The EC’s new maritime strategy includes measures to streamline reporting requirements under EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime. Go to ship&bunker

Anemoi and LR Call for Alignment on Wind Propulsion Performance Verification Anemoi says accurate measurement of WAPS fuel savings is key to giving shipowners and operators confidence in the technology. Go to ship&bunker

Overnight Tanker Explosion Off Kuwait Causes Oil Spill The vessel has taken on water, and oil from the cargo is spilling into the sea. Go to ship&bunker

What Skills Do You Need to Be a Successful Bunker Trader Today? As a recruitment specialist in these changing times I am often asked how the skill set of traders is evolving, writes Vernon Jayanathan. Go to ship&bunker

UPDATE: Fujairah Bunker Suppliers Declare Force Majeure Over Middle East Conflict Security concerns in the region have led some suppliers to suspend bunker deliveries at the major UAE marine fuel hub. Go to ship&bunker

UECC Places Order for Two Additional Battery-LNG Hybrid Vessels LNG, bio-LNG and biofuels accounted for 43% of UECC’s bunker fuel consumption in 2025. Go to ship&bunker

Middle East Conflict Leaves About 140 Container Ships Stranded in the Gulf Jebel Ali port is becoming a temporary refuge for container ships amid escalating regional tensions. Go to ship&bunker

Hong Kong Sees First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering of VLCC CLPe and CNOOC supplied 4,700 m3 to a very large crude carrier at South Cheung Chau Anchorage. Go to ship&bunker

MSC to Discharge Gulf-Bound Cargo at Alternative Ports Amid Middle East Tensions Cargo bound for Arabian Gulf ports will be diverted and discharged at the next safe port, with customers required to arrange recovery or onward delivery. Go to ship&bunker

US Government to Provide Insurance for Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz President Donald Trump announced the decision in a social media post on Tuesday, adding that the US Navy may also provide escorts through the strait. Go to ship&bunker

LNG Again Leads Alternative-Fuelled Newbuild Orders in February: DNV Out of the 17 alternative-capable ships ordered in February, 14 of them were LNG-powered. Go to ship&bunker

Middle East Disruption Extends Bunker Sample Transit Times Testing agency FOBAS advises vessels to retain bunker samples onboard and land them outside the affected region amid escalating disruption. Go to ship&bunker

Bunker Holding Working on Alternative Supply Outside Gulf to Support Customers Group CEO Peder Møller says shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply. Go to ship&bunker

Iran Claims Strait of Hormuz is Closed, Warns Ships Will Be Targeted: Report An IRGC official warns that any vessel trying to pass the Strait will be set on fire. Go to ship&bunker

INTERVIEW: SanctionCheck Launches Sanctions Compliance Platform for the Bunker Industry Sanctions compliance is a growing problem for the bunker industry where digital services can help, SanctionCheck CEO James Casey tells Ship & Bunker. Go to ship&bunker

IMO Agrees Interim Seafarers Training Guidelines for Methanol and Ammonia The interim training guidelines draft will be submitted for MSC approval in May 2026. Go to ship&bunker

Know Your Counterparty: Enco, Bunker Supplier in São Tomé and Principe The firm is taking a renewed focus on developing the country as a bunkering destination. Go to ship&bunker

World Shipping Council Warns of Wider Trade Impact from Middle East Crisis MSC says diverting vessels from the region would extend transit times and disrupt established liner schedules. Go to ship&bunker

Maritime Insurer Gard Cancels War Risk Cover for Iran and Gulf Waters The cancellation takes effect from 00:00 GMT on March 5, following the required 72 hours’ notice. Go to ship&bunker

UAE’s Jebel Ali Port Operations Resume After Temporary Halt: Reports Jebel Ali has resumed terminal activity after a precautionary suspension linked to a fire caused by debris from an aerial interception. Go to ship&bunker

CMA CGM Instructs Ships to ‘Take Shelter’ Following Iran Strikes The firm has also suspended all transits through the Suez Canal and rerouted ships around Africa. Go to ship&bunker

Hapag-Lloyd Halts Transits Through Strait of Hormuz After Iran Strikes The firm cited ‘the official closure of the Strait of Hormuz by relevant authorities amid the evolving security situation in the region’. Go to ship&bunker

