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BUNKER JOBS: Global Firm Seeks Marine Fuel Trader in Singapore The company is looking for candidates with two to five years of experience. Go to ship&bunker

Nissen Kaiun Takes Stake in Dutch Wind Propulsion Firm Econowind Econowind has delivered more than 130 of its suction-based VentoFoils globally, mainly for short-sea trades, but sees Nissen Kaiun’s backing as a springboard into deep-sea markets. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Rises As Reduced Russia Output Capacity Due To Ukraine Strikes Is Assessed Meanwhile, Iranian crude discounts for China reach new heights. Go to ship&bunker

OceanPact and Vast Begin HVO Biofuel Trial at Brazil’s Açu Port The trials seek to determine the feasibility of using HVO-based biofuels on OceanPact vessels. Go to ship&bunker

Isle of Man Becomes First Flag State to Join Methane Abatement Group MAMII The Isle of Man Ship Registry has joined SafetyTech Accelerator’s methane abatement initiative. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Holds Steady as Crude Rises Global VLSFO prices remain at their lowest level since early May. Go to ship&bunker

Panama Canal to Reserve Weekly Transit Slot for Dual-Fuel Ships from October One weekly slot will be set aside for dual-fuel vessels from October, with priority given to loaded ships, larger tonnage and higher past payments. Go to ship&bunker

Commodity Firm HMS Bergbau Enters Global Marine Fuel and Lubricants Trading The firm will concentrate on global markets, with an emphasis on Asia and South America. Go to ship&bunker

Shipping to Reach 50 Mtoe Alternative Fuel Capacity by 2030: DNV DNV says LNG will account for a major chunk of the shipping industry’s alternative fuel consumption. Go to ship&bunker

Emulsion Fuels Firm Quadrise Hires New CEO Peter Borup is set to join Quadrise as CEO as of October 1. Go to ship&bunker

Van Oord Using Bio-LNG Powered Dredger for Dutch Coastal Works Van Oord is using hopper dredgers fuelled largely by bio-LNG for coastal replenishment. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Sinks for Seventh Day Global VLSFO prices remain at their lowest level since early May. Go to ship&bunker

India Moves Ahead with Green Methanol Bunkering Pilot Facility at Southern Port The $4 million pilot facility at Tuticorin’s VOC Port will provide 750 m3 of methanol storage as part of India’s push to build green fuel hubs. Go to ship&bunker

More Gains For Oil As Traders Shift Gears, Worry About Supply Flows Meanwhile, Trump wants to come down “very strong” on China and India. Go to ship&bunker

MGN Bunkering Appoints New Managing Director Emin Sadirov has taken on the role of managing director of MGN Bunkering as of this month. Go to ship&bunker

Panama Canal to Expand Hybrid Tugboat Fleet The Panama Canal Authority plans to operate up to 20 hybrid tugboats. Go to ship&bunker

DNV Approves Design of Liquified Hydrogen Carrier DNV confirmed the feasibility of SHI’s liquefied hydrogen carrier design with an AiP. Go to ship&bunker

Kiel Completes Shore Power Expansion with Capacity for Seven Vessels Three cruise ships and four ferries can now access green electricity at the port. Go to ship&bunker

HD Hyundai’s Safety System to Tackle Ammonia Gas Leak Gets Class Approval Designed for ammonia-fuelled ships, the system prevents harmful gas from escaping into the environment. Go to ship&bunker

Indian Port Operator Adani Group Bans Entry of Western-Sanctioned Tankers: Report The decision may hamper Indian imports of Russian crude. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Sinks to Five-Week Low Global VLSFO prices are at their lowest level since early May. Go to ship&bunker

Norwegian Electric Systems to Equip Newbuild Ferry at Tersan Norwegian Electric Systems will supply a set of electrical systems for the ferry. Go to ship&bunker

Union Maritime’s Wind-Assisted Ship Saves 12.8 MT/Day of Bunker Fuel The results far exceeded expectations, with fuel savings well above projected averages Go to ship&bunker

Wison and H2Carrier Partner on Norway’s Floating Green Ammonia Project The companies say slashing green ammonia production costs is key to closing the gap with fossil fuels. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops for Fifth Day Global VLSFO prices remain at a four-month low. Go to ship&bunker

