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	February 20, 2026 PIL’s LNG-powered vessel makes maiden call at Jordan’s Aqaba port Kota Odyssey is Pacific International Lines’ first LNG-fuelled ship to call at the Red Sea port.
	February 17, 2026 Gram Marine delivers first marine lubricants in San Lorenzo Operation follows recent strategic partnerships with LPC and Servi Río.
	February 16, 2026 Singapore bunker sales set new record as TTM volumes surpass 57.5 tonnes Rolling 12-month bunker sales at the Port of Singapore have reached a fresh all-time high, breaking above 57.5 million tonnes for the first time, alongside a record surge in short-term demand.
	February 16, 2026 PIL’s LNG-powered Kota Odyssey makes maiden call at Saudi Arabian port Container vessel marks first entry into the Red Sea with call at Red Sea Gateway Terminal.
	February 13, 2026 Zhoushan becomes world's third-largest bunker port Chinese refuelling hub overtakes Antwerp-Bruges and Fujairah to take third place in 2025.
	February 13, 2026 Uni-Fuels renews ISCC certification after first biofuel delivery Singapore-based marine fuel supplier completes inaugural ISCC-certified biofuel delivery, supporting EU regulatory compliance.
	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.
	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.
	February 11, 2026 Lehmann Marine to supply battery systems for Hamburg’s first electric ferries German firm wins contract for three 3.8 MWh systems for HADAG vessels entering service in 2028.
	February 11, 2026 Everllence common-rail technology surpasses 20 million operating hours Engine maker’s common-rail systems reach milestone across 600 engines and 5,500 cylinders over 18 years.
	February 11, 2026 LD Armateurs launches first of three wind-assisted RoRo vessels for Airbus transatlantic route Spirit of Toulouse features Norsepower rotor sails and dual-fuel engines capable of running on methanol.
	February 10, 2026 Ammonia bunkering moves from pilots to structured implementation, Norway seminar hears H2SITE says Norway is advancing with Enova-backed initiatives, and the first dedicated bunkering vessels are expected from 2027.
	February 9, 2026 AET adds hybrid-electric shuttle tanker to fleet with dual-fuel capability Tanker operator brings first hybrid-electric DPST into service on long-term charter with lower-emissions technology.
	February 9, 2026 Japan completes first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering at anchorage in Yokohama Five-way partnership delivers methanol fuel transfer between vessels at Keihin Port using domestically produced biomethanol.
	February 9, 2026 Cosulich launches first methanol-ready bunker tanker in China Anna Cosulich is first of four sister vessels in fleet expansion programme.
	February 9, 2026 World’s first full methanol dual-fuel retrofit completes maiden voyage Cosco Shipping Libra covered 27,800 nautical miles on a 106-day voyage after main and auxiliary engine conversion.
	February 6, 2026 Barents NaturGass begins LNG bunkering operations for Havila Kystruten in Hammerfest Norwegian supplier completes first truck-to-ship operation using newly approved two-truck simultaneous bunkering design.
	February 4, 2026 GNV takes delivery of second LNG-powered vessel Aurora from Chinese shipyard Vessel to enter service on Genoa–Palermo route in April, completing first fleet renewal phase.
	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 Lloyd’s Register publishes first guidance notes for onboard hydrogen generation systems Classification society addresses regulatory gap as shipowners explore producing hydrogen from alternative fuels onboard.
	January 28, 2026 Wärtsilä to supply ammonia engine for Skarv Shipping newbuild in China Norwegian operator’s vessel will be the first newbuild to use Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia solution.
	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 26, 2026 Singapore completes first methanol bunkering operation following licence awards Golden Island delivers 300 tonnes of methanol to dual-fuel vessel in port’s inaugural operation.
	January 26, 2026 Union Maritime takes delivery of world’s first LNG- and wind-powered LR2 tanker MT SPA features dual-fuel capability and WindWings technology, with second sister vessel on order.
	January 23, 2026 CMA CGM names 400th owned vessel as methanol-fuelled containership French shipping line reaches fleet ownership milestone with 15,000-teu dual-fuel methanol vessel.
	January 23, 2026 Wah Kwong adds China’s first dual-fuel methanol bunkering vessel to managed fleet Da Qing 268 completed maiden operation at Shenzhen’s Yantian Port on 21 January.
	January 16, 2026 Tsuneishi-Cebu delivers world's first methanol dual-fuelled Kamsarmax bulk carrier Philippine President attends naming ceremony for vessel claiming 10% CO₂ reduction versus conventional ships.
	January 14, 2026 Uniper signs deal for up to 500 kt/yr of renewable ammonia from AM Green Agreement marks first long-term RFNBO-certified renewable ammonia offtake deal for an Indian company.
	January 13, 2026 HMM deploys Korea's first MR tanker with wing sail technology Oriental Aquamarine equipped with wind-assisted propulsion system expected to cut fuel consumption by up to 20%.
