Category: ship&bunker

BUNKER JOBS: Multiple Roles Open in UK, US, Singapore and ARA Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd is seeking candidates for bunker roles in the UK, US, Singapore and at the ARA hub, Vernon Jayanathan tells Ship & Bunker. Go to ship&bunker

BP Sells Majority Stake in Lubricants Firm Castrol BP will sell 65% of Castrol to investment firm Stonepeak at an enterprise value of $10 billion. Go to ship&bunker

Pacific Basin Cites IMO NZF Delay as Reason for Purchase of New Conventionally-Fuelled Ships Pacific Basin has cited the IMO delay as a key reason for it continuing to add conventionally-fuelled tonnage to its fleet. Go to ship&bunker

Accelleron Signs 50th Turbo MarineCare Turbocharger Service Contract The deal signals increasing interest in fixed-cost service plans for turbochargers. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER JOBS: Carnival Seeks Junior Fuel Performance Manager in Hamburg The company is looking for candidates with experience in vessel or fleet management, ideally within the cruise industry, and fluent English. Go to ship&bunker

Suez Canal Sees First 23,000 TEU Boxship Transit in Two Years The Suez Canal Authority expects traffic through the waterway to reach normal levels in the second half of 2026. Go to ship&bunker

Authorities Plan Green Shipping Corridor Between Panama and Spain Consultancy Ricardo has been appointed to carry out a feasibility study for a green shipping corridor between Algeciras and Panama. Go to ship&bunker

Hafnia Completes Purchase of Stake in Tanker Firm Torm Torm has a wholly owned fleet of about 90 vessels of 45,000-115,000 DWT in size. Go to ship&bunker

Port of Rotterdam Launches Form to Report ‘Irregularities’ During Bunkering Users can fill in the new bunker incident form to report “issues related to quantity, quality, safety, or procedural deviations, as well as any other situations that the Port Authority should be aware of.” Go to ship&bunker

Glencore Acquires Majority Stake in FincoEnergies Group The transaction is subject to EU antitrust approval, with completion expected in the second quarter of 2026. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER JOBS: QatarEnergy Seeks Bunker Contract Analyst in Doha The company is looking for candidates with at least eight years of experience, good analytical skills and fluent English. Go to ship&bunker

FEATURE: 2025 Was Year of Rapidly Escalating Regulation for Shipping and Bunker Industries In a year of turmoil for the shipping and bunker industries, a steady increase in regulatory complexity has been the one reliable constant. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Up As China Condemns U.S. Aggression Against Venezuela Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to attack Russian oil infrastructure. Go to ship&bunker

Fratelli Cosulich Group Acquires Majority Stake in NAVIMETEO The company plans. to use the acquisition to strengthen its digital portfolio Go to ship&bunker

US Seeks to Detain Third Tanker Off Venezuela: Report The US in in active pursuit of the VLCC Bella 1. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER JOBS: Petrobras Seeks Portuguese-Speaking Trader in Rotterdam The company is looking for candidates with at least two years of experience in a similar trading role, as well as fluent English and Portuguese. Go to ship&bunker

Two Ships Damaged in Ukrainian Drone Attack in Krasnodar: Report Two ships and two piers were damaged at the Volna terminal on the Black Sea coast, as well as fire breaking out in a village. Go to ship&bunker

FEATURE: AI Will Not Replace Bunker Traders. Will it? This industry is about relationships. Will AI strengthen or replace them? Go to ship&bunker

More Weekly Losses For Oil Despite U.S. Considering War With Venezuela Geopolitical tensions are no match for chronic concerns over a global glut. Go to ship&bunker

Island Oil Appoints Senior Trader in Denmark Christian Larsen is taking on the role after previously working with Oilmar. Go to ship&bunker

Global Fuel Supply Acquires First Bunker Tanker to Boost West African Operation The firm has become a vessel owner for the first time. Go to ship&bunker

Stabilis Signs 10-Year LNG Bunker Offtake Deal With Carnival at Galveston Stabilis has secured offtake deals covering 55% of the capacity of its proposed LNG bunkering facility at Galveston. Go to ship&bunker

Eleven Energy Appoints Head of Technology Ahead of Bunker Platform Launch Saudi firm Eleven Energy has appointed Konstantin Kaminski as head of technology ahead of the planned January launch of its ElevenX bunker procurement platform. Go to ship&bunker

ClassNK Approves Design of Alt-Fuel and Carbon Capture Ready Ship of Oshima The approval confirms the feasibility of the concept from a regulatory and safety perspective. Go to ship&bunker

