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	October 2, 2025 Malik hires bunker trader for Athens office Danish supplier adds Nikolas Giannos to its Hellas operation.
	October 2, 2025 Greenergy completes acquisition of fuel and lube distributor Armorine UK firm expands into France following competition clearance to purchase established supplier.
	October 2, 2025 Maersk retrofits 200 time-chartered vessels to cut fuel costs and emissions Shipping giant partners with 50 owners on efficiency programme targeting 35% emissions reduction.
	October 2, 2025 MPA declines to renew Brightoil bunker craft operator licence Brightoil Petroleum will cease operations from November 1 following licence expiry.
	October 2, 2025 Sonan Bunkers launches Panama office to expand Americas coverage Supplier opens hub in Panama City under new Sonan Energy branding.
	October 2, 2025 Everllence marks 10 years of ME-GI dual-fuel engine with over 1,000 orders Company claims methane-fuelled engine has become industry standard with over 500 units at sea.
	October 1, 2025 MoU signed to develop wind-assisted propulsion for LNGCs Three companies sign MoU to develop hybrid propulsion concept combining wingsails with variable-speed engines.
	October 1, 2025 U-Ming becomes first Taiwanese shipowner to install rotor sails Grand Pioneer VLOC fitted with four Anemoi rotor sails at COSCO Zhoushan shipyard.
	October 1, 2025 ClassNK and Panama approve methanol tank design that almost doubles capacity SRC's Methanol Superstorage technology uses a sandwich plate system to increase shipboard fuel storage by 85%.
	October 1, 2025 Everllence secures propulsion package order for five 8,400 TEU boxships Asian shipbuilder orders complete dual-fuel engine systems for newbuild container vessel series.
	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.
	September 30, 2025 WinGD to launch first ethanol-fuelled marine two-stroke engine in 2026 Deliveries planned for newbuild and retrofit applications starting in 2027.
	September 30, 2025 NYK completes first low-carbon methanol bunkering operation in South Korea Japanese firm bunkers methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier using certified renewable fuel at Ulsan Port.
	September 25, 2025 Vale charters 10 methanol-powered ore carriers in decarbonisation push Brazilian mining giant takes newbuild vessels equipped with Everllence dual-fuel engines.
	September 25, 2025 Grimaldi takes delivery of second ammonia-ready car carrier 9,000-CEU vessel joins fleet with 50% lower fuel consumption than earlier-generation carriers.
	September 25, 2025 NYK Line completes first ship-to-ship transfer of liquefied ammonia Japanese shipping firm transfers entire cargo off Spain's coast in collaboration with Trammo.
	September 25, 2025 PIL names first LNG dual-fuel container vessel in Ghana Kota Odyssey ceremony marks shipping line's commitment to West African operations.
	September 24, 2025 Chinese exports drive container trade growth despite US tariff concerns: MSI Analysis shows global container trade expanded 4.4% in Q2 amid resilient Chinese manufacturing exports.
	September 24, 2025 FuelRe4m CEO calls IMO Net-Zero Framework 'tax game disguised as climate policy' Fuel technology firm criticizes international maritime decarbonization proposals amid US-IMO diplomatic tensions.
	September 24, 2025 Everllence confirms world-first ethanol operation for two-stroke marine engine Engine developer says ME-LGIM platform ran on ethanol at all load points during Japan testing.
	September 23, 2025 Bunker Holding appoints Peder Møller as new CEO to replace Keld Demant Demant steps down after 27 years with the company.
	September 23, 2025 World's largest methanol-powered RoRo ship delivered to CMES Vessel features world's first methanol-fuelled engine for a PCTC and the first Chinese-built methanol engine.
	September 23, 2025 Deme orders methanol-ready vessel to boost cable installation capacity Belgian contractor invests up to €150m in new vessel for subsea cable operations.
	September 23, 2025 French patrol vessel with wind-assisted propulsion enters construction phase Steel cutting ceremony marks construction start for hybrid maritime patrol vessel at Socarenam shipyard.
	September 23, 2025 MOL capesize bulker begins first biofuel voyage for Anglo American Japanese shipping firm uses B30 biodiesel blend on Lambert Maru under carbon inset programme.
	September 23, 2025 Sperry Marine wins contract for hydrogen-powered autonomous-ready Samskip ships Navigation systems provider to supply integrated bridge systems for two container ships scheduled for 2027 delivery.
	September 22, 2025 Henkel expands sustainable marine fuel partnership to cover 9,000 TEUs in 2025 Initiative expected to reduce transport emissions by 4,700 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
	September 22, 2025 NYK Line completes six-month biofuel trial with 'no technical issues' Project LOTUS demonstrates B24 biofuel maintains ISO standards during extended storage and operation.
