March, 2026
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Thu05Mar
EU Launches Maritime and Ports Strategies to Boost Competitiveness
The EC's new maritime strategy includes measures to streamline reporting requirements under EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime.
 EU Launches Maritime and Ports Strategies to Boost Competitiveness
Thu05Mar
Overnight Tanker Explosion Off Kuwait Causes Oil Spill
The vessel has taken on water, and oil from the cargo is spilling into the sea.
 Overnight Tanker Explosion Off Kuwait Causes Oil Spill
Wed04Mar
UPDATE: Fujairah Bunker Suppliers Declare Force Majeure Over Middle East Conflict
Security concerns in the region have led some suppliers to suspend bunker deliveries at the major UAE marine fuel hub.
 UPDATE: Fujairah Bunker Suppliers Declare Force Majeure Over Middle East Conflict
Wed04Mar
Oman Bunkering Operating Normally Following Attack on Duqm
Ports including Duqm, Sohar, Muscat and Salalah remain operational despite drone strikes reported at key facilities.
 Oman Bunkering Operating Normally Following Attack on Duqm
Wed04Mar
New Attack Reported on Ras Tanura Refinery in Saudi Arabia
The 550,000 b/d refinery came under a suspected drone attack on Wednesday morning.
 New Attack Reported on Ras Tanura Refinery in Saudi Arabia
Wed04Mar
Iran's IRGC Claims Complete Control of Strait of Hormuz: Report
The claim comes after President Trump said the US will provide insurance coverage and escort ships through the key oil transit route.
 Iran's IRGC Claims Complete Control of Strait of Hormuz: Report
Wed04Mar
Burando Energies Enters Zeebrugge Market with New Barge for Biofuels and Methanol Supply
A company representative tells Ship & Bunker that it has already received multiple customer requests for methanol supply.
 Burando Energies Enters Zeebrugge Market with New Barge for Biofuels and Methanol Supply
Wed04Mar
UECC Places Order for Two Additional Battery-LNG Hybrid Vessels
LNG, bio-LNG and biofuels accounted for 43% of UECC's bunker fuel consumption in 2025.
 UECC Places Order for Two Additional Battery-LNG Hybrid Vessels
Wed04Mar
Middle East Conflict Leaves About 140 Container Ships Stranded in the Gulf
Jebel Ali port is becoming a temporary refuge for container ships amid escalating regional tensions.
 Middle East Conflict Leaves About 140 Container Ships Stranded in the Gulf
Wed04Mar
MSC to Discharge Gulf-Bound Cargo at Alternative Ports Amid Middle East Tensions
Cargo bound for Arabian Gulf ports will be diverted and discharged at the next safe port, with customers required to arrange recovery or onward delivery.
 MSC to Discharge Gulf-Bound Cargo at Alternative Ports Amid Middle East Tensions