Oceans North-Arup Study Examines How E-Methanol Could Supply Vancouver Shipping The study estimates the levelised cost of e-methanol production at $1,860/mt. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Ekes Out Gains As Analysts Shift Focus To Supply Concerns The Venezuela blockades are a chief point of analytical debate – for now. Go to ship&bunker

Corvus Energy Secures Battery Order for Seven Electric CMAL Ferries The deal represents the largest contract by USD value the firm has secured to date. Go to ship&bunker

Nereida Energy Wins First Contract for Battery Systems on Norwegian Ferries Passenger ships under 10,000 GT are required to achieve zero emissions in Norway’s Fjords starting in 2026. Go to ship&bunker

LH2 Shipping Secures Additional Enova Funds to Build Hydrogen-Powered Ships The firm has secured more than NOK 500 million in funding to support the construction of hydrogen-powered ships. Go to ship&bunker

Buyers Alliance ZEMBA Awards Second E-Fuel Tender to Hapag-Lloyd and NCL The tender will see e-methanol and e-ammonia power Hapag-Lloyd and NCL ships to support ZEMBA members’ low-emission cargo transport. Go to ship&bunker

Panama November Bunker Sales Dropped by 8.5% On the Year About 595 bunker calls were recorded in Panama in November, down from 617 a year ago. Go to ship&bunker

Amon Bulk Gets Funding to Build Three Ammonia-Fuelled Ships The vessels are expected to be delivered between 2029 and 2030. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER JOBS: Malik Supply Seeks Trader in Denmark The company is looking for candidates with experience in the bunker industry, a strong interest in sales and a good command of English. Go to ship&bunker

Odfjell Secures B24 Biofuel Offtake for Brazil-Europe Shipping Corridor Odfjell has established a B24 biofuel offtake agreement in Rio Grande to power its chemical tankers sailing between Brazil and Europe. Go to ship&bunker

Bunker One Africa Expects Limited Biofuel Uptake in the Region in 2026 The firm made gains in bunker volumes in West Africa and Port Louis during 2025. Go to ship&bunker

Burando Energies Appoints Commercial Director Vasileios Analytis has been promoted to the role of commercial director at Burando Energies. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Hits Pandemic Lows As Analysts Insist Global Supply Will Far Outstrip Demand In 2026 WTI has achieved the worst performance since 2018. Go to ship&bunker

CMB.TECH Signs China Offtake Deal to Power Ammonia-Fuelled Ships CMB.TECH has signed a green ammonia offtake agreement in China as it builds bunker supply arrangements for its upcoming ammonia-powered fleet. Go to ship&bunker

Red Sea Bunkering Reactivates VLSFO Supply on Improved Conditions in Region The company has also added a new bunker barge, the MT Maximus, to its delivery infrastructure in order to accommodate varying operational needs. Go to ship&bunker

FuelEU Maritime May Apply in Norway Earlier Than Expected in January 2026 FuelEU Maritime was initially planned for possible implementation in Norway in spring 2026, but authorities now suggest a possible start date as early as next year. Go to ship&bunker

Nikkiso Unveils High-Pressure Fuel Pump for Marine Engines Nikkiso has supplied its fuel supply system to 40 ships operating at more than 380 bar. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Hits Four Year Low As Traders Ignore Venezuela, Maintain Glut Focus Meanwhile, Russia may extend its oil export ban. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER JOBS: CPN Seeks Senior Credit Analyst in Hong Kong The company is looking for candidates with strong financial and cashflow analysis skills and fluent English, and preferably Cantonese or Mandarin in addition. Go to ship&bunker

ABB Partners With HDF Energy to Scale Fuel Cells for Oceangoing Ships The green hydrogen-powered fuel cells could be used on large hydrogen-electric vessels for auxiliary power. Go to ship&bunker

BIMCO Adopts FuelEU and ETS Clauses for Ship Sale Deals The new clauses aim to clarify FuelEU and EU ETS responsibilities when ships are sold or purchased. Go to ship&bunker

Anglo-Eastern Prepares Crew for First Ammonia-Fuelled Ship with Pilot Training The training programme supports crew readiness ahead of the introduction of ammonia-fuelled vessels. Go to ship&bunker

Ofiniti Digital Platform Used in More Than 25,000 Bunker Operations in 2025 Suppliers were able to save 45 minutes on each delivery by digitalising bunker operations. Go to ship&bunker

Vale Joins Industry Body to Help Boost Ethanol’s Use as Marine Fuel The company has joined the Global Ethanol Association as a founding member. Go to ship&bunker

Hapag-Lloyd Orders Eight New Methanol-Fuelled Boxships The firm has ordered the eight 4,500 TEU dual-fuelled vessels for delivery between 2028 an.d 2029 Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER JOBS: CLdN Seeks Fleet Deployment and Bunker Operator in London The company is looking for candidates with experience in shipping operations, transport or network planning, bunkering or other relevant areas. Go to ship&bunker