	September 22, 2025 Molgas completes first LNG delivery at Portugal's Leixões Energy firm establishes permanent LNG supply point at one of Portugal's busiest seaports.
	September 22, 2025 Wärtsilä signs 15-year lifecycle agreement for three CLSICO LNG carriers Deal covers maintenance optimisation and operational reliability for Chinese shipping company's 174,000-cbm vessels.
	September 18, 2025 Record-breaking 12-month bunker sales in Singapore hit 55.38m tonnes in August 2025 Rolling 12-month bunker sales at the world’s largest bunkering hub reached an all-time high, underscoring a broader upward trajectory.
	September 18, 2025 Destinations revealed for 2027 launch of LNG-powered Explora V Fifth vessel in Explora Journeys fleet to make calls in Mediterranean, then travel east to Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula.
	September 18, 2025 Yang Ming orders seven LNG dual-fuel container ships from Hanwha Ocean Taiwanese shipping line contracts Korean shipbuilder for 16,000 TEU vessels with ammonia-ready capability.
	September 18, 2025 Amogy partners with KBR to advance ammonia cracking catalysts for hydrogen production MoU focuses on evaluating ruthenium catalysts for offshore and industrial hydrogen applications.
	September 18, 2025 Anthony Veder and Gasum expand bio-LNG partnership for FuelEU Maritime compliance Two LNG carriers join Nordic energy company's compliance pool as surplus generators.
	September 17, 2025 ABB wins contract to power Singapore's first floating LNG terminal FSRU will enable Singapore to boost its LNG importing capacity by 50 percent.
	September 17, 2025 Bunker Partner appoints trader in Dubai Marine fuel trading and broking company expands UAE team.
	September 17, 2025 Cosulich Marine Energy team meets in Monaco to discuss latest industry developments Members of Marine Energy division analysed strategies, methanol investments and evolving regulatory framework.
	September 17, 2025 Monjasa trainee programme sees 97% surge in applications Marine fuel seller receives 1,530 applications for 2025, nearly double previous years.
	September 17, 2025 Nissen Kaiun invests in wind-assist technology firm Econowind Investment highlights growing industry interest in fuel-neutral wind propulsion technologies.
	September 16, 2025 Peninsula expands marine fuel operations to Algoa Bay Supplier partners with Linsen Nambi to launch bunkering services from October.
	September 16, 2025 UK government commits GBP 448m to maritime decarbonisation research programme UK SHORE funding aims to accelerate clean shipping technologies through 2030.
	September 16, 2025 ABS chief urges IMO to pause Net-Zero Framework over fuel availability concerns Christopher Wiernicki says LNG and biofuels are 'mission critical' to shipping decarbonisation success.
	September 16, 2025 Quadrise appoints veteran Peter Borup as CEO to drive commercialisation Former Maersk executive to lead decarbonisation technology company from October 1.
	September 16, 2025 German commodities trader HMS Bergbau enters marine fuels market Company acquires experienced team to trade bunkers and lubricants globally.
	September 15, 2025 Hong Lam Marine takes delivery of Artizen tanker in Japan Singapore-based firm receives new vessel from Kegoya Shipyard.
	September 15, 2025 Panama Canal launches NetZero Slot to incentivize low-emission transits New reservation category prioritizes dual-fuel vessels capable of using alternative fuels from November.
	September 15, 2025 Van Oord deploys bio-LNG dredger for Dutch coastal project First bio-LNG-powered trailing suction hopper dredger operation begins in the Netherlands.
	September 15, 2025 Methanol-fuelled Green Handy ships pass model tests ahead of 2026 construction Baltic carrier reports model testing exceeded performance targets for 17,000 dwt methanol-powered vessels.
	September 15, 2025 SBM Offshore's floating ammonia production design gets ABS approval Design converts offshore gas to ammonia while capturing CO2 for maritime and power sectors.
	September 12, 2025 GTT unveils cubic LNG fuel tank design for boxships with BV approval New GTT CUBIQ design claims to reduce construction time and boost cargo capacity.
	September 12, 2025 Hapag-Lloyd secures multi-year liquefied biomethane supply deal with Shell Agreement supports container line's decarbonisation strategy and net-zero fleet operations target by 2045.
	September 12, 2025 Dual-fuel vessels will dominate next decade, says Columbia Group Ship manager predicts LNG-powered vessels will bridge gap until zero-carbon alternatives emerge.
	September 12, 2025 VPS campaign claims 12,000 tonnes of CO2 savings across 300 vessels Three-month efficiency drive involved 12 shipping companies testing operational strategies through software platform.
