February, 2026
Date Headline Image
Tue10Feb
Caribbean Pushes for Coordinated Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy
Participants at the IMO event explored fuel pathways, infrastructure needs and key barriers to adopting low-carbon shipping solutions across the Caribbean.
 Caribbean Pushes for Coordinated Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy
Tue10Feb
US Seizes Venezuela-Linked Tanker in Indian Ocean After Pursuit from Caribbean
This is the eighth vessel seized by the US for alleged links to the transportation of unauthorised Venezuelan oil.
 US Seizes Venezuela-Linked Tanker in Indian Ocean After Pursuit from Caribbean
Tue10Feb
IE WEEK: IBIA Convention to Return to Americas in 2026
The IBIA Annual Convention 2026 will be hosted somewhere in the Americas in November 2026, with the exact location and date yet to be decided.
 IE WEEK: IBIA Convention to Return to Americas in 2026
Mon09Feb
Nuclear Shipping Moves Toward Reality but Needs Industry Alignment: Core Power Summit
Core Power's US summit highlighted that the success of nuclear propulsion for merchant ships will hinge on industry alignment across design, regulation and commercial frameworks.
 Nuclear Shipping Moves Toward Reality but Needs Industry Alignment: Core Power Summit
Wed04Feb
Jamaica Explores Alternative Marine Fuel Options at IMO-Backed Workshop
A national workshop in Jamaica brought together stakeholders to discuss how alternative marine fuels could fit into the country's ports and bunkering sector.
 Jamaica Explores Alternative Marine Fuel Options at IMO-Backed Workshop
Tue03Feb
Petrobras to Withdraw Volume-Based Bunker Pricing at Santos
Petrobras last year introduced volume-based bunker pricing at the Port of Santos, offering discounts on stem sizes above 1,500 mt.
 Petrobras to Withdraw Volume-Based Bunker Pricing at Santos
Mon02Feb
VPS Appoints New Managing Director for Americas
Neil Chapman has been appointed to the role and comes with around 40 years of experience in testing and inspection.
 VPS Appoints New Managing Director for Americas
January, 2026
Date Headline Image
Fri30Jan
US Eases Venezuelan Oil Sanctions After Country Opens Sector to Privatisation
The US authorisation does not extend to transactions involving entities linked to Russia, China, Iran, Cuba or North Korea, nor to any sanctioned vessels.
 US Eases Venezuelan Oil Sanctions After Country Opens Sector to Privatisation
Tue27Jan
Island Oil Opens Rio Desk with Brazil Hire
Wilson Nobre joins as Business Development Manager, Brazil.
 Island Oil Opens Rio Desk with Brazil Hire
Tue27Jan
Galveston LNG Bunker Port, TOTE Services Partner on Jones Act LNG Bunker Vessel Fleet
Vessels will supply customers from what GLBP describes as the first dedicated small-scale LNG bunkering facility on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
 Galveston LNG Bunker Port, TOTE Services Partner on Jones Act LNG Bunker Vessel Fleet