Insurers Cancel Policies for Ships in Middle East After Iran Strikes: Report War risk insurers have reportedly submitted some cancellation notices already for policies covering ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz. Go to ship&bunker

Ships Being Warned Strait of Hormuz ‘Has Been Closed’: UKMTO Unverified claims of the Strait of Hormuz being closed are being broadcast to ships in the region after US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday. Go to ship&bunker

Thursday’s Oil Losses Become Friday’s 2% Gain On The Same Iran Fears Although talks continue, the Middle East prepares for a military strike. Go to ship&bunker

UK Shore Power Faces Commercial Reality Check: NatPower Marine High electricity costs could undermine use of shore power, keeping marine fuel the cheaper option at berth. Go to ship&bunker

North Sea Port Ready for Alternative Fuel Bunkering Following Risk Analysis Independent risk study confirms LNG, hydrogen, methanol and ammonia can be safely bunkered across the port area. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER JOBS: Bitoil Group Seeks Team Lead-Bunker Trading in Dubai The company is looking for candidates with a minimum of three years of experience in bunker trading and sales. Go to ship&bunker

CMA CGM Names New Dual-Fuel Methanol Boxship in South Korea The dual-fuel methanol container ship will operate on the carrier’s Asia-Mexico service. Go to ship&bunker

Project to Convert First Offshore Vessel to Ammonia Propulsion Moves Ahead The vessel is set to become the first offshore vessel capable of operating on ammonia. Go to ship&bunker

Cashew Nutshell Liquid Biofuel Faces Fresh Scrutiny: NorthStandard Whitepaper A whitepaper published by NorthStandard advises against the use of 100% CNSL as a marine fuel. Go to ship&bunker

Carbon Direct and C2X Team Up on Louisiana Bio-Methanol Project for Shipping The Beaver Lake project aims to produce 550,000 mt of bio-methanol annually. Go to ship&bunker

BIMCO Adopts ETS Allowances Clause While Biofuel Clause Put Under Review A proposed biofuel clause for time charter parties was not adopted after concerns were raised over regulatory uncertainty and operational impacts. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Flat As Thursday’s U.S./Iran Talks Merely Lead To More Talks But Iran is front-loading exports incase of attack anyway. Go to ship&bunker

StormGeo Launches Premium Fleet Performance Service New premium service helps shipowners turn vessel data into fuel savings and stronger compliance. Go to ship&bunker

Study Finds Marine Biofuel Spills Can Be Managed with Existing Oil Response Tools EMSA study finds marine biofuel spills behave like conventional marine fuel, allowing the use of standard response tools. Go to ship&bunker

GIT Coatings Launches New Marine Coating Offering Up to 10% Bunker Savings The company says the graphene-based marine hull coating has already been applied to more than 10 vessels. Go to ship&bunker

US Sanctions 12 Vessels Linked to Iranian Shadow Fleet The US alleges that the vessels supported the shipment of Iranian oil products to Asia and beyond. Go to ship&bunker

Oilmar Holds Town Hall Meeting Following Management Buy-Out Oilmar announced the establishment of a China desk to expand engagement in the region. Go to ship&bunker

Shipping Firm RFOcean to Buy E-Methanol from ETFuels at Fixed Rate RFOcean is moving early to lock in e-methanol supply for its ships, which it expects to be scarce in future. Go to ship&bunker

Island Oil Arrests Cruise Ship in China Over Bunker Payment Dispute The Liberian-flagged 42,289 GT cruise ship Blue Dream Melody was arrested on February 11 at Beihai Port in China. Go to ship&bunker

Asian Carriers Dominate Asia-North America Container Shipping Trade Alphaliner says Cosco, ONE and Evergreen topped fleet deployment on the Far East- North America route in January. Go to ship&bunker

Power2X Acquires Hydrogen Developer HyCC Power2X is developing an e-fuels facility in Rotterdam targeting demand from potential users like shipping. Go to ship&bunker

Hapag-Lloyd and DSV Sign Deal to Cut Scope 3 Emissions Using Biofuels The two-year agreement covers 18,000 tonnes of CO2e reductions using sustainable marine fuels. Go to ship&bunker

Corvus Energy Batteries Picked for ABB-Led Washington State Ferries Hybrid Build Corvus Energy will equip two hybrid ferries under an ABB propulsion contract, with an option for a third vessel. Go to ship&bunker