Construction Begins on Hong Lam Marine Methanol Bunker Tanker Hong Lam Marine had carried out the first methanol bunker delivery in Singapore in 2023. Go to ship&bunker

Hartmann and Heidelberg Materials Team Up on Methanol-Fuelled Cement Carrier The vessel is expected to start operations in early 2028. Go to ship&bunker

CMA CGM’s New Dual-Fuel Methanol Boxship Named in South Korea The vessel will serve on routes connecting Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Go to ship&bunker

Hoegh Autoliners Takes Delivery of Ammonia-Ready Ship The company has added seven new ships to its fleet over the past 18 months. Go to ship&bunker

MOL Seeks to Expand Marine Biofuel Use in China MOL expects biofuel demand to grow and is working with partners to secure a stable supply. Go to ship&bunker

Numerous Bullish Signals Fail To Dent Oil’s Downward Trajectory Even the IEA has rethought its glut forecast for 2026. Go to ship&bunker

IBIA Appoints New Americas Regional Board Chair Frank Dahan has been appointed by IBIA’s global board to the position of chair of the Americas board as of December 11, replacing Adrian Tolson. Go to ship&bunker

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 50 Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue’s demolition sales from December 4 – December 9, 2025. Go to ship&bunker

Island Oil Acquires New Bunker Vessel The vessel has arrived in Cyprus and will work alongside a sister ship to support the company’s bunker operations. Go to ship&bunker

Ukraine Hits Alleged Shadow Fleet Tanker in Black Sea This is the third vessel that has been hit in the Black Sea in the past two weeks. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER JOBS: Monjasa Seeks Trader in Dubai The company is seeking candidates with two to three years of experience from the bunker or shipping industries Go to ship&bunker

HyOrc Reaches Initial Green Methanol Offtake Deal for Possible Marine Use HyOrc has a non-binding deal with a European producer for the potential offtake of green methanol from its Portugal plant. Go to ship&bunker

Germany’s BMT Adds New Bunker Tanker to Its Fleet The firm supplies conventional and biofuel bunkers to ships in Germany. Go to ship&bunker

Container Charter Market Set to End 2025 on Strong Note The container charter market is poised to deliver one of its strongest post-Covid performances in 2025, with just two boxships in the world currently noted as unused. Go to ship&bunker

Corvus Joins Hands with BYD Energy to Develop New Marine Battery Systems The two firms seek to advance marine battery systems for the shipping sector. Go to ship&bunker

Peace Talks And Fed Expectations Remain Key Trading Drivers As Oil Prices Dip Meanwhile, Shell grows closer to expanding capacity in the U.S. Gulf. Go to ship&bunker

Galveston LNG Bunker Port Signs Supply Deal With International Shipping Firm The project’s LNG bunkering terminal is due to begin operations in 2028. Go to ship&bunker

Solomon Islands Launches National Plan for Greener Shipping and Ports Spread across more than 300 islands in Oceania, the Solomon Islands rely heavily on shipping. Go to ship&bunker

SMT Shipping Integrates Digital Reporting System of Spinergie SMT Shipping has introduced Spinergie’s digital reporting system across around 30 vessels to improve operational efficiency. Go to ship&bunker

Stonewin Wins Larger NATO Bunker Contract and Hires Senior Bunker Manager The supplier has doubled the number of regions it covers under a NATO marine fuels contract, a company representative tells Ship & Bunker. Go to ship&bunker

Indian Shipyard to Build Electric Tugboats for Svitzer Cochin Shipyard is expected to deliver the first electric tugboat in late 2027. Go to ship&bunker

Oil In The Doldrums As Analysts Weigh Impacts Of Peace Deal, Fed Cut Meanwhile, TotalEnergies is poised to supercharge its UK operations. Go to ship&bunker

Conrad Shipyard and SHI Explore Building LNG Bunker Ships for the US The two companies will work together to explore opportunities around LNG bunkering vessels for the US market. Go to ship&bunker

Japanese Refiner Idemitsu Starts Biofuel Bunker Supply to Ships The refiner aims to supply 5,000 mt of FAME-based biofuel blends to ships by March 2026. Go to ship&bunker

INTERVIEW: Blue Energy Partners Sees Growing Role for Bunker Firms in GHG Compliance Trine Braathen of Blue Energy Partners discusses ways the shipping industry can improve GHG compliance strategy. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Up Again For The Week As Expectations Grow For Another Fed Rate Cut Growing geopolitical tensions also supported oil trading on Friday. Go to ship&bunker