	January 12, 2026 Has Zhoushan just become the world's third-largest bunker port? With 2025 sales of 8.03m tonnes for the Chinese port, Q4 data for Antwerp-Bruges will decide which location takes third place.
	January 9, 2026 Singapore's first fully electric tug completes commissioning ahead of April deployment PaxOcean and ABB’s 50-tonne bollard-pull vessel represents an early step in harbour craft electrification.
	January 7, 2026 Chimbusco Pan Nation launches B100 biodiesel supply in Hong Kong Bunker tanker Guo Si becomes Hong Kong's first Type II certified vessel for pure biodiesel operations.
	January 6, 2026 Rotterdam Shore Power selects ABB for world's largest shore power project ABB to engineer shore power systems with over 100MVA capacity at Europe's largest port.
	December 23, 2025 Bureau Veritas classes first methanol dual-fuel boxship as CMA CGM takes delivery The 15,000-teu CMA CGM Antigone was built by CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard in China.
	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.
	December 19, 2025 Global Fuel Supply acquires first bunker tanker Company transitions from chartering vessels to ship ownership with asset to be renamed MV Blue Alliance.
	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 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.
	December 16, 2025 Anglo-Eastern completes pilot training course for ammonia-fuelled vessels Ship manager prepares crew ahead of first ammonia-fuelled vessel takeover with inaugural training programme.
	December 16, 2025 Burando Atlantic publishes first sustainability report, secures ISCC EU recertification Maritime group releases inaugural sustainability report while Burando Energies extends biofuel traceability certification.
	December 9, 2025 Landmark methanol-powered bunkering vessel departs shipyard World's first methanol-powered IMO II chemical bunker tanker begins operations after completion of construction phase.
	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.
	December 1, 2025 Malik Supply hires first trader for new Dubai office Nicklas Mikkelsen joins Danish bunker supplier ahead of January 2026 launch.
	December 1, 2025 Sanfu Shipbuilding delivers final 3,500 TEU dual-fuel container ship to US owner Taizhou-based shipyard completes first batch of LNG-powered vessels with "zero accidents, zero delays".
	November 28, 2025 Singapore tops first global container port ranking by DNV and Menon Economics The port leads across all five assessment pillars in inaugural industry report.
	November 26, 2025 PIL's LNG-fuelled Kota Orkid makes maiden call at Singapore Pacific International Lines deploys 8,200 TEU vessel on South West Africa route.
	November 24, 2025 Meyer Turku starts first main engine on Legend of the Seas cruise ship Finnish shipbuilder fires up Wärtsilä engine ahead of 2025 Royal Caribbean delivery.
	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.
	November 19, 2025 Vitol launches Pakistan bunker operations with first large-scale IMO-compliant fuel production Supplier expands bunkering network to three Pakistani ports, sourced from locally produced VLSFO.
	November 13, 2025 CMA CGM and Edison complete Italy's first STS LNG bunkering for a boxship Ship-to-ship operation marks the first time LNG has been delivered to a container vessel in the Adriatic.
	October 31, 2025 ClassNK publishes world-first guidelines for membrane-based onboard CO2 capture systems Classification society expands guidelines to cover membrane separation method for capturing ship exhaust emissions.
	October 30, 2025 China's first newbuild dual-fuel methanol bunkering vessel launched in Zhoushan Da Qing 268 can supply methanol and conventional fuels to ships at anchorage.
	October 28, 2025 Everllence completes world's first S90 methanol engine retrofit on Cosco ship Cosco Shipping Libra undergoes dual-fuel conversion, opening pathway for further large-bore retrofits.
	October 28, 2025 RCL completes maiden biofuel voyage with B24-VLSFO blend Thai container line uses biofuel blend on vessel sailing from Laem Chabang to Ho Chi Minh City.
	October 28, 2025 Rolls-Royce tests first pure methanol marine engine in world first Facility test marks development step for methanol marine fuel technology.
	October 27, 2025 ScanOcean completes first carbon inset transaction in new environmental service Bunker seller launches service enabling shipowners to use biofuels while cargo owners purchase emissions reductions.
	October 24, 2025 Hydrogen-fuelled tanker achieves top rating in zero-emission programme Kikou Maru becomes first coastal vessel to secure financing under DBJ-ClassNK decarbonisation initiative.
	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.
	October 23, 2025 GEFO bunkers biofuel for first time as Gioconda runs on B100 UCOME German shipping company takes maiden step into biofuel bunkering with used cooking oil biodiesel.
	October 22, 2025 Anew Climate and Seaspan Energy complete first bio-LNG STS loading in Long Beach Companies demonstrate renewable marine fuel delivery following strategic partnership announcement last month.
	October 20, 2025 Bureau Veritas to classify first hydrogen-powered general cargo vessels Contract covers 2+2 vessels being built by Gelibolu Shipyard with eCap Marine hydrogen systems.
	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.
