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  1. Nearly half of emergency fuel samples were not DMX, the grade ISO 8217 intends.
    1 Oct 2026
  2. Entry-level role at the truck-to-ship specialist's Turkish office, with the business run in English and training provided.
    1 Oct 2026
  3. The third quarter recorded 168 alternative-fuelled vessel orders, the highest quarterly total since Q3 2024.
    1 Oct 2026
  4. Sofar Ocean has launched a new tool for fleets to manage voyage routing in-house.
    1 Oct 2026
  5. The container ship will operate on a route connecting Asia and Europe.
    1 Oct 2026
  6. VPS says poor fuel quality can pose hidden risks to safety-critical emergency equipment.
    1 Oct 2026
  7. A nuclear-powered LNG carrier could cost 2.5 times more to build, but deliver fuel savings over its lifetime, a study finds.
    1 Oct 2026
  8. Ethanol is increasingly being viewed as a viable alternative marine fuel alongside methanol.
    1 Oct 2026
  9. The 88,000 m3 vessel is suitable for conversion to ammonia propulsion in the future.
    1 Oct 2026
  10. The four scrubber-fitted tankers are expected to be delivered between 2028 and 2029.
    1 Oct 2026
  11. Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from September 24 – September 30, 2026.
    1 Oct 2026
  12. The company is seeking candidates with knowledge of renewable and low-carbon marine fuels.
    1 Oct 2026
  13. Conflicting data still suggests Iran's diminishing influence over the Hormuz.
    30 Sep 2026
  14. Titan Clean Fuels says the vessel is now set to trade for another five years.
    30 Sep 2026
  15. An LNG tanker and two other tankers were reportedly struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.
    30 Sep 2026
  16. The certification covers two digital tools that help ship operators monitor engine performance, improve fuel efficiency and manage emissions reporting.
    30 Sep 2026
  17. The vessel was hit by an unknown projectile on the port side.
    30 Sep 2026
  18. The study finds mix of hybrid and fully electric vessels could deliver significant benefits.
    30 Sep 2026

Middle East Conflict

  1. Oil Steady As "Gradual" Gulf Transit Improvement Forecasts Clash With News of 98% Recovery
    Sep 30
    Conflicting data still suggests Iran's diminishing influence over the Hormuz.
  2. Two More Vessels Reportedly Hit in Strait of Hormuz
    Sep 30
    An LNG tanker and two other tankers were reportedly struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.
  3. UKMTO Reports Crude Tanker Struck in Strait of Hormuz
    Sep 30
    The vessel was hit by an unknown projectile on the port side.
  4. Oil Falls On Climbing Middle East Exports, Declining Iranian Bargaining Power
    Sep 29
    Meanwhile, Trump says he has offered nothing to Iran to stop the war.
  5. Vessel Hit by Suspected Projectile in Strait of Hormuz
    Sep 29
    The vessel's fire has been extinguished after it was struck by a suspected projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
  6. Oil Climbs After Trump Nixes Iran Deal - But Negotiations Are Ongoing, Say Officials
    Sep 28
    Meanwhile, Russia makes refinery output and other energy data off-limits to the press.
  7. Rising Bunker Costs Drive Focus on Marine Engine Performance: CMT
    Sep 28
    Higher bunker prices are putting greater pressure on shipowners to improve engine efficiency and control fuel consumption, CM Technologies say.
  8. Oil Falls On Renewed Hope For A U.S./Iran Truce - Despite Nuclear Ambitions Staying Put
    Sep 25
    The deal would supposedly reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week.
  9. Brent Hits $107 Per Barrel As UN Disappoints And Iran Threatens To Take War To Indian Ocean
    Sep 24
    Meanwhile, the Saudis enjoy considerable success navigating the "closed" Hormuz strait.
  10. Cargo Ship on Fire After Being Hit in Strait of Hormuz
    Sep 23
    A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz today, with two casualties reported.

Bunker Demand in Key Markets

In the third quarter of 2025 bunker bemand at key marine fuel hubs advanced 4.3% on a yearly basis, according to the latest market survey of bunker sales volumes in 17 leading global locations.

Methanol Bunker Prices

Gray Methanol MEOH-VLSFOe MEOH-MGOe
$/mt    +/- $/mte    +/- $/mte    +/-
Singapore 661.50 29.00 1361.50 60.50 1411.00 62.50
Rotterdam 294.00 3.50 605.00 7.00 627.00 7.50
Houston 533.00 20.50 1097.00 42.50 1137.00 44.00
Fujairah 443.50 9.50 912.00 19.00 945.50 19.50

Compliance Costs Calculator

Planning for the future? Ship & Bunker has developed a calculator to help shipping companies and other maritime stakeholders estimate the compliance costs for EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and IMO 20208 / NZF regulations for their chosen energy mix for the years 2028-2035.

