October, 2026
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Fri16Oct
SIBCON2026: Interview With MPA Chief Executive Ang Wee Keong
MPA's chief executive on competitiveness, multi-fuel readiness, and the next phase of digital bunkering.
 SIBCON2026: Interview With MPA Chief Executive Ang Wee Keong
Thu15Oct
SIBCON2026: Shipping Is the Weakest Bidder for Low-Carbon Fuels Until Regulation Makes Them a Need-to-Have
Key takeaways from the panel on alternative fuel production and availability.
 SIBCON2026: Shipping Is the Weakest Bidder for Low-Carbon Fuels Until Regulation Makes Them a Need-to-Have
Thu15Oct
LR Issues Guidance on Alternative Marine Fuel Retrofits
LR's guidance outlines key considerations for retrofitting existing ships for alternative marine fuels and energy-saving technologies.
 LR Issues Guidance on Alternative Marine Fuel Retrofits
Thu15Oct
Oil Steady As US Military Preps New Strikes On Iran
Meanwhile, various initiatives continue to soften the impact of Iranian aggression.
 Oil Steady As US Military Preps New Strikes On Iran
Thu15Oct
US Funding Supports Nuclear Reactor Experiment With Maritime Potential
The experiment is expected to achieve first criticality as early as 2027.
 US Funding Supports Nuclear Reactor Experiment With Maritime Potential
Thu15Oct
Bluecore Energy Advances Floating Nuclear Power Project With Uranium Purchase
The project could support the case for using nuclear energy in water.
 Bluecore Energy Advances Floating Nuclear Power Project With Uranium Purchase
Thu15Oct
Transport Malta Signs Shore Power Deal With Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
The agreement will allow the cruise operator's ships to use shore-side electricity in Malta.
 Transport Malta Signs Shore Power Deal With Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Thu15Oct
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 41
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from October 8 – October 14, 2026.
 Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 41
Thu15Oct
SIBCON2026: A Patchwork of Regional Carbon Rules Is the Biggest Risk If the IMO Fails Again
Key takeaways from the panel on the role of international regulation in market certainty and fuel transition pathways.
 SIBCON2026: A Patchwork of Regional Carbon Rules Is the Biggest Risk If the IMO Fails Again
Thu15Oct
16 Groups Urge EU to Ring-Fence E-Fuel Support Under SMAP
They said in a letter that ring-fenced funding and advance support are needed to secure long-term investment in e-fuel production.
 16 Groups Urge EU to Ring-Fence E-Fuel Support Under SMAP