April, 2025
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Tue15Apr
The IMO has approved new guidance allowing bunker ships to carry higher biofuel blends, easing regulatory hurdles and supporting wider adoption of marine biofuels.
IMO Clears Path for Greater Biofuel Use with New Guidance
Mon14Apr
While the deal is likely to be formally adopted in October, those abstaining in last week's vote will need to be brought on-side, according to IBIA's IMO representative.
IBIA's Edmund Hughes: IMO 2028 Deal Likely to Be Adopted in October
Mon14Apr
The shipping industry is busy digesting a complex but relatively unambitious new decarbonisation framework from its global regulator.
IMO 2028 Deal Sparks Disappointment as Flat Levy Ditched
Fri11Apr
The policy framework was approved in a plenary vote on Friday, and will be up for adoption at an extraordinary meeting of the MEPC in October.
IMO's MEPC Meeting Votes to Approve Decarbonisation Measure
Fri11Apr
While market uncertainty has increased, Monjasa still expects to see the fourth-highest profits in its history in 2025, CFO Rasmus Knudsen tells Ship & Bunker.
INTERVIEW: Monjasa Expects Resilient Profits in 2025 Despite Market Drop
Fri11Apr
This will be the largest emission control area (ECA) in terms of geographical size, covering the coastline from Portugal to Greenland.
IMO Backs Northeast Atlantic ECA, Poised to Be Largest by Area
Thu10Apr
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from April 3 – April 9, 2025.
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 14
Thu10Apr
The company has made ULSFO available in Istanbul and Izmit Bay as of April 10, Mustafa Muhtaroğlu tells Ship & Bunker.
Energy Petrol to Be First ULSFO Supplier in Turkey in Response to Med ECA
Wed09Apr
The rate will be increased to 84% from 34% previously as of the start of April 10.
China Raises Tariffs on US Imports to 84%
Tue08Apr
As pressure mounts at MEPC 83, Pacific nations are resisting compromise on a carbon levy, calling out diluted proposals and demanding measures grounded in science and climate justice.
Pacific Nations Refuse to Drop Carbon Levy Demand at IMO