Explore the latest developments, trends, and insights in the world of Marine Fuels. Stay informed about bunkering industry news, ship fuel technologies, and the dynamic landscape of marine energy. Such as VLSFO, HSFO, MGO, LSMGO, LNG, Methanol, Ammonia etc.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has officially published ISO 22120:2026, establishing the first global technical specification for the safe bunkering of methanol-fuelled vessels. Developed …
The UK Chamber of Shipping has published a landmark report titled Alternative Fuels: Building the Safety Evidence Base, providing high-level risk assessments for five key …
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has clarified that shale oil-derived components in residual marine fuels are permitted under ISO 8217 standards and do not …
Lloyd’s Register’s H1 2026 FOBAS report warns that standard ISO 8217 testing is no longer enough to protect vessels, as an increasing number of fuels …
The Maritime Technologies Forum has published new safety guidelines to help shipowners develop and enhance Safety Management Systems for vessels utilizing methanol as fuel. Aligned …
Global LNG trade in 2026 is stabilizing near 2025 levels as expanding North American supply offsets a 20% Middle Eastern market deficit caused by Strait …
The UK has formally brought maritime transport into its Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS), requiring operators of vessels above 5,000 GT engaged in domestic UK …
BIMCO has launched its Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties 2026 to provide a standard legal framework governing the quality, handling, and commercial risks of …
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Japan Airlines (JAL) have partnered with Lloyd’s Register and REGENT Craft to develop the vessel certification and operational approval framework …
According to data compiled by industry coalition SEA-LNG, the methane pathway is defying regulatory delays and market headwinds in the first half of 2026, driven …
Norway has introduced landmark regulations requiring offshore operators to reduce fleet GHG intensity by up to 40% by 2040. By excluding biofuels from compliance, the …
The 84th session of the MEPC concluded with a revitalized commitment to the IMO Net-Zero Framework, establishing a rigorous intersessional timeline to finalize global shipping …
BIMCO has launched CO2TIME 2026, the first standardized time charter party specifically designed for the maritime transport of liquefied carbon dioxide. By adapting established gas …
The unfolding developments in the Middle East have created significant uncertainty for global maritime trade, energy supply chains, and bunker markets. As the situation remains …
Clean Arctic Alliance calls for urgent IMO global scrubber regulations to end the “toxic black hole” of wastewater discharge. Following the PPR13 meeting, NGOs warn …