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	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.
	February 16, 2026 Tsuneishi Shipbuilding delivers methanol dual-fuel container vessel from China yard Japanese shipbuilder says delivery marks expansion of alternative-fuel vessel production beyond Japan.
	February 11, 2026 Maersk container ship returns to Suez Canal as Gemini Cooperation reroutes ME-11 service Astrid Maersk becomes third Maersk vessel to transit canal since strategic partnership agreement signed.
	February 10, 2026 Maersk orders eight 18,600-teu dual-fuel vessels for 2029-2030 delivery A.P. Moller-Maersk signs shipbuilding agreement with New Times Shipbuilding in China.
	February 3, 2026 Maersk takes delivery of first methanol-capable vessel in 9,000-teu series Tangier Maersk is the first of six mid-size container ships with methanol-capable dual-fuel engines.
	February 2, 2026 Maritime industry shifts towards LNG as alternative fuel enthusiasm stalls Geopolitical concerns drive shipping leaders to prioritise established fuels over newer alternatives, survey finds.
	January 27, 2026 Bound4blue installs first wind propulsion sails on Maersk Tankers vessel Spanish firm fits four 24-metre eSAIL units on Maersk Trieste under 20-sail contract.
	January 14, 2026 Maersk takes delivery of final 17,480-teu dual-fuel containership Barcelona Maersk completes six-vessel class built with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea.
	January 12, 2026 V.Group acquires Njord to expand decarbonisation services for shipowners Maritime services provider buys Maersk Tankers-founded green technology business to offer integrated fuel-efficiency solutions.
	December 18, 2025 Spain, Norway and Denmark lead Europe's green shipping fuel production, study finds Regulatory uncertainty prevents most e-fuel projects from progressing beyond the planning stage, says analysis.
	December 17, 2025 Amasus installs second bound4blue wind sail on general cargo vessel Dutch shipowner installs what is said to be the largest suction sail ever fitted to a general cargo vessel.
	December 15, 2025 Four companies launch study for US methanol bunkering network ABS, Eneos, NYK Line, and Seacor to develop ship-to-ship methanol supply operations on Gulf Coast.
	December 10, 2025 Bound4blue secures $44m funding to scale suction sail production Wind propulsion specialist raises capital from maritime and climate investors to industrialise manufacturing capacity.
	December 8, 2025 Maersk to trial 50% ethanol blend on dual-fuel methanol vessel Shipping line plans higher-ethanol-content tests following initial 10% blend trial on Laura Maersk.
	December 4, 2025 Golden Island delivers B100 biofuel to Maersk vessels in Singapore Golden Island completes two UCOME biofuel deliveries to containerships in October and November.
	December 4, 2025 Beijing Maersk becomes largest vessel to call at Ghana's Tema Port Maersk's dual-fuel methanol ship highlights West Africa's transshipment potential and decarbonisation efforts.
	November 27, 2025 Bound4blue establishes China production base for wind propulsion systems Spanish wind propulsion firm targets Asian shipbuilding market with outsourced manufacturing network.
	October 3, 2025 ReFlow launches lifecycle emissions tool to support decarbonisation decisions Digital platform simulates vessel emissions from production to operation, helping owners evaluate decarbonisation options.
	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.
	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 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.
	December 4, 2024 Methanol as a marine fuel \| Steve Bee, VPS How environmental legislation has driven the development of low-sulphur fuels and methanol-ready ships.
	August 8, 2024 Rise in bunker costs hurts Maersk profit Shipper blames reroutings via Cape of Good Hope and fuel price increase.
	January 8, 2024 Will the EU ETS move prices and inspire innovation? Examining whether carbon pricing is likely to have an effect on emissions reduction.
	December 14, 2023 How the EU ETS impacts non-EU nations and shippers Examaning the ETS and key issues for non-EU players ahead of implementation.
	November 22, 2023 Maersk signs green methanol deal with China's Goldwind Agreed annual volume of 500KT for Maersk's first 12 large methanol-fuelled ships.
	November 7, 2023 Maersk posts $930m drop in Q3 fuel costs Average bunker price fell $302 whilst consumption was 7.5% lower.
	September 15, 2023 World's first methanol-fuelled boxship completes maiden trip Fuel secured for initial months of operation, with bunkering to take place in Rotterdam.
	July 28, 2023 VPS performs first methanol bunker quantity survey Landmark operation took place in Singapore on July 27.
	June 13, 2023 Maersk procures fuel for world's first methanol-enabled boxship Deal signed with OCI Global for 21,500 km maiden voyage.
	May 31, 2023 Methanol Institute publishes comprehensive fuel guide Report covers regulatory drivers, environmental performance, costs and case studies.