Category: ship&bunker

Woodside and Aramco to Collaborate on Ammonia Production Both firms seek to explore opportunities in low-carbon ammonia production. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances to Six-Week High Global VLSFO prices have been climbing since the start of last week. Go to ship&bunker

Balearia Carries Out Multiple LNG Bunkerings in Barcelona Three vessels were bunkered with LNG on the same day in a Spanish first. Go to ship&bunker

Oil’s Winning Streak Ends As Rising Crude Stockpiles Steal Trump’s Thunder Meanwhile, OPEC pumps less than promised. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Rises for Sixth Day Global VLSFO prices have consistently been rising since the start of last week. Go to ship&bunker

Nordic Investment Bank to Fund ESL Shipping’s Methanol Ships Nordic Investment Bank will grant a €45 million loan to co-finance the construction of four vessels. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER JOBS: Bunker Traders and Leaders Wanted A range of senior and junior roles are on offer despite recent difficulties in the market, Vernon Jayanathan tells Ship & Bunker. Go to ship&bunker

Gasum Opens New Bio-LNG Plant in Sweden The biogas plant will produce 120 GWh of liquified biogas annually. Go to ship&bunker

Trump And Strong Labour Report Credited For Another Round Of Crude Gains Deals signed with Saudis, possible deal with Iran soothed geopolitical tensions. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Climbs to Five-Week High Global VLSFO prices jumped at the start of the week. Go to ship&bunker

South Korea Aims to Build World’s Largest Hydrogen Carrier by 2027 The South Korean government plans to invest $40.5 million this year to develop the demonstration vessel. Go to ship&bunker

US-China Tariff Truce May Trigger Early Peak Season for Container Shipping: Xeneta The 90-day easing of US-China tariffs will bring relief to businesses, but also short-term pressure on freight rates and longer-term uncertainty. Go to ship&bunker

Maersk to Receive First E-Methanol from European Energy’s New Facility European Energy’s new e-methanol facility is set to be inaugurated on Tuesday, with the first supply to Maersk’s vessel. Go to ship&bunker

U.S./China Breakthrough Buoys Oil, But Market Still Mired In Bearish Sentiment S&P predicts a major decline in U.S. crude production for 2026. Go to ship&bunker

Statkraft Scales Down Hydrogen Plans Amid Market Uncertainty The Norwegian firm has decided to stop development of green hydrogen products amid market uncertainty. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER JOBS: Hawks Group Seeks Traders in Singapore The company is looking for candidates for both junior and experienced bunker trader roles in the world’s largest marine fuels hub. Go to ship&bunker

UK Sanctions Nearly 100 Tankers Linked to Russian Shadow Fleet The UK targets nearly 100 Russian shadow fleet tankers to cut Russian funding and protect key infrastructure. Go to ship&bunker

Seaspan Energy Supplies LNG to Cruise Ship in Vancouver for First Time The firm bunkered a cruise ship operated by Silversea Cruises with LNG. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Jumps to Two-Week High Global VLSFO prices jumped last week. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Achieves 4% Weekly Gain On Hope Of U.S./China Breakthrough Even a slight thaw would be beneficial to demand, says experts. Go to ship&bunker

MFA to Host Athens Workshop, Drinks & Dinner Event The event will take place during the afternoon of Wednesday May 28th at the Golf Prive venue in Glyfada, followed by a drinks reception and dinner in the evening. Go to ship&bunker

O Bunkering Wins Omani Government Award for Digital Bunkering Innovation The award was presented by Transport Undersecretary Khamis bin Mohammed Al Shamakhi at the Oman Logistics Day event on April 30. Go to ship&bunker

Berge Bulk Installs Carbon Capture System on Vessel The carbon capture system was installed on a 63,000-dwt vessel by Value Maritime. Go to ship&bunker

Norden Lifts Biofuel for the First Time in the US The firm bunkered B24-VLSFO at the Port of Houston in Texas. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER JOBS: Monjasa Seeks Trader in Denmark The company is looking for candidates with experience in sales or trading and fluent English. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances for Third Day Global VLSFO prices have been rising for most of this week. Go to ship&bunker