Chinese LNG Bunkering Vessel Gets BV Approval Bureau Veritas sees growing global demand for large LNG bunkering vessels. Go to ship&bunker

Svitzer Introduces Denmark’s First Electric-Hybrid Tugboat Svitzer plans to add a second hybrid-electric tugboat to its fleet next year. Go to ship&bunker

ABS Approves South Korean 16,000 TEU Electric-Powered Boxship Design ABS has approved a concept for a 16,000 TEU electric-powered boxship from HD Hyundai, marking a significant step forward in electric propulsion beyond ferries and short-sea vessels. Go to ship&bunker

Targeted IMO Revenue Distribution Could Support Vulnerable Countries: Study The study says that IMO’s Net Zero Framework could generate $11-12 billion/year by 2030. Go to ship&bunker

Bunker Supplier Hawks Group Adds Three Traders in Dubai The new hires take its Dubai commercial team to six employees and its overall worldwide trading team to 20 traders. Go to ship&bunker

UK Appoints New Maritime Minister in Cabinet Reshuffle Keir Mather was appointed parliamentary under-secretary of state in the Department for Transport with responsibility for aviation, maritime and security in last week’s cabinet reshuffle. Go to ship&bunker

LR and HD Hyundai Mipo to Develop Large LNG Bunkering Vessel The duo will design a 22,000 m3 LNG bunkering vessel for increased delivery capacity. Go to ship&bunker

INSIGHT: Med ECA Impacts, Now and Next Glander International Bunkering discusses the impact of the ongoing rollout of sulfur ECAs around the world. Go to ship&bunker

India’s First Fully Electric Tug Set for Deployment in 2026 The full electric tugboat will be deployed in Deendayal Port. Go to ship&bunker

Emvolon and Freepoint Plan Biomethanol Production with Shipping in Focus They target 6,000 mt/year of renewable methanol production by 2027. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops for Third Day Global VLSFO prices remain at their lowest level in four months. Go to ship&bunker

US Biofuel Imports Fall Sharply in 1H 2025 After Tax Credit Shift The Energy Information Administration expects US biofuel imports to remain low next year. Go to ship&bunker

Bernhard Schulte Offshore Takes Delivery of Hybrid-Battery Powered Vessel The commissioning service operation vessel will serve the offshore wind industry. Go to ship&bunker

New Global Ethanol Association Targets Marine Fuel Market Engine developer WinGD is one of the founding members of the non-profit group. Go to ship&bunker

BTG Bioliquids and NanosTech Collaborate to Provide End-to-End Biofuels Solution The firms are seeking to develop modular bio refineries in Europe and Canada, targeting the shipping biofuels demand. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to Four-Month Low Global VLSFO prices have dropped to their lowest level since early May. Go to ship&bunker

Eight OPEC+ Members Agree on Smaller October Production Hike Eight OPEC+ members will lift output by 137,000 b/d in October, a smaller increase than in recent months. Go to ship&bunker

Construction Kicks Off on World’s First Ammonia-Powered Boxship The 1,400 TEU Yara Eyde is set to become the first container ship fuelled by ammonia. Go to ship&bunker

All Eyes On OPEC As Bearish Sentiment Intensifies, Oil Continues Downward Meanwhile, Trump admits he may have lost India and Russia to China. Go to ship&bunker

UKMTO Reports ‘Suspicious Activity’ in Red Sea The incident happened about 178 nautical miles north-west of Al Hudaydah early on Thursday morning. Go to ship&bunker

INSIGHT: The Contractual Pitfalls of FuelEU Maritime Julien Rabeux of West of England P&I Club discusses the contractual considerations to make when analysing the FuelEU Maritime regulation. Go to ship&bunker

Ernst Russ-Eimskip JV Places Order for Two Alt-Fuel Ready Boxships The two ships ordered with a Chinese shipyard will be delivered in 2028. Go to ship&bunker

K Line Development of Kite-Based Wind Propulsion System Moves Ahead K Line eyes 2027 rollout of its Seawing kite system to cut bunker consumption. Go to ship&bunker

Provaris Partners With Baker Hughes for Hydrogen Transport Solutions Provaris Energy and Baker Hughes have teamed up to advance compressed hydrogen solutions for marine transport and storage. Go to ship&bunker

