March, 2026
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Tue03Mar
The Russia-flagged 138,028 m3 LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz reportedly has a fire onboard and the status of its crew is currently unknown.
Russian LNG Carrier On Fire in Mediterranean: Report
Tue03Mar
A total of 15 bunker operations were observed on Monday, and a further four on Tuesday morning, Spotbarge's Sebastiaan Kosman tells Ship & Bunker.
70-80% of Fujairah Bunker Barges Now Not Operating: Spotbarge
Tue03Mar
A local source tells Ship & Bunker that authorities are currently saying there is no impact on the port due to the incident.
Drone Crash Incident Reported at Salalah Port
Tue03Mar
The port's bunker terminal came under attack early on Tuesday, with a fuel tank hit and no further information yet on damage, a local source tells Ship & Bunker.
New Drone Attack Reported on Bunkering Terminal at Port of Duqm
Tue03Mar
Authorities say normal operations have resumed at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone
Fire at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone Brought Under Control
Tue03Mar
The contract covers delivery of a 131-tonne battery system for the new Polarstern ice-class vessel due to enter service in 2030.
AYK Energy to Supply Battery System for German Research Vessel
Tue03Mar
Marsa LNG LLC is a joint venture between TotalEnergies (80%) and the Omani exploration company OQEP (20%).
Marsa LNG Bunkering Facility in Oman Advances with Tank Roof Lift
Tue03Mar
Testing agency FOBAS advises vessels to retain bunker samples onboard and land them outside the affected region amid escalating disruption.
Middle East Disruption Extends Bunker Sample Transit Times
Tue03Mar
An IRGC official warns that any vessel trying to pass the Strait will be set on fire.
Iran Claims Strait of Hormuz is Closed, Warns Ships Will Be Targeted: Report
Mon02Mar
Fujairah's market - reliant on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz for its demand - is largely on hold until clarity emerges, local sources tell Ship & Bunker.
FEATURE: Fujairah Bunker Market in Limbo as Traders Seek Strait of Hormuz Clarity