Freight Rates at Risk if Container Lines Switch to Red Sea Route: Xeneta Xeneta says a full return of container ships to the Red Sea following a US-Houthi ceasefire could trigger a global collapse in freight rates. Go to ship&bunker

Valio and Viking Line Team Up to Decarbonise Milk Product Transport Valio is using Viking Line’s vessels powered by bio-LNG for milk product shipments. Go to ship&bunker

Flip Flop Crude Trading Suddenly Favours U.S./China Talks, Prices Escalate 3% Meanwhile, global refiners report solid Q1 showings despite bearish market. Go to ship&bunker

Red Sea Shipping Comeback Uncertain Despite President Trump’s Assurance Houthis claim they have carried out strikes at various warships in the Red Sea, including a US aircraft carrier. Go to ship&bunker

Peninsula Partners with Gibraltar University for Alternative Fuel Training The two partners will seek to develop educational and training content on alternative marine fuels. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances to Three-Day High Ship & Bunker’s G20-VLSFO Index gained $3.50/mt to $518.50/mt on Wednesday, reaching its highest level since April 30. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Sinks As Analysts Fear U.S./China Talks Could Trigger Demand Destruction But talks with Iran seem more promising – and could also cause price declines. Go to ship&bunker

Chimbusco Pan Nation Conducts First B30 Biofuel Bunkering in Hong Kong Chimbusco Pan Nation bunkered a boxship operated by OOCL with B30 biofuel in Hong Kong. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Rallies With Crude Global VLSFO prices are advancing with crude. Go to ship&bunker

Uni-Tankers Equips Vessel with Black Carbon Sensor The sensor technology installed on its tanker captures real-time data on black carbon emissions. Go to ship&bunker

Baseblue Executes Its First LNG Bunkering in the Caribbean The LNG bunkering was carried out off the coast of Portland in Jamaica. Go to ship&bunker

MSI Predicts 80% Spike in Bunker Costs Under IMO’s Midterm Plans MSI projects that IMO’s midterm measures could add $100 billion annually to bunker costs by 2035, as penalties drive up prices for conventional fuels by up to 82%. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Skyrockets As Demand Concerns Give Sudden Way To Supply Worries Meanwhile, analysts dismiss earlier concerns of OPEC quota rises causing a glut. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to 3 1/2-Year Low Global VLSFO prices reached a multi-year low on Monday. Go to ship&bunker

Tug Arrested in Singapore The ship is Liberian-flagged, was built in 2016 and came to Singapore from Indonesia late last week. Go to ship&bunker

Biofuels Paired with Onboard Carbon Capture Could Slash Shipping Emissions by 121% GCMD’s study reveals that combining biofuels with carbon capture systems offers “negative carbon” potential, outpacing fossil fuel alternatives in cost and compliance. Go to ship&bunker

INTERVIEW: How to Navigate the Bunker Job Market in a Downturn Vernon Jayanathan of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd discusses how bunker employees and employers can deal with the job market during a slump in oil prices. Go to ship&bunker

US and South Korea Move Ahead with Green Shipping Corridor During COP 27, both countries agreed to develop a green shipping corridor by 2027. Go to ship&bunker

Glander International Bunkering Managing Director for India Steps Down The executive had worked for Glander since June 2006. Go to ship&bunker

TotalEnergies Taps LR Technology to Reduce Fuel Consumption The route optimisation technology demonstrated bunker fuel savings of 725 mt across TotalEnergies’ fleet. Go to ship&bunker

Potential Shell Acquisition of BP Would Unite Two of Singapore’s Largest Bunker Suppliers BP was listed by the MPA as being in the top ten of its licensed bunker suppliers by volume in 2024, and came in at seventh place in 2023 and sixth in 2022. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances for First Day in Four Global VLSFO prices rallied on Friday, but look set to return to multi-year lows on Monday. Go to ship&bunker

Vard Delivers Hybrid Vessel Ahead of Schedule to Purus The vessel is equipped with a battery-hybrid propulsion system, enabling it to operate on electric power for selected durations. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Suffers Monthly Loss as Trump’s Tariffs Make Beijing Request Negotiations With U.S. Meanwhile, OPEC accelerates talks to determine if output rate should increase. Go to ship&bunker

