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April, 2025
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Wed16Apr	BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Rises to One-Week High Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index gained $1/mt to its highest level since April 8 on Tuesday.
Wed16Apr	Norway Confirms 2026 Fjord Zero-Emission Rule Norway reaffirms its zero-emission rule for cruise ships in the UNESCO World Heritage fjords by 2026, with a delayed deadline for larger cruise ships until 2032.
Tue15Apr	Oil Maintains Slump As Analysts Weigh Tariff Impacts However, Trump's modifications to tariffs provided some support.
Tue15Apr	MEPC 83: INTERCARGO Concerned About Complexity of IMO 2028 Measures Bulk shipping industry body INTERCARGO is concerned about the complex nature of GHG reduction measures put forward by the IMO.
Tue15Apr	IMO 2028 Deal May Unlock Synthetic LNG Investment: SEA-LNG The gas lobby group thinks that e-methane and bio-LNG are more scalable than other alternative fuels.
Tue15Apr	IMO Clears Path for Greater Biofuel Use with New Guidance The IMO has approved new guidance allowing bunker ships to carry higher biofuel blends, easing regulatory hurdles and supporting wider adoption of marine biofuels.
Tue15Apr	Worley and Topsoe to Develop e-Methanol Plants in the US They seek to cater to growing e-methanol bunker demand from the shipping sector.
Tue15Apr	BUNKER JOBS: Monjasa Seeks Marketing Executive in Vietnam The company is looking for candidates with some experience in shipping, maritime or the oil industry and fluent Vietnamese and English.
Tue15Apr	Rotterdam Gears Up for Ammonia with Pilot Bunkering Complete The pilot bunkering demonstrated 800 m3 of ammonia being transferred between two ships.
Tue15Apr	BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances for Third Day Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index gained $2/mt to $523/mt on Monday, reaching its highest level since April 8.

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23Apr

1IMO 2028: How Much Biofuel Will Be Needed to Avoid Penalties?

Initial Ship & Bunker analysis shows ships would need to use between 17.6% and 23.3% biofuel in B100 terms to avoid penalty charges in 2028.
24Apr

2South Korea Encourages Shift to Mass Flow Meters for Bunker Measurement

Suppliers in South Korea are already shifting to the use of MFMs, and barge fees are likely to rise in the country as a result, a local source tells Ship & Bunker.
24Apr

3FincoEnergies Expands Maritime Reach with Stake in Dutch Bunker Firm

FincoEnergies has partially acquired the business operations of bunker supplier Oliehandel Klaas de Boer.
24Apr

4VPS: Cashew Nut Shell Liquid – Biofuel Saviour or Concerning Contaminant?

Steve Bee of VPS discusses the potential for cashew nut shell liquid to be used as a biofuel component in bunker blends.
21Apr

5COSCO Criticises US Port Fees for Distorting Fair Competition

Chinese shipping firm COSCO says US port fees on Chinese vessels threaten the normal functioning of global shipping.
25Apr

6Bunker Prices Forecast to be Under $500/mt throughout 2026

Ship & Bunker's latest global average bunker price forecast shows a signifcant drop in expected average prices compared to just 3 months ago.
24Apr

7Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 16

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from April 17 – April 23, 2025.
22Apr

8IMO Pushes Ahead with Carbon Capture Framework

Carbon capture's profitability under the IMO 2028 deal will depend upon the system used and how the carbon is disposed of, a Value Maritime representative tells Ship & Bunker.
24Apr

9Minerva Deploys Floating Storage at Jeddah to Boost Red Sea Bunkering

The 113,000 m3 capacity floating storage unit will store VLSFO, HSFO and MGO.
21Apr

10Houthi Capabilities Hit as Iran Pulls Navy from Red Sea: Reports

The move could significantly dent Houthi capabilities, as the group may lose vital Iranian naval support just as US forces intensify operations in the region.

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