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The bunkering tanker Avenir Accolade. March 17, 2026
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% stake in Avenir LNG to NYK Line  

The two shipping groups will jointly own the LNG bunkering business.
Luke McEwen, Technical Director at Anemoi Marine Technologies. March 5, 2026
Anemoi and Lloyd’s Register call for unified approach to wind propulsion performance verification  

Anemoi Marine Technologies and Lloyd’s Register publish paper advocating alignment of verification methodologies.
Screenshot from ICS webinar exploring a regulatory framework for nuclear-powered merchant ships. March 4, 2026
ICS webinar explores regulatory framework for nuclear-powered merchant ships  

Industry experts discuss the timeline and challenges for adopting nuclear propulsion in the commercial shipping sector.
Container ship near a port. February 27, 2026
Ammonia emerges as most feasible alternative fuel for deep-sea shipping in 2050 emissions study  

Research combining expert survey and technical analysis ranks ammonia ahead of hydrogen and methanol.
NorthStandard logo. February 27, 2026
NorthStandard publishes biofuel guide as marine insurance claims emerge  

White paper addresses quality issues and compliance requirements as biofuel testing volumes surge twelvefold.
Seatransport 73m SLV February 26, 2026
Lloyd’s Register grants approval for hybrid nuclear power design for amphibious vessels  

Classification society approves Seatransport’s concept integrating micro modular reactors with diesel-electric systems.
Pristine ABP Port Office. February 26, 2026
Verde Marine Energy appoints Steve Taylor as UK director  

Taylor will be based on the River Humber, working with Vertom Group businesses.
Person signing a document. February 26, 2026
RFOcean signs binding e-methanol supply deal with ETFuels from 2030  

European shipping company secures fixed-price green fuel ahead of escalating EU maritime emissions penalties.
IBIA hiring graphic February 19, 2026
IBIA seeks marketing and events coordinator for remote role  

International Bunker Industry Association is recruiting for a dual-reporting position supporting global campaigns and event delivery.
Erdinc Altun and Pınar Kezer Kilinc. February 19, 2026
Arkas Bunker and DB Tarımsal Enerji present Turkish biofuel model at IMO seminar  

Turkish firms showcase integrated waste-to-fuel system with ISCC-EU certification at London technical seminar.
IMO Technical Seminar on Marine Biofuels. February 17, 2026
IMO seminar examines biofuels’ role in maritime decarbonisation  

Event drew 700 in-person and virtual participants, with 1,300 more following the online broadcast.
ESVAGT Robert Boyle vessel at the Port of Immingham. February 11, 2026
UK's first commercial biomethanol bunkering service launches at Immingham  

Exolum, Methanex and Ørsted partner to supply biomethanol for shipping at the UK's largest port by tonnage.
Graphic with photographs of IBIA's four elected board members for 2026. February 9, 2026
IBIA elects four board members for three-year terms  

Beumer, Campanella, Chung and Draffin join the board from 1 April 2026.
Hiring concept with puzzle pieces and a magnifying glass. January 30, 2026
Uni-Fuels seeks bunker traders for new London operation  

Singapore-headquartered firm advertises position as part of UK expansion.
IMO Technical Seminar on Marine Biofuels graphic. January 30, 2026
IMO to host technical seminar on marine biofuels in February  

Event at London headquarters will examine recent experiences and future prospects for biofuels in shipping.
IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) meeting. January 29, 2026
IMO agrees workplan for safety rules on battery-, wind- and nuclear-powered ships  

Draft framework to be submitted to Maritime Safety Committee in May for approval.
PetroChina Petroineos Trading logo. January 21, 2026
PetroChina International seeks bunker trader for London or Rotterdam role  

Company aims to expand sustainable marine fuel portfolio and strengthen ARA region presence.
Stena Connecta vessel. January 21, 2026
Stena Line deploys methanol-ready freight vessel with rotor sails on Belfast-Heysham route  

Stena Connecta joins sister ship in £100m investment to boost Irish Sea freight capacity.
Methanol dual-fuel webinar graphic. January 19, 2026
Maritime Technologies Forum to host webinar on methanol dual-fuel ship inspection guidelines  

MTF webinar on 5 February will present recommendations from recently published safety inspection report.
Fuel for thought: Hydrogen report cover. January 8, 2026
Lloyd's Register report examines hydrogen's potential and challenges for decarbonisation  

Classification society highlights fuel's promise alongside safety, infrastructure, and cost barriers limiting maritime adoption.
IBIA board elections 2026 January 6, 2026
IBIA opens voting for board elections with 11 candidates competing for four positions  

