January, 2026
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Tue13Jan
Weak margins, rising GHG compliance costs, limited growth in alternative fuel markets, geopolitical risk and sanctions issues are coming together to paint a picture of a highly uncertain start to the year.
VIEWPOINT: Bleak Prospects for Bunker Industry at Start of 2026
Tue13Jan
The Fincantieri subsidiary will design and build four multi-purpose robotic vessels for delivery in 2028 under a contract valued at more than EUR 200 million.
Vard Secures Order for Four Robotic Vessels from Ocean Infinity
Tue13Jan
The partners will study thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries using modelling and simulation to improve safety for marine and offshore energy storage systems.
ABS and Siemens Energy Team Up on Marine Battery Safety
Tue13Jan
Orders for LNG-fuelled vessels made up the bulk of alternative-fuelled contracting last year, accounting for 68% of the total orders.
Alternative-Fuelled Vessel Orders Dropped 47% Year on Year in 2025: DNV
Mon12Jan
It's unclear whether supply tightness or a glut is impending.
Oil Extends Gains On Iran Chaos As New Venezuela Oil Flows Are Ratified
Mon12Jan
The contract covers power, propulsion and control systems for four vessels due for delivery from 2029.
ABB to Equip BC Ferries' New Hybrid-Electric Vessels
Mon12Jan
The delivery took place at the Hyundai Heavy Industries yard in South Korea.
Maersk Adds Another Dual-Fuel Methanol Boxship to Fleet
Mon12Jan
The BV-approved design combines LNG dual-fuel engines with wind propulsion technology to deliver more than 5% energy savings.
Bureau Veritas Approves Wind-Assisted LNG Carrier Concept
Fri09Jan
Meanwhile, Venezuela's acting president says she'll pursue mutual interests with Trump.
Oil Achieves Weekly Gain As Trump Warns Iran Will "Pay Hell" If Protesters Are Killed
Fri09Jan
Former CFO Morten Skou and Lars Møller, director of OW Bunker subsidiary Dynamic Oil Trading, were sentenced to pay the compensation to the firm's bankruptcy estate by a Danish court on Friday.
Former OW Bunker Executives to Pay $31 Million Compensation Over Firm's Collapse