INSIGHT: Is ARA Ready for Mandatory MFMs from January 1, 2026? We have not seen strong evidence to suggest that MFM deliveries will adhere to ISO 22192, a mandatory requirement of the Rotterdam bunker licence. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER JOBS: Minerva Seeks Bunker Operator in Rotterdam The company is looking for candidates with at least two years of relevant industry experience, fluent English and good Dutch. Go to ship&bunker

Maersk Increases Blend Ratio in Boxship Ethanol Trial The company is now testing a 50/50 blend of ethanol and methanol on its 2,100 TEU feeder vessel the Laura Maersk, up from just 10% ethanol previously. Go to ship&bunker

Global Partners Adds Tug Bunkering Services at Philadelphia and Baltimore Global Partners has expanded its US East Coast coverage with new tug bunker supply points in Philadelphia and Baltimore. Go to ship&bunker

QatarEnergy to Add Pair of Dual-Fuel LNG Ships to Fleet The two 174,000 m3 ships have been built by a joint venture led by K Line. Go to ship&bunker

UK Reports Vessel Under Fire in Baab al-Mandab The ship came under attack off Yemen at 3:32 AM UTC on Friday. Go to ship&bunker

Fratelli’s Methanol-Fuelled Bunker Tanker Heads from Shipyard to Singapore The 7,990 dwt bunker vessel will begin operations under time charter with TFG Marine. Go to ship&bunker

Corvus Energy Introduces New Marine Battery System The firm has launched its new Blue Whale NxtGen LFP battery system, offering longer life and higher power capability. Go to ship&bunker

Anglo-Eastern to Deploy AI Navigation Support on More Than 750 Managed Ships Anglo-Eastern will integrate the AI-assisted navigation platform of Orca AI across its global managed fleet. Go to ship&bunker

Golden Island Supplies B100 Biofuel to Maersk Ships in Singapore Golden Island has recently received a methanol bunkering license from the port authority. Go to ship&bunker

Silverstream to Equip Grimaldi Group’s Newbuilds with Air Lubrication Systems The nine-ship deal is Silverstream’s largest RoPax order to date, expanding its long partnership with the Italian owner. Go to ship&bunker

Hyundai Motor Joins Initiative to Develop Fuel Cell System for Ships This move marks the automaker’s push to extend into the maritime sector. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Rises As Moscow Rejects Peace Talks Provisions Meanwhile, data shows Russian refining capacity impacted by Ukraine strikes. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER JOBS: Multiple Roles Open in UK, Med, ARA, Switzerland, Singapore and US Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd is seeking candidates for a range of roles around the world. Go to ship&bunker

Ships Are Ready for E-Fuels, But Fuel Supply Still Isn’t: Accelleron The company expects early e-fuel availability in only a few ports, helping container ships but not tramp operators. Go to ship&bunker

UK Delays Sanctions on Lukoil International Entities Until February Lukoil’s international holdings of particular relevance to the bunker industry include Lukoil Bulgaria Bunker, a key marine fuel supplier in the Black Sea. Go to ship&bunker

Methanol Reaches High Readiness, But Costs Slow Wider Bunker Uptake: DNV DNV estimates that the methanol-fuelled fleet could consume more than 15 million mt/year of methanol by 2030. Go to ship&bunker

Idemitsu Tankers Taps Norsepower for First VLCC Rotor Sail Installations Norsepower’s rotor sails, used on tankers from chemical ships to LRs, will be deployed on a VLCC for the first time. Go to ship&bunker

Auramarine to Supply Methanol Fuel Systems for Finnlines’ Newbuilds The ships will operate on the Finland-Germany route once delivered in 2028 and 2029. Go to ship&bunker

External Explosion Caused Damage to Turkish Tanker Off Senegal: Ship Manager The explosion caused seawater to enter the ship’s engine room. Go to ship&bunker

CPC Pauses VLSFO Nomination Acceptance at Taichung for Pipeline Works CPC will not accept any new nominations for VLSFO deliveries at Taiwan’s Taichung Port for delivery dates on or before Thursday. Go to ship&bunker

Havila Voyages’ Cruise Ship Takes on Two Bio-LNG Stems Havila Voyages estimates that the ship can cut CO2 emissions by about 92% by using bio-LNG together with its battery pack. Go to ship&bunker

Axegaz-Cargill Load Bio-LNG on Avenir’s Bunker Vessel in Klaipeda Axegaz and Cargill see growing demand for bio-LNG from the shipping sector in the EU. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Rises on Ukraine Strikes And Worries Of Venezuela Invasion Meanwhile, Ukraine drones hit the Caspian Pipeline Consortium. Go to ship&bunker