	October 17, 2025 Viroque Energy begins physical bunkering operations at Port of Seville Bunker supplier extends physical presence to seventh Spanish port with first MGO delivery.
	October 16, 2025 ESL Shipping becomes first general cargo firm to secure SBTi validation for net-zero targets Baltic dry bulk carrier commits to 59.6% emission reduction by 2030, net-zero by 2040.
	October 16, 2025 Tsuneishi delivers Japan's first hydrogen dual-fuelled tug TEN-OH tugboat features hydrogen-powered engines and can operate on conventional marine fuel as backup.
	October 15, 2025 Ship deployed for new Middle East route is largest dual-fuel car carrier to berth at Fuzhou New service cuts logistics time by 50% for Chinese auto exports to Middle East.
	October 15, 2025 Tug becomes world's first ammonia-fuelled vessel to receive environmental credit certification Third-party validation enables Book & Claim allocation to help reduce customers' Scope 3 emissions.
	October 15, 2025 CMA CGM signs letter of intent for six LNG-powered containerships from Indian shipyard French shipping group becomes first international carrier to order LNG vessels from India.
	October 15, 2025 Klaipėda LNG terminal completes Baltic's first virtual biomethane liquefaction Operation involved bio-LNG being loaded onto gas carrier with virtual biomethane liquefaction at terminal.
	October 9, 2025 IAPH launches products portal with ammonia bunker safety checklist Port association releases industry-first ammonia fuel checklist alongside updated tools for alternative marine fuels.
	October 8, 2025 AYK Energy secures contract for world's first fully electric intercontinental ferries Battery provider to power Baleària's zero-emission ferries between Spain and Morocco.
	October 7, 2025 MOL becomes first shipping company to join Pilbara ammonia bunkering hub initiative Japanese shipping company signs MoU for clean ammonia bunkering operations in Western Australia by 2030.
	October 6, 2025 Hanwha Ocean claims world's first ship-to-ship LNG transfer during sea trials South Korean shipbuilder says innovation reduces environmental impact and avoids terminal congestion delays.
	October 3, 2025 BSM to manage world's first ammonia bunkering vessel for Itochu German ship manager will provide technical services for 5,000 cbm vessel due in 2027.
	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.
	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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
	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 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.
	July 14, 2025 Elenger enters Polish LNG bunkering market with ferry refuelling operation Baltic energy firm completes maiden truck-to-ship LNG delivery in Gdansk.
	July 14, 2025 Shell completes first LNG bunkering operation with Hyundai Glovis in Singapore Energy major supplies fuel to South Korean logistics firm's dual-fuel vessel.
	July 14, 2025 CPN delivers first B30 marine gasoil to OOCL in Hong Kong Chimbusco Pan Nation claims to be first in region to supply all grades of ISCC-EU certified marine biofuel.
	July 11, 2025 TFG Marine installs first ISO-certified mass flow meter on US Gulf bunker barge Installation marks expansion of company's digitalisation programme across global fleet.
	July 11, 2025 LNG London completes 1,000 bunkering operations in Rotterdam and Antwerp Delivery vessel reaches milestone after five years of operations across ARA hub.
	July 11, 2025 Cosco vessel completes maiden green methanol bunkering at Yangpu China's first methanol dual-fuel containership refuels with green methanol derived from urban waste.
	July 10, 2025 Monjasa reports Singapore as top bunker supply port with over 1 MMT delivered Supplier says world's largest bunkering hub became its biggest supply location in 2024.
	February 12, 2025 NYK trials biofuel in milestone coal carrier test Vessel is used to test biofuel for domestic utility company.
	January 30, 2025 MAN Energy Solutions achieves 100% load milestone for ammonia engine Latest tests validate fuel injection system throughout the entire load curve.
	October 4, 2024 Peninsula to receive first of four tankers in Q2 2025 Methanol-ready vessels form part of bunker supplier's fleet renewal programme.
	September 23, 2024 GDE Marine targets Suape LSMGO by year-end Expansion plan revealed following '100% incident-free' first month of VLSFO deliveries.
	September 5, 2024 Auramarine supply system chosen for landmark methanol-fuelled tugs Vessels to enter into service in mid-2025.
	April 22, 2024 Peninsula confirms maiden B30 deal in Zeebrugge NYK carrier refuelled with biofuel comprising 30% UCOME.
	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.
	October 11, 2023 Rubis receives first biofuel delivery Collaboration between Cepsa and Glander International Bunkering in supply of FAME and fuel oil blend.
	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.
	June 1, 2023 Bunker One launches its first methanol bunker tanker Supplier aims to stimulate methanol take-up with infrastructure provision.
	April 5, 2023 V-Bunkers unveils Singapore's first electric-hybrid bunker tanker Second vessel scheduled for delivery in Q2.
	April 1, 2023 MF Hydra becomes world's first liquid hydrogen vessel Vessel to transport passengers between Hjelmeland and Nesvik.