Top Stories More

  1. VIEWPOINT: Shipping is Buying Alternative-Fuel Ships Faster Than it is Building the Workforce to Run Them
    Oct 01
    Simulators that do not match the plant and instructors who cannot explain it are producing engineers with certificates but not competence, writes Danica's Henrik Jensen.
  2. IMO Favours Limited Split in Methanol and Ethanol Bunker Safety Rules Despite Push for More
    Sep 29
    Draft safety guidelines would distinguish the two fuels for the first time, but keep them under one regime, with approval not due until June 2027.
  3. ANALYSIS: $14/mt Separates the Best and Worst Singapore Bunker Suppliers on the Cost of Doing Business, Fuelsure Data Shows
    Sep 28
    Fuelsure data shared with Ship & Bunker puts a number on what happens after the deal is fixed, port by port and supplier by supplier.
  4. Seafarer Welfare: Industry Can Back the IMO but Governments Need to Act, Says IBIA's Hughes
    Sep 25
    A five-year review finds welfare gains have not reached most crews, attacks at sea go on, and insurers are now being asked to check on both.
  5. Ofiniti Agrees to Acquire ZeroNorth's eBDN Business
    Sep 22
    ZeroNorth narrows its bunkering focus to procurement, pricing, and planning as its delivery-note customers move to Ofiniti's platform.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. VIEWPOINT: Shipping is Buying Alternative-Fuel Ships Faster Than it is Building the Workforce to Run Them
    Oct 01
    Simulators that do not match the plant and instructors who cannot explain it are producing engineers with certificates but not competence, writes Danica's Henrik Jensen.
  2. IMO Favours Limited Split in Methanol and Ethanol Bunker Safety Rules Despite Push for More
    Sep 29
    Draft safety guidelines would distinguish the two fuels for the first time, but keep them under one regime, with approval not due until June 2027.
  3. ANALYSIS: $14/mt Separates the Best and Worst Singapore Bunker Suppliers on the Cost of Doing Business, Fuelsure Data Shows
    Sep 28
    Fuelsure data shared with Ship & Bunker puts a number on what happens after the deal is fixed, port by port and supplier by supplier.
  4. Seafarer Welfare: Industry Can Back the IMO but Governments Need to Act, Says IBIA's Hughes
    Sep 25
    A five-year review finds welfare gains have not reached most crews, attacks at sea go on, and insurers are now being asked to check on both.
  5. VIEWPOINT: Should You Worry About Your Bunkering Agreements? Maybe You Should
    Sep 24
    Two maritime lawyers on the contract terms that bite when fuel prices double: uncapped late-payment interest and quality-claim deadlines shorter than the tests.
  6. Interview: Ofiniti is Growing Fast, and Expects a Fifth of the World's Bunker Fuel to Run Through Its Platform in 2027
    Sep 21
    Ship & Bunker talks growth, data, and why transparency pays with CEO Tue Raguse and chair Torben Carlsen.
  7. Interview: XFuel Says Waste-Derived MGO Can Reduce Emissions Without a Green Premium
    Sep 17
    The economics rest on buying MARPOL sludge at fuel oil value and selling the product as distillate.
  8. VIEWPOINT: Building Resilience Through Smarter Bunkering and Fuel Efficiency in an Increasingly Unpredictable World
    Sep 16
    Quadrise CEO Peter Borup makes the case for MSAR as a solution that can improve efficiency using existing vessels.
  9. VIEWPOINT: Is Hiring a Trader From a Failed Bunker Company a Smart Choice or a Liability?
    Sep 16
    Company failures put experienced traders on the market, but the hiring firm's diligence, culture, and onboarding decide whether the bargain becomes a burden.
  10. ANALYSIS: Singapore Bunker Sales Continue at Record Pace Despite Hormuz Crisis
    Sep 14
    Across all products Singapore sold 37.77 million mt of bunkers in the first eight months of the year, the highest January-August total the port has recorded.

Decarbonisation, Alternative Marine Fuels and Power More

  1. Alternative-Capable Vessel Orders Hit 69 in September: DNV
    Oct 01
    The third quarter recorded 168 alternative-fuelled vessel orders, the highest quarterly total since Q3 2024.
  2. CMA CGM Adds New LNG Dual-Fuel Boxship to Fleet
    Oct 01
    The container ship will operate on a route connecting Asia and Europe.
  3. Study Finds Nuclear-Powered LNG Carrier's Higher Price Tag Could Be Offset by Fuel Savings
    Oct 01
    A nuclear-powered LNG carrier could cost 2.5 times more to build, but deliver fuel savings over its lifetime, a study finds.
  4. Existing Methanol Fleet Could Consume 6 Million MT/Year of Ethanol, US Report
    Oct 01
    Ethanol is increasingly being viewed as a viable alternative marine fuel alongside methanol.
  5. Nakilat Takes Delivery of Dual-Fuel LPG/Ammonia Carrier
    Oct 01
    The 88,000 m3 vessel is suitable for conversion to ammonia propulsion in the future.

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VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 801.00 13.00 1429.50 4.00 632.00 15.00
Global 20 Ports Average 860.50 15.50 1522.00 1.50 726.50 14.00
Global Average Bunker Price 922.00 13.00 1596.50 2.50 746.50 11.50
Singapore 854.00 11.50 1278.50 11.00 729.00 11.00
Rotterdam 681.00 5.50 1400.00 10.00 605.00 5.00
Fujairah 944.50 19.00 1675.50 9.00 656.00 29.00
Houston 725.50 15.00 1364.50 23.50 538.50 15.00
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Hong Kong 901.00 6.00 1322.50 16.00 849.50 4.50
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