	September 12, 2025 Gard warns of widespread cat fines surge in marine fuel Insurer reports elevated contamination levels, echoing VPS circular in early September.
	September 11, 2025 ScanOcean opens London office to expand global bunker trading operations New office will be led by Christoffer Ahlqvist, Head of Trading.
	September 11, 2025 Aurora Expeditions claims 90% GHG reduction in landmark HVO trials Sylvia Earle said to be the first Infinity-class ship to trial HVO biofuel.
	September 11, 2025 Wärtsilä wins contract for electric propulsion systems on two Danish ferries Technology group to supply integrated electric systems for Molslinjen's battery-electric catamarans.
	September 11, 2025 Bunker Holding executive to address biofuels at Berlin event Manja Ostertag will discuss production scaling and supply chain integration at September forum.
	September 11, 2025 Denmark's first electric tug named as Svitzer advances decarbonisation goals Svitzer Ingrid said to reduce annual CO₂ emissions by 600-900 tonnes using battery power.
	September 11, 2025 ABB and Blykalla sign agreement to develop nuclear reactors for ships Partnership aims to accelerate deployment of small modular reactors for maritime decarbonisation.
	September 10, 2025 WinGD claims methanol and ammonia engines ready for commercial deployment as regulatory clarity awaited Engine designer says zero-emission fuels have moved from pilots to practice.
	September 10, 2025 ABS approves HD Hyundai Mipo's dual-purpose LNG carrier and bunker vessel design Classification society verifies 30,000 cbm vessel design capable of both cargo transport and bunkering operations.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	September 9, 2025 Construction begins on Royal Caribbean's fourth Icon-class ship Vessel is latest addition to Royal Caribbean's fleet of LNG-fuelled cruise ships.
	September 9, 2025 BS Offshore takes delivery of methanol-ready CSOV Vessel features hybrid battery propulsion and TWIN X-STERN design for enhanced fuel efficiency.
	September 9, 2025 Bound4blue secures first LPG carrier contract with BWEK for wind propulsion system Spanish wind technology firm to install 24-metre eSAIL on Helena Kosan in 2026.
	September 9, 2025 ClassNK grants approval in principle for ammonia-fueled LPG carrier design Japanese classification society approves Kawasaki Heavy Industries and MITSUI E&S ammonia-fueled vessel concept.
	September 9, 2025 MOL secures approval for LNG carriers with four wind-assisted propulsion systems Japanese shipping company claims new design could cut fuel consumption by up to 30%.
	September 8, 2025 GES and RINA partner to develop hydrogen battery prototype for marine applications Italian energy storage company secures €61.5m EU funding for hybrid technology development.
	September 8, 2025 Kongsberg Maritime wins contract for India's first fully electric tug Norwegian technology firm to supply complete equipment package under India's Green Tug Transition Programme.
	September 8, 2025 Yara Clean Ammonia begins construction of world's first ammonia-powered container ship Steel cutting ceremony marks start of construction for Yara Eyde vessel on Oslo-Rotterdam route.
	September 8, 2025 Dan-Bunkering highlights 20-week paid parental leave for all employees globally Marine fuel company's parental leave is regardless of gender, role, or location.
	September 8, 2025 Hormuz Marine receives GCC recognition as bunkering provider Company honoured at Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) meeting in Kuwait.
	September 5, 2025 Nordic Energy Partners expands to Singapore with new operations hire Marine fuel trader appoints Bernard Cheah as operations executive in Asia-Pacific expansion move.
	September 5, 2025 Global Ethanol Association launches with marine fuel focus New Switzerland-based non-profit aims to accelerate ethanol adoption in shipping decarbonisation.
	September 5, 2025 IceChem Tankers orders four methanol-ready chemical tankers for North Atlantic trades Partners TB Marine and Ektank to deliver 22,000 dwt vessels between fall 2026 and summer 2027.
	September 5, 2025 Singapore and India formalise green shipping corridor collaboration MoU signed to develop zero-emission marine fuels infrastructure and digital technologies.
	September 5, 2025 Sanmar advances construction of world's largest methanol-powered escort tug Vessel destined for Canadian operations, setting new benchmark for sustainable towage operations.
	September 4, 2025 Koch Minerals & Trading offers bunker procurement internship in Singapore Koch subsidiary seeks intern for hands-on experience in marine fuel trading and operations.
	September 4, 2025 Global spike in cat fines contamination hits marine fuel supplies across major ports VPS testing reveals elevated aluminium and silicon levels in VLSFO across six major bunkering hubs.
	September 4, 2025 New dual-fuel RoRo concept with bow-mounted engine room unveiled Vessel features dual-fuel electric propulsion capable of running on LNG, liquefied biogas, marine gas oil, and biodiesel.