Wallenius Marine, Knud E. Hansen Unveil Dual-Fuel Electric Ro-Ro Concept The new 170 m Ro-Ro vessel design pairs dual-fuel electric propulsion. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to One-Week Low Global VLSFO prices followed crude futures lower on Thursday. Go to ship&bunker

TB Marine and Ektank Orders Four Methanol-Ready Tankers The first methanol-ready ship will be delivered in the fall of 2026. Go to ship&bunker

Singapore and India Seal Pact on Green Shipping Corridor The partnership seeks to enhance the utilisation of alternative marine fuels by leveraging the expertise of both countries. Go to ship&bunker

Hoegh Autoliners Names LNG-Fuelled Car Carrier in Gothenburg The vessel is the sixth of a series of 12 pure car and truck carriers. Go to ship&bunker

Shell Cancels Rotterdam Biofuel Plant Plans Over Market Viability Shell has dropped its planned 820,000 mt/year Rotterdam biofuels plant, citing a lack of competitiveness. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Jumps to Four-Week High Global VLSFO prices have dropped for a fourth consecutive session. Go to ship&bunker

French Le Havre Ro-Ro Terminal Sees First LNG Bunkering After Certification A TotalEnergies-chartered LNG bunkering vessel delivered 2,400 m3 of LNG to a vessel. Go to ship&bunker

Hafnia to Buy 14.45% Stake in TORM from Oaktree The acquisition, valued at $311.4 million, remains subject to definitive agreement and approvals. Go to ship&bunker

Hanwha and WinGD Produce Low Methane Slip Dual-Fuel Engine They claim the VCR technology used in the dual-fuel engine reduces methane slip by up to 50%. Go to ship&bunker

Glander International Bunkering Appoints New Managing Director in Spain The new managing director has worked for the company since May 2019. Go to ship&bunker

Houthis Claim Attack on Boxship in Red Sea AIS data shows MSC Aby arrived in Jeddah on Tuesday, with no independent confirmation of the claimed attack. Go to ship&bunker

Shell Schedules Major Turnaround at Pernis Refinery in Northwest Europe Maintenance at the refinery, located near Rotterdam, is likely to last more than two months. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Jumps for Third Day Global VLSFO prices are now at their highest level in almost a month. Go to ship&bunker

OceanScore Launches Index for FuelEU Pooling Prices OceanScore’s FuelEU pooling index was €193.63/tCO2e in August. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Jumps to Three-Week High Global VLSFO prices are on the rise. Go to ship&bunker

Malik Supply to Open Dubai Office in January 2026 The firm’s Dubai office will be led by Christoffer Edwards, who will relocate to Dubai to head the new team. Go to ship&bunker

Gasum Highlights Bio-LNG Readiness with Gothenburg Delivery Preem’s tanker bunkered 120 mt of bio-LNG at Gothenburg, Sweden. Go to ship&bunker

Yara Clean Ammonia Signs Charter Deal for Two Ammonia-Fuelled Vessels The two ammonia-powered gas carriers are scheduled for delivery in 2028. Go to ship&bunker

Houthis Claim Missile Strike on Tanker in Red Sea Houthis claim the missile directly hit the tanker, Scarlet Ray. Go to ship&bunker

WinGD Becomes First Engine Firm to Join Methane Abatement Group MAMII The group seeks WinGD’s technical insights to support methane abatement efforts. Go to ship&bunker

UKMTO Reports Potential Ship Attack in Red Sea The incident happened about 40 nautical miles south-west of Yanbu at 5:30 UTC on Sunday. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Rises for First in Three Days Global VLSFO prices jumped to almost a one-week high on Friday. Go to ship&bunker

Hamburg Opens Waltershof Terminals to Methanol and LNG Bunkering Ships can now take on methanol and LNG bunkers at container terminals in Waltershofer Hafen. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Down Again Amid Demand Worries That Puzzle Some Analysts Meanwhile, a 25-year crude deal between China and Afghanistan has collapsed. Go to ship&bunker

Dan-Bunkering Faces Bribery Allegation in US Legal Fight With Former Employees Dan-Bunkering has denied an allegation of ‘commercial bribery’ raised in a lawsuit involving two former US employees over alleged breach of contract. Go to ship&bunker