Members have until 5 February to vote, with results to be announced at AGM.
Palace of Westminster, London. December 31, 2025
Uni-Fuels seeks bunker traders for London operations  

Nasdaq-listed marine fuel supplier recruiting for trading team to support global expansion efforts.
IBIA Board Elections 2026 Nominees announcement. December 30, 2025
IBIA announces 11 nominees for four board vacancies in 2026 election  

Voting opens 5 January with results to be announced at AGM on 9 February.
Castrol Logo. December 24, 2025
BP to sell 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $10bn enterprise value  

Deal brings BP's divestment programme to $11bn, with proceeds earmarked for debt reduction.
CMAL vessel. December 22, 2025
Corvus Energy wins largest-ever contract for seven electric Scottish ferries  

Battery systems supplier secures record order from Remontowa Shipbuilding for CMAL's Small Vessel Replacement Program.
Peter Keller, SEA-LNG. December 16, 2025
UK P&I Club joins SEA-LNG coalition to support LNG marine fuel adoption  

Insurer brings 50 years of LNG experience to methane pathway coalition focused on maritime decarbonisation.
Iona vessel. December 16, 2025
Lloyd's Register completes Europe's first major LNG cruise ship dry docks with Carnival  

Iona and Mardi Gras projects required 18 months of planning and in-service passenger inspections.
IMO Member States, Belgium delegation. December 12, 2025
Lloyd's Register, Exmar, and Belgium’s Federal Public Service develop interim guidelines for ammonia cargo as fuel  

Guidelines expected to receive formal IMO approval in May 2026, enabling ammonia use on gas carriers.
IBIA Board Elections 2026 – Call for Nominations announcement. December 11, 2025
IBIA calls for board election nominations ahead of Friday deadline  

Association seeks candidates for 2026 board positions with submissions closing 12 December.
SGMF executive committees. December 11, 2025
Trelleborg's Stafford appointed chair of SGMF technical committee  

Andrew Stafford to lead three-year term on gaseous fuels safety guidance body.
Kinetics and Amogy partnership agreement. December 5, 2025
Kinetics invests in Amogy to deploy ammonia power for floating infrastructure  

London-based Kinetics backs ammonia-to-power firm to develop zero-emission solutions for Powerships and data centres.
Maria Skipper Schwenn, Danish Chamber of Commerce. December 5, 2025
Maria Skipper Schwenn steps down from IBIA board  

Danish Chamber of Commerce role prompts departure after eight months on association's global board.
IMO Technical Seminar on Marine Biofuels graphic. December 4, 2025
IMO to host technical seminar on marine biofuels in February 2026  

International Maritime Organization opens speaker nominations for London event focused on low-GHG fuel adoption.
Meg Dowling, Lloyd's Register. November 27, 2025
Nuclear-powered boxships could deliver $68m annual savings: Lloyd's Register  

Small modular reactors could eliminate fuel costs and carbon penalties while boosting cargo capacity, says report.
Tom Wolodarsky, Lloyd’s Register and Hermen de Jong, Rondal. November 24, 2025
Rondal's Aero Wing Sail receives Lloyd's Register approval in principle  

Classification society grants AiP for rigid wing-sail concept designed for large yacht applications.
Stena Futura Naming Ceremony. November 24, 2025
Stena Line names methanol-ready hybrid ferry at Belfast ceremony  

Ferry operator marks 30 years in Belfast with £100m investment in freight vessels.
Benny Hilström, WinGD. November 21, 2025
Where next for LNG fuel after IMO carbon pricing pause?  

WinGD’s Benny Hilström examines what lies ahead for LNG as a marine fuel.
Daria Sukhanova, PMG Energies. November 13, 2025
PMG Energies appoints Daria Sukhanova as bunker trader  

Marine fuel business adds trader with over five years of experience to its team.
NSU Tubarao vessel. November 12, 2025
Anemoi completes rotor sail installation on 400,000 DWT ore carrier  

UK firm fits five 35m-tall units on NS United vessel, targeting 6-12% fuel savings.
Graphic announcing Standard Fuel Oils FT recognition. October 30, 2025
Standard Fuel Oils recognized in Financial Times Europe's Long-Term Growth Champions  

Liverpool-based fuel supplier included in ranking of 300 European companies with sustained revenue growth.
Elenger Marine's LNG bunkering vessel Optimus alongside Brittany Ferries’ Saint-Malo. October 24, 2025
Titan delivers first liquefied biomethane to Saint-Malo ferry in Portsmouth  