Australia’s Incat Shipyard Launches World’s Largest Battery-Powered Ship It will operate between Buenos Aires and Uruguay for the South American ferry operator Buquebus. Go to ship&bunker

US Cracks Down on Firms Tied to Suspected Iranian Oil Shipments The US has sanctioned seven companies and identified two tankers allegedly involved in the transport and trade of Iranian petroleum products. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER JOBS: Moxie Brokerage Seeks Broker in Copenhagen The company is looking for candidates with mathematical abilities and preferably some experience in bunkering. Go to ship&bunker

Houthis Block Vessels from Departing Yemen’s Ras Isa Port Vessels anchored at Ras Isa port are reportedly being prevented from leaving, with warning shots fired in one incident. Go to ship&bunker

Port of Rotterdam Launches Initiative to Support Emission-Reducing Projects The port authority has committed €3.5 million to help companies reduce GHG emissions and accelerate sustainability in the port area. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to Three-Week Low Ship & Bunker’s G20-VLSFO Index lost $5/mt to its lowest level since April 10 on Thursday. Go to ship&bunker

O Bunkering Expands Footprint to Oman’s Port Sultan Qaboos O Bunkering has signed an agreement with ASYAD Ports to provide bunkering services at Port Sultan Qaboos. Go to ship&bunker

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 17 Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue’s demolition sales from April 24 – April 30, 2025. Go to ship&bunker

OMTI Supplies B24 Marine Biofuel in Fujairah The biofuel blend was delivered using its bunker vessel MT Coya. Go to ship&bunker

Cruise Ship Trials Biofuel for the First Time in Australia A cruise ship was bunkered with B20 biofuel blend by Viva Energy for the first time in Port Jackson. Go to ship&bunker

US Push to Revamp LNG Rules Could Boost Bunkering The US government’s push to update outdated LNG regulations could unlock new opportunities for bunkering infrastructure. Go to ship&bunker

Mitsubishi Launches Japan’s First Ferry with Advanced Fuel-Saving Hull The advanced hull could cut the ferry’s bunker consumption by 5%. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Sinks to Two-Week Low Ship & Bunker’s G20-VLSFO Index lost $3.50/mt to its lowest level since April 16 on Wednesday. Go to ship&bunker

Hy2gen Secures $53 Million Funding for E-Fuels Projects The funding will help the firm accelerate the development of shipping e-fuel projects. Go to ship&bunker

TFG Marine Completes First Delivery with E-BDN in the Middle East The firm has rolled out e-BDN documentation for its bunkering service at the Omani port of Sohar. Go to ship&bunker

OOCL Orders 14 Large Methanol-Fuelled Boxships The order is worth a total of $3.08 billion, with delivery scheduled between 2028-2029. Go to ship&bunker

Peninsula Hires Bunker Trader in Houston The new hire was previously director of marine fuel marketing at UET Marine in Houston. Go to ship&bunker

Charter Market Could Benefit from Toned-Down USTR Fees Milder US port fees on Chinese vessels could boost charter demand as carriers adjust fleets. Go to ship&bunker

Hercules Tanker Management Takes on Biofuel in Gibraltar Strait for First Time HTM, the shipping company launched by Peninsula owner John Bassadone, has received its first biofuel stem from Peninsula. Go to ship&bunker

UAE’s AD Ports Group Orders Electric Pilot Vessel The UAE plans to use an electric boat for pilot operations. Go to ship&bunker

California’s Port Stockton Opens Upgraded Renewable Fuels Terminal BWC Terminals is targeting growing renewable fuel storage demand in California. Go to ship&bunker

TGE Marine Selected for Gasum and Sirius LNG Bunker Vessel Project The vessel will feature TGE Marine’s tanks, cargo handling and fuel gas system. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Rises to Three-Day High Global VLSFO prices advanced at the start of the week. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Falls As Frustration Mounts Over U.S./China Tariff Talks Traders are also uncertain about the success of the nuclear talks with Iran. Go to ship&bunker

Holland Shipyards Launches Wind-Assisted Ships for Shortsea Market The two ships commissioned by Hartel Shipping & Chartering will serve the European shortsea market. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Rallies With Crude Ship & Bunker’s G20-VLSFO Index gained $0.50/mt to $526.50/mt on Friday, having reached its lowest level since April 21 the previous day. Go to ship&bunker