New Zealand Adds 100 More Vessels to Russia Sanctions List The latest sanctions bring the total number of vessels designated by New Zealand to 210. Go to ship&bunker

European Commission Approves German State Takeover of Rosneft Assets Rosneft holds an interest in three German refineries, which produce a range of products including bunker fuels. Go to ship&bunker

IMO to Advance Training Framework for Alternative Fuels and New Technologies IMO’s Secretary-General says progress is being made on interim training guidance for crews serving on ships using alternative fuels and new technologies. Go to ship&bunker

Uni-Fuels Opens New Office in Bangkok The company has appointed Poomin Vichitchaisilp as Managing Director of Uni-Fuels Thailand. Go to ship&bunker

US-Iran Tensions Raise Charterparty Risk for Hormuz Transits Gard says any deterioration in security around the Strait could carry contractual consequences for ships trading to Gulf ports. Go to ship&bunker

Floating Nuclear Plant Pitched as Near-Term Power Solution for Ports Core Power anticipates the initial deployment of floating nuclear plants within the next decade. Go to ship&bunker

Barbados Begins Work on Green Shipping Corridor Study The IMO-backed project will assess routes and policy steps to support zero-emission shipping links. Go to ship&bunker

Fuel Additive Firm Sulnox Inks Panama Canal Distribution Deal Partnership with Motor Plus will see its products stocked in Colon to target ships and regional fuel users around the canal. Go to ship&bunker

Hanwha Ocean to Support Ontario Shipbuilding Revival The South Korean shipbuilder has signed agreements with Ontario Shipyards aimed at rebuilding large-scale vessel construction capacity and training a new workforce. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Posts 5% Weekly Gain As Tehran Announces Joint Naval Exercise With Russia Meanwhile, supertanker rates could soar even further on geopolitical tensions. Go to ship&bunker

US Supreme Court Rules Against Trump Administration’s Tariff Authority The threat of increased tariffs was a key element of the US strategy to block a vote on the net-zero framework at the IMO in October. Go to ship&bunker

Asia HSFO Premium to Europe Could ‘Skyrocket’ if US Attacks Iran: GRM Asian HSFO prices could be one market that feels the impact of war in Iran most keenly, according to hedging firm GRM. Go to ship&bunker

Incat Crowther and Switch Maritime to Develop Hydrogen-Fuelled Ferry for New York The ferry will use hydrogen-powered fuel cells and can carry 720 kg of hydrogen. Go to ship&bunker

HIF Global and German eFuel One Explore E-Methanol Offtake The planned volumes would be sourced from HIF Global’s proposed Paysandú project in Uruguay. Go to ship&bunker

GTT Wins Order for Tank Design for Six LNG Carriers All six vessels are expected to be delivered between 2028 and 2029. Go to ship&bunker

World Kinect 2025 Bunker Volumes Sink to Lowest Level in Over a Decade The company sold 15.76 million mt of bunker fuel in 2025, down 4.9% from 16.57 million mt in 2024. Go to ship&bunker

GT Wings’ Wind Propulsion System Performance Assessment Verified by Lloyd’s Register Verification follows months of commercial operation of the firm’s AirWing wind propulsion system onboard a vessel. Go to ship&bunker

Passengers Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out on Cruise Ship Off Singapore One crew member has died following the incident. Go to ship&bunker

ShoreLink to Supply Mobile Shore Power Unit to Port of Oslo A mobile shore power unit is designed to be easily moved along the quay, allowing cruise ships to plug to onshore electricity supply. Go to ship&bunker

Steerprop to Supply Propulsion for New Hybrid Tug for Norway’s Ostensjo The propulsion system will allow the vessel to operate on electric power, diesel power or a combination of both. Go to ship&bunker

Weaker IMO NZF Deal Could Push Zero-Emission Marine Fuels Into the 2040s UCL analysis says only the current agreed Net-Zero Framework structure provides a credible investment signal for scalable alternative marine fuels. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER JOBS: Integr8 Fuels Seeks Bunker Operations Assistant Manager in Mumbai The company is looking for candidates with a minimum of two years of hands-on experience in bunker operations. Go to ship&bunker

