February, 2026
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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
Thu19Feb
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from February 12 – February 18, 2026.
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 7
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
Mon16Feb
But some see the current climate as an opportunity to expand on favourable terms, sources at IE Week events tell Ship & Bunker.
IE Week: Margin Pressure and Capital Strains Cloud Outlook for Bunker Industry
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
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from February 5 – February 11, 2026.
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 6
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
Tue10Feb
LR Advisory will help the LPG trader assess regulatory risk and implement the FuelEU Maritime pooling structure.
LR Advisory to Support Geogas on FuelEU Compliance and Pooling