	September 4, 2025 Le Havre conducts first STS LNG bunkering operation at RoRo terminal French facility completes ship-to-ship operation weeks after receiving LNG Ready Terminal certification.
	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.
	September 3, 2025 Experienced bunker trader sought for Singapore expansion International energy trading firm looks to strengthen marine fuels operations across Asia.
	September 3, 2025 CMA CGM takes delivery of fifth dual-fuel methanol containership CMA CGM Mercury joins 13,000 TEU series as part of 12-vessel programme.
	September 3, 2025 WinGD and Hanwha deliver world's first LNG carrier engine with variable compression ratio technology Technology enables engine to adjust its compression ratio and potentially improve fuel efficiency.
	September 3, 2025 Wärtsilä wins repeat order for ethane carrier systems from Samsung Heavy Finnish group to provide cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for five vessels bound for Thailand route.
	September 3, 2025 Saudi-backed Eleven Energy opens Rotterdam office, hires industry veterans Marine fuel trader appoints Gert and Yolanda Nell to new Netherlands operation.
	September 2, 2025 J-ENG completes world's first commercial ammonia-fuelled engine Dual-fuel engine achieves 90% greenhouse gas reduction in testing ahead of 2026 vessel deployment.
	September 2, 2025 Caravel Group and Celsius Tankers form JV to order two 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessels Partnership orders first vessels for delivery in 2027 to support decarbonisation efforts.
	September 2, 2025 Malik opens Swedish office following Yngve Höglund Trading acquisition Bunker supplier expands into Sweden through acquisition of commercial rights from Donsö-based company.
	September 2, 2025 Yara Clean Ammonia secures dual-fuel vessels in Navigator Amon deal Long-term charter agreement aims to strengthen position in low-emission ammonia market.
	September 2, 2025 Oman reserves MGO supply to local SMEs under new bunkering rules Ministry amends port regulations to require minimum two licensed bunker suppliers per port.
	September 1, 2025 Royal Caribbean launches LNG-powered cruise ship at Finnish shipyard Newest vessel, Legend of the Seas, enters water for first time at Meyer Turku facility.
	September 1, 2025 Seaspan orders twelve LNG-ready container vessels from Chinese shipyards Vessels scheduled for delivery by end of 2028 under long-term charter agreement.
	September 1, 2025 REAM resumes bunkering operations at Vila do Conde Brazilian refiner restarts marine fuel supply service at Pará port.
	September 1, 2025 Grimaldi takes delivery of 9,000 CEU car carrier with 50% fuel reduction Grande Shanghai is second ammonia-ready vessel in Italian shipping group's fleet.
	September 1, 2025 Atlantic Shrike achieves 11% fuel reduction with Vard Electro battery retrofit Platform supply vessel records 362 tonnes of CO2 savings following energy storage system installation.
	September 1, 2025 USTC files press complaint against Ekstra Bladet over Nordic Waste coverage Danish shipping group claims tabloid used 'problematic journalistic method' with personal attacks.
	August 29, 2025 Furetank launches emissions trading company to capitalize on FuelEU Maritime regulation Swedish shipping company creates new venture to trade greenhouse gas emission reductions under EU rules.
	August 29, 2025 Furetank switches EU fleet to biomethane under new FuelEU regulations Swedish tanker operator claims 150-200% emissions reduction through mass-balanced biogas agreement.
	August 29, 2025 Supplier seeks senior bunker trader for London role Recruitment firm covers new position at international supplier expanding EMEA operations.
	August 28, 2025 Wärtsilä to install world's largest marine battery hybrid system on Wasaline ferry Battery capacity expansion will increase Aurora Botnia's energy storage from 2.2 to 12.6 MWh.
	August 28, 2025 Tsuneishi launches methanol-fuelled boxship as part of carbon neutrality push 5,900 TEU vessel is the Japanese shipbuilder's largest container carrier to date.
	August 28, 2025 Burando Energies partners with World Fuel Services and Norwegian Cruise Line to supply biofuel blends Three companies collaborate to deliver 30% biodiesel blends to cruise ships in the Netherlands during 2025.
	August 27, 2025 Viking Line runs vessels on bio-LNG for Gasum's FuelEU Maritime compliance pool Partnership aims to boost compliance supply as demand for FuelEU Maritime pooling increases.
	August 27, 2025 Cosulich Marine Energy lays keel for methanol-ready bunker tanker 7,999 DWT vessel under construction at Chinese shipyard features advanced coating and emission-reduction technology.
	August 27, 2025 Gasum completes first LNG bunkering operation at Tolkkinen, Finland Energy company extends LNG supply services to vessels calling at ports in Porvoo region.