South African Bunker Association Raises Concern Over Algoa Bay Focus in New STS Rules The South African bunker association argues that the new rules single out Algoa Bay, while risks from other ports are less addressed. Go to ship&bunker

Furetank Turns to Biomethane for EU Fleet Decarbonisation The firm says FuelEU rules unlock large-scale use of mass-balanced biomethane in shipping. Go to ship&bunker

DNV Updates Maritime Simulator Systems Standard to Reflect New Training Needs DNV anticipates that virtual simulations will play a larger role as new alternative marine fuels are introduced. Go to ship&bunker

Grimaldi Takes Delivery of Ammonia-Ready Ship for Asia-Africa Route The vessel features lithium batteries with a total capacity of 5 MWh. Go to ship&bunker

HHI-HMD Merger Set for December as South Korea Targets Global Shipbuilding Edge The merger will relaunch HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) as a consolidated shipbuilder to counter Chinese and Japanese rivals. Go to ship&bunker

Axpo Adopts FuelBoss Digital Service for LNG Bunkering Ofiniti’s FuelBoss platform will help streamline Axpo’s bunkering operations. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to One-Week Low Global VLSFO prices are falling again. Go to ship&bunker

South Africa Tightens Offshore Bunkering and STS Rules to Protect African Penguins Bunkering and STS operations may take place off Algoa Bay only when wind speeds are below 22 knots and waves are less than two meters. Go to ship&bunker

Incat Crowther to Design Hybrid-Electric Tour Vessel for Port Houston The vessel will be designed and constructed in the US. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Slips for First in Three Days Global VLSFO prices have retreated from a two-week high. Go to ship&bunker

Hanwha Group Commits $5 Billion in US Shipbuilding Industry The announcement comes as the US government seeks to revive its shipbuilding industry. Go to ship&bunker

South Korea’s First Biomethanol Plant Targets Shipping Demand The initial volumes from the plant will be supplied to domestic methanol-powered ships. Go to ship&bunker

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 34 Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue’s demolition sales from August 21 – August 27, 2025. Go to ship&bunker

Work Begins on Zeebrugge Shore Power Set for Operations in 2027 The port will be able to provide shore power connectivity for cruise ships ahead of the 2030 deadline. Go to ship&bunker

Global Container Ship Orderbook Nears Record 10 Million TEU Milestone Fleet renewal needs and decarbonisation goals are some of the factors driving a surge in new container ship orders. Go to ship&bunker

Construction of Fratelli Cosulich Methanol Bunker Vessel Progresses with Keel Laying The IMO Type 2 bunkering vessel is expected to be delivered in Q1 2026. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances to Two-Week High Global VLSFO prices are at a two-week high. Go to ship&bunker

Gasum Marks First LNG Bunkering at Finnish Port of Tolkkinen A vessel operated by Furetank was bunkered with LNG at Tolkkinen, located near Porvoo refinery. Go to ship&bunker

Malaysia’s Muar Anchorage Designated for STS and Bunkering Operations Muar anchorage in Johor has been designated for STS and bunkering, with certain vessels exempt from port dues. Go to ship&bunker

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Jumps to One-Week High Global VLSFO prices are on the rise. Go to ship&bunker

GCMD Trials Show Tracers Can Help Combat Marine Biofuel Fraud A total of 10,400 mt of biofuel blends were bunkered in GCMD’s tracer trials at Singapore, Rotterdam and other key hubs. Go to ship&bunker

Balearia to Acquire Armas Trasmediterranea’s Canary, Alboran and Strait Services The deal covers 15 ferries and 1,500 employees, pending regulatory approval. Go to ship&bunker

Oil Rises In Aftermath of Ukraine Attacks On Russia, Supply Fears Stoked But, ironically, the main analytical view remains one of global oversupply. Go to ship&bunker

SWITCH Maritime Secures $2 Million for New York Hydrogen-Fuel Cell Ferry SWITCH Maritime intends to develop a 150-passenger ferry for NYC waterways. Go to ship&bunker

FLEX Commodities Hires Senior Trader in Greece The new hire was previously a bunker trader for Monjasa in Athens. Go to ship&bunker