Environment
MOL and Vale to install two Norsepower Rotor Sails to in-service capsize bulk carrier
Bulk carrier currently employed under mid-term contract for transportation of iron ore for Vale and installation of the rotor sails is expected in the first half of 2024.

Bunker Fuel
Singapore-based Straits Bio-LNG aims to deliver 250,000 mt of bio-LNG bunker fuel per year
Firm is currently in advanced stage of testing breaking down Empty Fruit Bunch through an established biological process with high enzyme concentration in its R&D facility in Malaysia to produce bio-LNG.
Alternative Fuels
South Korea to invest USD 154 million into construction of environment-friendly ships
Government, local governments, and public institutions plan to invest approximately KRW 222.3 billion (USD 154 million) to support the building or conversion of 81 environment-friendly ships.
Business
Solomon Islands government joins landowners in compensation claim over 2019 oil spill disaster
Considered the biggest environmental disaster in Solomon Islands’ history, grounding of “MV Solomon Trader” and subsequent oil spill caused environmental devastation at Rennell Island, says government.
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Alternative Fuels2 weeks ago
PowerCell: Hydrogen fuel cells with methanol reformer tech offers solution to net-zero shipping
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Business2 weeks ago
Singapore: Sea Oil Petroleum enters 2025 with international representatives, expanded team
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Legal2 weeks ago
Shell MGO bunker heist: Man sentenced to jail for hindering police investigations
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Newbuilding2 weeks ago
Consort Bunkers ‘L’ series newbuildings amongst top 10 ‘innovative achievements’ of Chinese shipbuilders
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Bunker Fuel2 weeks ago
IBIA: Dutch authorities to enforce ISO 13739 bunker sampling in Rotterdam by 2026
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Biofuel7 days ago
Malaysian biofuels hub to be developed in Johor for storage and export
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Biofuel2 weeks ago
Svitzer opts for bio bunker fuel to power tugs operating in Port of Esbjerg
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FuelEU2 weeks ago
Glander International Bunkering launches FuelEU Maritime compliance calculator