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Skipanes vessel. E-methanol-ready ro-ro vessel delivered to Smyril Line  

190-metre vessel is built for year-round North Atlantic operations and designed for future e-methanol conversion.
Belgium flag. Sunoil Biodiesel secures approval to supply biofuels in Belgium  

Dutch biofuel supplier expands its European footprint with Belgian market entry.
Tacoma Maersk naming ceremony. Maersk takes delivery of dual-fuel methanol-capable Tacoma Maersk in China  

9,000-TEU vessel is one of six mid-sized dual-fuel ships joining Maersk's fleet.
Asuka III vessel. NYK Cruises’ Asuka III cuts annual CO₂ emissions by 1,300 tonnes through LNG fuel use  

LNG-fuelled Asuka III avoided emissions equivalent to 530 households annually, says cruise firm.
Elandra K2 naming ceremony. Naming ceremony held for first VLCC in Hanwha Shipping's new fleet  

320,000-DWT alternative-fuel-ready Elandra K2 is first of three VLCCs built at Okpo Shipyard.
Fourth 5,900-TEU methanol dual-fuel container vessel. Tsuneishi China delivers fourth methanol dual-fuel 5,900-TEU boxship  

Zhoushan yard expands portfolio of alternative-fuelled vessels with handover of Maersk container ship.
Hong Kong skyline. IBIA to host marine fuels forum during Hong Kong Maritime Week  

Event to explore the practical and commercial realities surrounding a range of alternative fuels.
Andreas Enger, Höegh Autoliners. Höegh orders six LNG-fuelled Aurora-class vessels with future-fuel provisions  

9,100-CEU ships equipped with ammonia- and methanol-ready notation and designed to operate on LNG and low-sulphur fuel oil.
Puerto Rico flag. Puma Energy confirms bunkering operations in Puerto Rico  

The development has been known to regional industry players for several weeks.
Singapore waterfront skyline. Koch Minerals & Trading seeks bunker procurement intern in Singapore  

Successful applicant to work under the mentorship of KM&T’s senior bunker procurement coordinator.
Dan-Bunkering logo. Dan-Bunkering relocates Middelfart headquarters to Kabelbyen  

Bunker firm moves to office complex connected to parent company USTC.
Maria Topic vessel. OceanWings and Tsuneishi Shipbuilding complete rigid wingsail retrofit on bulk carrier Maria Topic  

Ultramax bulk carrier returns to commercial service fitted with a rigid, tiltable wingsail system.
Dubai Marina skyline. XPower Trading seeks senior bunker trader for 'newly established' Dubai role  

Position requires at least five years' bunker trading experience.
Flag of Brazil. Petrobras resumes VLSFO sales at Itaqui as MGO supply disruption continues  

MGO pipeline work at Brazil’s Port of Itaqui remains on track through 9 November.
Ammonia Energy Association (AEA) logo. AEA qualifies global roster of auditors for ammonia certification system  

Bureau Veritas, DNV, TÜV SÜD and three others cleared to verify low-emission ammonia credentials.
New York city skyline. IBIA early-bird registration deadline approaches for New York convention  

Discounted rates available for members and non-members up until the end of August.
MARAD and Core Power MOC signing. MARAD and Core Power sign cooperation framework to advance nuclear-powered merchant ships  

Agreement targets first construction from 2028 as China accelerates its own nuclear shipping ambitions.
DNV and GEA logos. GEA and DNV launch three-year ethanol data intelligence partnership  

Collaboration will integrate structured global ethanol production data into DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight platform.
VPS logo. Perfect storm at sea: High bunker prices meet declining fuel quality | Steve Bee, VPS  

VPS highlights sharp drop in fuel quality during 2026 amid higher prices.
Koper waterfront. SUPERALFUEL to hold first alternative marine fuels training course in Koper  

The Adriatic-Ionian initiative targets hydrogen, ammonia and methanol adoption in ports and shipping.