March, 2026
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Fri13Mar
Bureau Veritas Approves BAR Technologies' Wind Power Assessment for UML Tankers
The class society confirmed the calculation method used to assess the wind-assisted power from WindWings installed on LR2 tankers.
 Bureau Veritas Approves BAR Technologies' Wind Power Assessment for UML Tankers
Thu12Mar
Oil Breaches $100 As Khamenei Threatens Hormuz Closure
However, Iranian vessels are said to be using Hormuz to ship oil to China.
 Oil Breaches $100 As Khamenei Threatens Hormuz Closure
Thu12Mar
New Oil Forecast Implies Global VLSFO to Average Over $700/Mt in Q2
With the EIA now forecasting Brent to average $90.56/bl in Q2, global VLSFO prices are likely to hold over $700/mt in April-June.
 New Oil Forecast Implies Global VLSFO to Average Over $700/Mt in Q2
Thu12Mar
Tideform Adds AI Agent to Marine Fuel Intelligence Platform
The company, originally known as BunkerEx, has been relaunched with Kenneth Juhls serving as CEO as well as leading procurement platform AuctionConnect.
 Tideform Adds AI Agent to Marine Fuel Intelligence Platform
Thu12Mar
IEA Sees Global Oil Supply Drop by 8 Million b/d Amid Middle East War
The IEA says the emergency oil release provides a temporary buffer, with the broader market impact depending on how long Hormuz shipping disruptions last.
 IEA Sees Global Oil Supply Drop by 8 Million b/d Amid Middle East War
Thu12Mar
VIEWPOINT: Could a Relaxation of Bunker Sulfur Caps Help Ease Oil-Market Pressures?
Regulators may be tempted to waive sulfur caps for shipping to free up middle distillates for use elsewhere, but the idea would face significant barriers.
 VIEWPOINT: Could a Relaxation of Bunker Sulfur Caps Help Ease Oil-Market Pressures?
Thu12Mar
Bernhard Schulte Adds Hybrid Methanol-Ready Vessel to Fleet
It is designed to support offshore wind operations and maintenance as well as construction work.
 Bernhard Schulte Adds Hybrid Methanol-Ready Vessel to Fleet
Thu12Mar
Maersk Implements Emergency Bunker Surcharge Amid Middle East Crisis
Maersk says the emergency bunker surcharge will be applicable from March 25.
 Maersk Implements Emergency Bunker Surcharge Amid Middle East Crisis
Thu12Mar
New Study Raises Doubts Over LNG and Methanol as 'Stepping Stones' to Ammonia
UCL research finds investments in the fuels may offer limited support for a future transition to zero-emission ammonia in shipping.
 New Study Raises Doubts Over LNG and Methanol as 'Stepping Stones' to Ammonia
Wed11Mar
Fear Drives Crude Upward Again As Iran warns: "Expect Oil At $200 Per Barrel."
Trump fires back that the U.S. will continue striking Iran "if we want."
 Fear Drives Crude Upward Again As Iran warns: "Expect Oil At $200 Per Barrel."