February, 2026
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Thu19Feb
Two-Thirds of Ship Lubricants Still in Caution or Alert Status After Purification: VPS
VPS says effective onboard lube oil purification is becoming increasingly critical as engines push for higher efficiency.
 Two-Thirds of Ship Lubricants Still in Caution or Alert Status After Purification: VPS
Thu19Feb
Weaker IMO NZF Deal Could Push Zero-Emission Marine Fuels Into the 2040s
UCL analysis says only the current agreed Net-Zero Framework structure provides a credible investment signal for scalable alternative marine fuels.
 Weaker IMO NZF Deal Could Push Zero-Emission Marine Fuels Into the 2040s
Thu19Feb
CMA CGM Confirms Order for Six LNG-Fuelled Boxships with Indian Shipyard
The deal formalises last year's letter of intent for six LNG-fuelled container vessels at Cochin Shipyard.
 CMA CGM Confirms Order for Six LNG-Fuelled Boxships with Indian Shipyard
Thu19Feb
BV and Hudong-Zhonghua Team Up on New LNG Bunkering Ship Design
Bureau Veritas and Hudong-Zhonghua are working together on the design review of a new LNG bunkering vessel.
 BV and Hudong-Zhonghua Team Up on New LNG Bunkering Ship Design
Thu19Feb
INTERVIEW: Methanol Start-Up PuriFire Sees New Demand Emerging Despite IMO Delay
Neel Shah, co-founder of UK methanol start-up PuriFire Energy, discusses how the IMO's delay is affecting business plans for green fuel producers.
 INTERVIEW: Methanol Start-Up PuriFire Sees New Demand Emerging Despite IMO Delay
Wed18Feb
Oil Leaps 4% As Pundits Predict War, Not Negotiations, Will Prevail In Iran
Meanwhile, negotiations between Russia and Ukraine continue to go nowhere.
 Oil Leaps 4% As Pundits Predict War, Not Negotiations, Will Prevail In Iran
Wed18Feb
Samskip to Sell UK and Ireland Short-Sea Business to CLdN
The transaction covers container shipping services linking Rotterdam with multiple UK and Irish ports.
 Samskip to Sell UK and Ireland Short-Sea Business to CLdN
Wed18Feb
Godby Shipping Orders Two Methanol-Ready Ro Ro Vessels
The two vessels are scheduled to be delivered in 2028 and 2029.
 Godby Shipping Orders Two Methanol-Ready Ro Ro Vessels
Wed18Feb
South Korean Shipyard Wins Order for Two Scrubber-Fitted Boxships
The shipbuilding contract is worth $266 million and includes an option to order two more ships.
 South Korean Shipyard Wins Order for Two Scrubber-Fitted Boxships
Wed18Feb
HTM Takes Delivery of Tanker Capable of Supplying Methanol Bunkers
The vessel is part of a series of 10 hybrid tankers ordered by Hercules Tanker Management.
 HTM Takes Delivery of Tanker Capable of Supplying Methanol Bunkers