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August Sees Zero Alternative-Fuel Vessel Orders for First Time Since 2018: DNV

August Sees Zero Alternative-Fuel Vessel Orders for First Time Since 2018: DNV

DNV says 178 alternative-fuelled vessels have been ordered so far this year, down from 350 ordered for the same period last year.
  1. 17Sep
    Meanwhile, Singapore refining giant ownership stake is targeted by commodity traders. Read in Full
  2. 17Sep
    Yang Ming has confirmed an order for seven LNG-fuelled 16,000 TEU boxships that will be ammonia-ready. Read in Full
  3. 17Sep
    Chimbusco has joined a government-backed initiative to build a maritime green ammonia fuel supply chain in China. Read in Full
  4. 17Sep
    The Getting to Zero Coalition warns that political will at the IMO will decide if IMO's 2028 framework moves forward. Read in Full
  5. 17Sep
    Christiania Shipping bunkered B100 biofuel and used its chemical tanker to transport cargo for FincoEnergies. Read in Full
  6. 17Sep
    A dual-fuel shuttle tanker, Frida Knutsen, was bunkered with LNG in Portland last month. Read in Full
  7. 17Sep
    A total of 1,530 people applied for the Monjasa Oil & Shipping Trainee programme this year, up from an average of 777 applications per year in 2020-2024. Read in Full
  8. 17Sep
    The new hire previously worked as branch manager for Cockett Group since January 2013. Read in Full
  9. 17Sep
    Renault becomes the fifth car manufacturer to join the bio-LNG-powered initiative. Read in Full
  10. 17Sep
    Bunker sales in Fujairah grew for the second consecutive month in August. Read in Full

Methanol Bunker Prices

Gray Methanol MEOH-VLSFOe MEOH-MGOe
$/mt    +/- $/mte    +/- $/mte    +/-
Singapore 331.00 2.50 681.00 5.00 706.00 5.50
Rotterdam 287.00 1.00 590.00 1.50 611.50 1.50
Houston 332.50 5.00 684.00 10.50 709.00 11.00
Fujairah 212.50 6.50 437.50 13.00 453.50 13.50

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  1. Peninsula Launches South Africa Physical Supply Collaboration
    Sep 16
    The firm has established its new Algoa Bay operation in collaboration with local logistics and bunker barge company Linsen Nambi.
  2. US Threatens Increased Tariffs if IMO 2028 Framework is Adopted: Report
    Sep 04
    The Trump administration is considering using tariffs, visa restrictions and port levies as a means of encouraging opposition to the deal.
  3. VPS: A Global Pandemic of High Cat-fines in Marine Fuel
    Sep 04
    Steve Bee of VPS discusses recent high levels of cat-fines found in VLSFO samples at ports around the world.
  4. Dan-Bunkering Faces Bribery Allegation in US Legal Fight With Former Staff
    Aug 29
    Dan-Bunkering has denied an allegation of 'commercial bribery' raised in a lawsuit involving two former US employees over alleged breach of contract.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. Fujairah August Bunker Sales Rise to Four-Month High
    Sep 17
    Bunker sales in Fujairah grew for the second consecutive month in August.
  2. ANALYSIS: Singapore August Bunker Sales Climb 8.5% Year-on-Year
    Sep 15
    August VLSFO sales in Singapore were the highest level since October 2024.
  3. INSIGHT: Maritime Leaders Must Act Now to Meet Climate Targets
    Sep 15
    Jari Yli-Tolppa of Elomatic sets out the need for urgent action to drive shipping's energy transition.
  4. Panama August Bunker Sales Jump 8.2% On the Month
    Sep 11
    August VLSFO sales in Panama were the highest since March 2025.
  5. INSIGHT: Med ECA Impacts, Now and Next
    Sep 10
    Glander International Bunkering discusses the impact of the ongoing rollout of sulfur ECAs around the world.
  6. INSIGHT: The Contractual Pitfalls of FuelEU Maritime
    Sep 05
    Julien Rabeux of West of England P&I Club discusses the contractual considerations to make when analysing the FuelEU Maritime regulation.
  7. VPS: A Global Pandemic of High Cat-fines in Marine Fuel
    Sep 04
    Steve Bee of VPS discusses recent high levels of cat-fines found in VLSFO samples at ports around the world.
  8. INSIGHT: The Importance of Respect in the Bunker Industry
    Sep 03
    Vernon Jayanathan of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd discusses the advantages for bunker companies in creating a culture of respect among their staff.

Yemen & Red Sea Attacks

  1. UKMTO Reports 'Suspicious Activity' in Red Sea
    Sep 05
    The incident happened about 178 nautical miles north-west of Al Hudaydah early on Thursday morning.
  2. Houthis Claim Attack on Boxship in Red Sea
    Sep 03
    AIS data shows MSC Aby arrived in Jeddah on Tuesday, with no independent confirmation of the claimed attack.
  3. Houthis Claim Missile Strike on Tanker in Red Sea
    Sep 01
    Houthis claim the missile directly hit the tanker, Scarlet Ray.
  4. UKMTO Reports Potential Ship Attack in Red Sea
    Sep 01
    The incident happened about 40 nautical miles south-west of Yanbu at 5:30 UTC on Sunday.

Decarbonisation and Alternative Marine Fuels & Power More

  1. Yang Ming's New LNG Boxships to be Ammonia-Ready
    Sep 17
    Yang Ming has confirmed an order for seven LNG-fuelled 16,000 TEU boxships that will be ammonia-ready.
  2. Chimbusco Signs on to Green Ammonia Supply Chain Initiative in China
    Sep 17
    Chimbusco has joined a government-backed initiative to build a maritime green ammonia fuel supply chain in China.
  3. August Sees Zero Alternative-Fuel Vessel Orders for First Time Since 2018: DNV
    Sep 17
    DNV says 178 alternative-fuelled vessels have been ordered so far this year, down from 350 ordered for the same period last year.
  4. Renault Joins UECC's Bio-LNG Shipment Programme
    Sep 17
    Renault becomes the fifth car manufacturer to join the bio-LNG-powered initiative.
  5. Don't Discard LNG and Biofuels in IMO's Net Zero Framework: ABS Chief
    Sep 16
    ABS warns shipping and the IMO are on different trajectories.

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Global 4 Ports Average 484.50 2.50 698.00 8.00 399.00 1.50
Global 20 Ports Average 524.00 2.50 770.50 6.00 442.50 2.00
Global Average Bunker Price 564.50 2.00 806.00 3.00 459.50 2.00
Singapore 493.00 4.00 683.00 10.50 411.50 3.50
Rotterdam 463.50 5.00 682.50 8.00 392.00 4.00
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