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Claudene Sharp-Patel, Lloyd's Register. February 18, 2026
Anemoi Marine Technologies appoints Lloyd’s Register technical director to oversight committee  

Claudene Sharp-Patel brings maritime operational expertise to guide wind-assisted propulsion development.
Green Future vessel. February 12, 2026
NYK operates methanol-fuelled bulk carrier for BHP, claims 65% emissions cut  

Green Future becomes first oceangoing bulk carrier to use low-carbon methanol fuel.
Isla Bella vessel. January 30, 2026
Galveston LNG Bunker Port signs vessel partnership with TOTE Services  

Agreement establishes framework for Jones Act LNG bunker vessel development on the US Gulf Coast.
Compagnie Maritime Nantaise and Bpifrance logo side by side. January 21, 2026
Compagnie Maritime Nantaise wins Bpifrance backing for space logistics vessel decarbonisation project  

French shipowner to develop hybrid propulsion system combining rigid wings, thermal engines, and digital twin.
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.
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.
$35M Retrofit Fund Illustration. November 21, 2025
GCMD closes world's first pay-as-you-save vessel retrofit fund at $35 million  

Fund links repayments to verified fuel savings, offering unsecured leases to overcome financing barriers.
Ostend Hydrogen Refuelling Station. November 10, 2025
JERA Nex bp commissions hydrogen refuelling station at Port of Ostend  

Facility will initially serve Windcat's Hydrocat 48 as part of EU-funded demonstration project.
BPCL and Cochin Port sign MoU. October 31, 2025
BPCL and Cochin Port sign MoU for LNG bunkering facilities  

Indian oil company and port authority agree to develop LNG refuelling infrastructure for vessels.
Adani Ports and BPCL sign MoU. October 28, 2025
MoU signed to develop LNG bunkering facility at Vizhinjam  

Partnership aims to establish LNG refuelling hub for international vessels at Kerala.
Stril Poseidon vessel. 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.
Nordic Energy Partners logo. 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.