March, 2026
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Thu12Mar
Maersk Implements Emergency Bunker Surcharge Amid Middle East Crisis
Maersk says the emergency bunker surcharge will be applicable from March 25.
 Maersk Implements Emergency Bunker Surcharge Amid Middle East Crisis
Thu12Mar
IINO Lines Completes Biofuel Trial on Wind-Assisted Bulk Carrier
The vessel bunkered B24-VLSFO at Zhoushan and used it for a voyage from Australia to Japan.
 IINO Lines Completes Biofuel Trial on Wind-Assisted Bulk Carrier
Thu12Mar
New Study Raises Doubts Over LNG and Methanol as 'Stepping Stones' to Ammonia
UCL research finds investments in the fuels may offer limited support for a future transition to zero-emission ammonia in shipping.
 New Study Raises Doubts Over LNG and Methanol as 'Stepping Stones' to Ammonia
Thu12Mar
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 10
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from March 5 – March 11, 2026.
 Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 10
Thu12Mar
Fire Reported After Container Ship Hit Off Jebel Ali
This is the third container ship that has come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz since the Middle Crisis began.
 Fire Reported After Container Ship Hit Off Jebel Ali
Thu12Mar
Equinor to Supply Bio-Methanol to Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ships in Belgium
Equinor will begin deliveries of mass-balanced bio-methanol starting late this year.
 Equinor to Supply Bio-Methanol to Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ships in Belgium
Wed11Mar
Drone Attack Hits Fuel Storage at Port of Salalah
No casualties were reported from the attack.
 Drone Attack Hits Fuel Storage at Port of Salalah
Wed11Mar
Fear Drives Crude Upward Again As Iran warns: "Expect Oil At $200 Per Barrel."
Trump fires back that the U.S. will continue striking Iran "if we want."
 Fear Drives Crude Upward Again As Iran warns: "Expect Oil At $200 Per Barrel."
Wed11Mar
Oilmar Eyes Expansion with New Head of Asia Appointment
The move expands the remit of its recently established China Desk as it looks to strengthen its presence across key Asian bunkering and trading markets, the company told Ship & Bunker.
 Oilmar Eyes Expansion with New Head of Asia Appointment
Wed11Mar
Crew Evacuated from Bulk Carrier Bound for India After Attack Off Oman
The Thailand-flagged vessel, Mayuree Naree, was en route to Kandla port in India.
 Crew Evacuated from Bulk Carrier Bound for India After Attack Off Oman