March, 2026
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Wed04Mar
The case is over an alleged unpaid debt of $230,040.26 relating to the supply of about 500 mt of VLSFO to the M/V Alexandris, a source tells Ship & Bunker.
Minerva Sues Norvic Maritime Holdings and Related Companies Over Alleged Unpaid Bunker Debt
Tue03Mar
Sanctions compliance is a growing problem for the bunker industry where digital services can help, SanctionCheck CEO James Casey tells Ship & Bunker.
INTERVIEW: SanctionCheck Launches Sanctions Compliance Platform for the Bunker Industry
February, 2026
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Fri27Feb
A proposed biofuel clause for time charter parties was not adopted after concerns were raised over regulatory uncertainty and operational impacts.
BIMCO Adopts ETS Allowances Clause While Biofuel Clause Put Under Review
Thu26Feb
New premium service helps shipowners turn vessel data into fuel savings and stronger compliance.
StormGeo Launches Premium Fleet Performance Service
Wed25Feb
The Liberian-flagged 42,289 GT cruise ship Blue Dream Melody was arrested on February 11 at Beihai Port in China.
Island Oil Arrests Cruise Ship in China Over Bunker Payment Dispute
Mon23Feb
German engine diagnostics specialist CMT says engine optimisation is emerging as a way to manage rising emissions-related operating costs.
Full EU ETS Exposure Turns Engine Performance into Cost Control Tool
Fri20Feb
The threat of increased tariffs was a key element of the US strategy to block a vote on the net-zero framework at the IMO in October.
US Supreme Court Rules Against Trump Administration's Tariff Authority
Tue17Feb
Draft amendments agreed at the IMO level would enable certification of engines running on non-carbon fuels such as ammonia and hydrogen.
IMO Advances Certification Rules for Engines Using Ammonia and Hydrogen
Fri13Feb
Peninsula is seeking $109,885, as well as at least $200,000 in costs, from Norvic in a dispute over a hedging agreement.
Peninsula Sues Novic Shipping International Over Hedging Agreement
Thu12Feb
The European shipowners group says regional measures should be transitional and replaced by a single global framework.
ECSA Urges Withdrawal of EU Shipping Rules Once IMO NZF is Adopted