18 Arrested Over Alleged Illegal MGO Transfer Off Singapore Crew from three tugboats are accused of misappropriating MGO worth about SGD 13,670 for an unauthorised sale. Go to ship&bunker

Fuel Removed from Barge That Ran Aground Off San Juan About 1,000 gallons of residual fuel and oily water have been extracted from the barge that ran aground on February 9. Go to ship&bunker

Engine Room Fire Breaks Out on Singapore-Registered Bulk Carrier Off China Two crew members have died following an engine room fire on the bulker Mandy, with the vessel set to be towed to Yantai port. Go to ship&bunker

Gram Marine Completes Its First Argentina Marine Lubricants Delivery The company has completed its first physical lubricant delivery in San Lorenzo. Go to ship&bunker

TFG Subsidiary Vilma’s New Methanol Bunker Tanker Starts Operations at Ceuta The company says that the vessel will support the growing demand for methanol and biofuels in the region. Go to ship&bunker

HTM Takes Delivery of Tanker Capable of Supplying Methanol Bunkers The vessel is part of a series of 10 hybrid tankers ordered by Hercules Tanker Management. Go to ship&bunker

TotalEnergies Appoints Senior LNG Bunker Trader, Asia Laura Ong has worked with the company since December 2019. Go to ship&bunker

Capital Ship Management Takes Delivery of Scrubber-Fitted LNG-Ready VLCC The 307,000-dwt crude carrier is fitted with an open-loop scrubber system. Go to ship&bunker

INTERVIEW: Former Peninsula Executive Launches New Bunker Firm Suzun Marine Fuels aims to be the first global bunkering firm focused on truck-to-ship deliveries. Go to ship&bunker

Drydocks World Joins LR-Backed Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre The centre is advancing work on efficiency technologies, wind propulsion and data-led optimisation. Go to ship&bunker

BeHydro’s Hydrogen-Fuelled Engine Secures LR Type Approval The firm’s dual-fuel hydrogen engine has been used to power Japan’s first hydrogen-fuelled tugboat. Go to ship&bunker

Proposed US Port Fees on Foreign-Built Ships Could Reshape Shipping Costs The International Chamber of Shipping warns US maritime action plan’s proposed port fees on foreign-built ships could raise costs and disrupt global trade. Go to ship&bunker

Bulk Carrier and Tanker Arrested in Singapore The arrests were carried out in Singapore on Friday afternoon. Go to ship&bunker

Panama Bunker Sales Rose to 10-Month High in January Bunker sales increased by 2.3% year-on-year in January due to higher bunker calls and VLSFO sales. Go to ship&bunker

US Intercepts Another Sanctioned Tanker in the Indian Ocean This is the ninth vessel seized by US forces for a sanctions violation. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Posts Second Consecutive Weekly Loss as U.S. Inflation, U.S./Iran Tensions Cool Meanwhile, Venezuelan oil sales are a cash cow under U.S. control. Go to ship&bunker

Ammonia Effluent Debate Adds to Challenges for Ammonia Marine Fuel Ammonia wastewater discharge at sea is emerging as another issue as global rules for the fuel take shape. Go to ship&bunker

Peninsula Sues Novic Shipping International Over Hedging Agreement Peninsula is seeking $109,885, as well as at least $200,000 in costs, from Norvic in a dispute over a hedging agreement. Go to ship&bunker

Uni-Fuels Renews ISCC Certification The company has renewed its ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certifications for biofuel bunker supply. Go to ship&bunker

BAR Technologies Calls for Global Carbon Framework as Compliance Pressures Grow CEO John Cooper says carbon compliance is becoming more fragmented by the month. Go to ship&bunker

CircleProcess Secures Qatar Grant for Onboard LNG-to-Hydrogen Tech The project centres on onboard technology designed to convert LNG into lower-emission hydrogen fuel and solid carbon for maritime use. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER JOBS: Trafigura Seeks Bunker Operator in Montevideo The company is looking for candidates with a sound understanding of bunkering operations and experience in vessel operations. Go to ship&bunker

Tree C to Develop Simulator for Jan De Nul’s Methanol-Fuelled Vessel The simulator will allow crew to train on the world’s largest cable-lay vessel before going offshore, using a realistic replica of onboard control systems. Go to ship&bunker