Optimus tanker supplies Brittany Ferries' vessel with biomethane at UK port.
Lloyd’s Register Fuel for Thought nuclear panel discussion. October 22, 2025
Nuclear propulsion edging closer to commercial shipping, says Lloyd's Register  

Recent London event highlights progress on licensing and international cooperation for maritime nuclear power.
IBIA Board Elections 2026 – Call for Nominations announcement. October 22, 2025
IBIA opens nominations for 2026 board elections  

Bunker industry association seeks candidates to fill three board vacancies.
Lloyd’s Register nuclear energy guidance for maritime. October 20, 2025
Lloyd's Register publishes first nuclear shipping guidance  

Classification society releases roadmap for nuclear technology adoption in commercial shipping and offshore industries.
Stena Connecta namegiving ceremony. October 16, 2025
Stena Line names new hybrid ferry with methanol capability for Irish Sea route  

Stena Connecta uses a multi-hybrid propulsion system enabling the use of battery power, biofuel, and methanol.
Container ship UNI-ASSURE Panama. October 14, 2025
Green fuel producers urge IMO to adopt Net-Zero Framework with e-fuel incentives  

Twenty companies call for policy certainty ahead of extraordinary IMO session this week.
Indian Register of Shipping hosts at LISW 2025. October 10, 2025
Shipping industry warned nuclear power is essential to meet 2050 net zero targets  

Experts say government backing is needed for nuclear investment.
Logos of international maritime associations supporting IMO Net Zero Framework. October 9, 2025
Shipping associations back IMO Net-Zero Framework ahead of key vote  

Seven international associations urge governments to adopt comprehensive decarbonisation rules at IMO meeting.
Stream Marine Training logo. October 9, 2025
Stream Marine Training calls for fuel-specific safety standards  

Maritime training provider says generic alternative fuel guidelines are insufficient for crew safety.
SEA-LNG highlights emissions reductions in LNG-powered shipping. October 8, 2025
SEA-LNG claims LNG emissions cuts ahead of IMO meeting  

Coalition says methane slip reductions and biomethane growth support decarbonisation pathway.
Aerial view of ships next to seafarer. October 3, 2025
IMO issues training guidelines for seafarers on alternative fuels  

International Maritime Organization develops framework to prepare crews for energy transition.
IBIA and BIMCO logo side by side. October 3, 2025
IBIA launches follow-up survey on bunker licensing and mass flow meter impact  

Survey examines progress since 2022 on fuel quality transparency and regulatory alignment.
Armorine supply truck. October 2, 2025
Greenergy completes acquisition of fuel and lube distributor Armorine  

UK firm expands into France following competition clearance to purchase established supplier.
Document header - MTF safety guidelines for methanol dual-fuel ship inspections. September 30, 2025
Safety guidelines released for methanol dual-fuel ship inspections  

New report provides 41 safety recommendations to address methanol's flammability, toxicity, and corrosivity challenges.
Palace of Westminster, London. September 16, 2025
UK government commits GBP 448m to maritime decarbonisation research programme  

UK SHORE funding aims to accelerate clean shipping technologies through 2030.
Quadrise production process — illustration. September 16, 2025
Quadrise appoints veteran Peter Borup as CEO to drive commercialisation  

Former Maersk executive to lead decarbonisation technology company from October 1.
Christoffer Ahlqvist, ScanOcean. September 11, 2025
ScanOcean opens London office to expand global bunker trading operations  

New office will be led by Christoffer Ahlqvist, Head of Trading.
Visual representation of maritime decarbonisation. September 10, 2025
EDF and LR propose financing solutions for trillion-dollar decarbonisation gap  

New report outlines three innovative concepts to unlock capital for clean fuels and infrastructure.
Formal recognition with an Approval in Principle (AiP) ceremony. September 10, 2025
LR and HD Hyundai Mipo develop 22,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel design  

Classification society and shipyard collaborate on larger capacity vessel to meet growing demand.
Martin White, CEO of Stream Marine Group. September 10, 2025
Smaller ship owners face 'very challenging' methanol procurement landscape, warns Stream Marine  

Green methanol procurement creates complex barriers for smaller operators navigating new supply chains.
Well-to-tank emissions assessment 2025 September 4, 2025
Rystad Energy study finds LNG marine fuel emissions 25% lower than EU default  

New analysis shows global well-to-tank emissions at 13.9g CO2e/MJ, challenging FuelEU Maritime assumptions.
Resume clipboard and laptop. August 29, 2025
Supplier seeks senior bunker trader for London role  

Recruitment firm covers new position at international supplier expanding EMEA operations.