March, 2026
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Fri13Mar
Petrobras Halts MGO and LSMGO Exports After Brazil Imposes 50% Diesel Export Tax
Brazil's new diesel export tax has forced Petrobras to halt marine gasoil export sales.
 Petrobras Halts MGO and LSMGO Exports After Brazil Imposes 50% Diesel Export Tax
Thu12Mar
US to Release 172 Million bbls of Oil from Reserve in Coordinated IEA Action
The US currently holds around 415.4 million bbls of crude oil in strategic petroleum reserves.
 US to Release 172 Million bbls of Oil from Reserve in Coordinated IEA Action
Thu12Mar
US Court Dismisses Charges Against Dan-Bunkering From Former Employees
Dan-Bunkering (America) Inc had faced a range of charges including wrongful termination, breach of employment agreement and fraudulent inducement.
 US Court Dismisses Charges Against Dan-Bunkering From Former Employees
Tue10Mar
US Unveils Maritime Reinsurance Plan to Support Shipping in the Gulf
The US says the $20 billion war-risk reinsurance scheme aims to restore confidence in trade through the Strait of Hormuz during tensions with Iran.
 US Unveils Maritime Reinsurance Plan to Support Shipping in the Gulf
Thu05Mar
Register Now for IBIA's Americas Networking Drinks Reception at CMA
Readers can register now for this complimentary event taking place in Stamford, CT alongside CMA on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 18:00 to 21:00.
 Register Now for IBIA's Americas Networking Drinks Reception at CMA
Wed04Mar
Be8 Concludes B100 Marine Biofuel Trial in Brazil
Be8 claims the trial confirmed a 99.41% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared with conventional marine diesel.
 Be8 Concludes B100 Marine Biofuel Trial in Brazil
February, 2026
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Fri27Feb
Carbon Direct and C2X Team Up on Louisiana Bio-Methanol Project for Shipping
The Beaver Lake project aims to produce 550,000 mt of bio-methanol annually.
 Carbon Direct and C2X Team Up on Louisiana Bio-Methanol Project for Shipping
Tue24Feb
Corvus Energy Batteries Picked for ABB-Led Washington State Ferries Hybrid Build
Corvus Energy will equip two hybrid ferries under an ABB propulsion contract, with an option for a third vessel.
 Corvus Energy Batteries Picked for ABB-Led Washington State Ferries Hybrid Build
Mon23Feb
Fuel Additive Firm Sulnox Inks Panama Canal Distribution Deal
Partnership with Motor Plus will see its products stocked in Colon to target ships and regional fuel users around the canal.
 Fuel Additive Firm Sulnox Inks Panama Canal Distribution Deal
Mon23Feb
Hanwha Ocean to Support Ontario Shipbuilding Revival
The South Korean shipbuilder has signed agreements with Ontario Shipyards aimed at rebuilding large-scale vessel construction capacity and training a new workforce.
 Hanwha Ocean to Support Ontario Shipbuilding Revival