January, 2026
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Tue13Jan
Weak margins, rising GHG compliance costs, limited growth in alternative fuel markets, geopolitical risk and sanctions issues are coming together to paint a picture of a highly uncertain start to the year.
VIEWPOINT: Bleak Prospects for Bunker Industry at Start of 2026
Fri09Jan
Former CFO Morten Skou and Lars Møller, director of OW Bunker subsidiary Dynamic Oil Trading, were sentenced to pay the compensation to the firm's bankruptcy estate by a Danish court on Friday.
Former OW Bunker Executives to Pay $31 Million Compensation Over Firm's Collapse
Thu08Jan
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from January 2 – January 7, 2026.
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 1
Thu08Jan
The Panama-flagged 48,524 GT crane ship SFE Hercules was detained on December 26 at 2:35 PM local time.
Crane Ship Arrested in Singapore
Wed07Jan
The MPA now lists Pertamina International Marketing & Distribution Pte Ltd among its licensed suppliers as of January 1, taking the total list to 39 firms.
Pertamina Wins Singapore Bunkering Licence
Wed07Jan
Russia has sent a submarine and other naval assets to escort the Russian-flagged VLCC Marinera out of Venezuelan waters.
Russian Navy Escorts Tanker Evading US Forces in Venezuela
Tue06Jan
The company is not in bankruptcy and has been granted protection from its creditors.
Court Orders Asset Sale of ARA Bunker Supplier Oilchart International
Fri02Jan
The US alleges the tankers generated revenue for President Nicolás Maduro's government in breach of sanctions.
US Sanctions Four Tankers for Alleged Links to Venezuela Shadow Fleet
Thu01Jan
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from December 25 2025 – January 1, 2026.
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 53
December, 2025
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Wed31Dec
The Federal Maritime Commission claims that some of the US-flagged ships carrying cargo for Israel were denied access to Spanish ports.
US Maritime Regulator Probes Spain Over Alleged Port Access Denials