Singapore’s PIL Takes Delivery of Fifth LNG-Fuelled Boxship Pacific International Lines (PIL) has 13 LNG-dual fuel vessels on order for delivery over the next few years. Go to ship&bunker

Victrol Adds New MFM-Equipped Barge to Boost ARA Operations The tanker barge has a carrying capacity of 6,400 mt. Go to ship&bunker

Large Explosion Reported Near Iranian Port of Bandar Abbas The explosion took place at Shahid Rajaei Port to the west of Bandar Abbas at about 12 PM local time on Saturday. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Suffers Weekly Loss As Beijing Denies Trump’s Claim Of Trade Negotiations Still, metrics paint a far more favourable picture of market health. Go to ship&bunker

Rotterdam Q1 Bunker Sales Gain 0.2% From Q4 If its year-to-date performance were replicated over the remainder of 2025, the port would see total sales of 9.2 million mt this year, the least since 2020. Go to ship&bunker

EU Mandates Insurance Details from All Ships in European Waters The EU now requires all ships in its waters to report insurance details, regardless of whether they call at an EU port. Go to ship&bunker

Bunker Prices Forecast to be Under $500/mt throughout 2026 Ship & Bunker’s latest global average bunker price forecast shows a signifcant drop in expected average prices compared to just 3 months ago. Go to ship&bunker

Brazilian Firms Petrobras and Vale Trial Biofuel in Singapore The B24 blend supplied contained conventional fuel produced by Petrobras’ refineries. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER JOBS: ZeroNorth Seeks Bunker Onboarding Specialist in Mumbai The company is looking for candidates with proven experience of the bunker industry and a strong customer-service focus. Go to ship&bunker

Suction Sails Exceed Expectations, Saving 5 Mt/Day of Bunkers: Odfjell Even in not-so-great windy conditions, the suction sails from Bound4blue delivered 15-20% energy saving. Go to ship&bunker

Norden Trials Biofuel Produced from Carbon-Negative Process The biofuel produced by Mash Makes was trialled on its vessel for a voyage between Singapore and Brazil. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to Three-Day Low Global VLSFO prices jumped on Thursday, erasing the previous two days’ losses. Go to ship&bunker

US Puts Chinese-Polish Shipping Firm Chipolbrok on Controlled Carrier List This would mean the US authorities will closely scrutinise the carrier’s operations, pricing and compliance. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Climbs for Second Day Global VLSFO prices extended Tuesday’s gains on Wednesday. Go to ship&bunker

FincoEnergies Expands Maritime Reach with Stake in Dutch Bunker Firm FincoEnergies has partially acquired the business operations of bunker supplier Oliehandel Klaas de Boer. Go to ship&bunker

UK Issues New Guidance for Ammonia as Marine Fuel New UK guidance outlines safe ammonia adoption for shipowners, focusing on risk assessment, crew training and regulatory compliance. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Tumbles On Potential OPEC Output Boost, Multiple Bearish Reports Meanwhile, trading may be swayed by collapse of Russia/Ukraine peace talks. Go to ship&bunker

$4 Million Boost for Shore Power at Port of Hueneme The US port in total has received funding of nearly $16 million for the shore power project. Go to ship&bunker

Bulker Arrested in Singapore The ship arrived in Singapore from Brazil earlier this month. Go to ship&bunker

Japanese Ammonia-Fuelled Engine Slated for Delivery in October The engine planned for installation on a gas carrier has started ammonia-fuelled co-firing operation. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances With Crude Ship & Bunker’s G20-VLSFO Index gained $0.50/mt to $526.50/mt on Tuesday, having declined by $3.50/mt the previous day. Go to ship&bunker

First HVO Marine Biofuel Supplied at Brazil’s Açu Port A tugboat operated by Wilson Sons was bunkered with biofuel derived from hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). Go to ship&bunker

Oil Rebounds As New Element Of The Iran/U.S. Nuclear Talks Spooks Traders But at least one pundit thinks Monday’s sell-off was overdone. Go to ship&bunker

Florida’s Port Everglades Sees First LNG-Fuelled Boxship Arrival A ship operated by Quetzal became the first LNG-powered boxship to call at Port Everglades. Go to ship&bunker