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April, 2025
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Wed23Apr	$4 Million Boost for Shore Power at Port of Hueneme The US port in total has received funding of nearly $16 million for the shore power project.
Wed23Apr	Engine Fire on Passenger Ship in 2023 Caused by Lube Oil Debris Debris in the lube oil system caused a fire on the Ocean Navigator in 2023.
Wed23Apr	First HVO Marine Biofuel Supplied at Brazil's Açu Port A tugboat operated by Wilson Sons was bunkered with biofuel derived from hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).
Tue22Apr	Florida's Port Everglades Sees First LNG-Fuelled Boxship Arrival A ship operated by Quetzal became the first LNG-powered boxship to call at Port Everglades.
Fri18Apr	Mitsui Makes Strategic Investment in E-Fuels Firm Infinium Mitsui views e-fuels as a promising solution for reducing GHG emissions in the shipping sector.
Fri18Apr	Jamaica Backs IMO 2028 Deal, Demands More for Island Nations While the island nation supports the deal, it is urging greater support, emphasising that climate change has already significantly impacted the country's economy.
Thu17Apr	Shell Fuels MSC Cruises' LNG Ship in Miami Before Maiden Voyage The cruise ship's first LNG bunkering was carried out by Shell, MSC Cruises' official refuelling partner.
Thu17Apr	Valero Weighs Closure of Benicia Refinery by April 2026 The 170,000 b/d capacity refinery located in California produces gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and asphalt for road construction.
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	Monjasa Makes Series of Biofuel Sales to Norwegian Cruise Line The company recently supplied B20-HSFO to the Norwegian Jade in Cartagena.

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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

2FincoEnergies Expands Maritime Reach with Stake in Dutch Bunker Firm

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

3Minerva Deploys Floating Storage at Jeddah to Boost Red Sea Bunkering

The 113,000 m3 capacity floating storage unit will store VLSFO, HSFO and MGO.
22Apr

4IMO 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.
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.
18Apr

6IMO 2028: How Much Will 'Surplus Units' Cost?

Initial Ship & Bunker estimates show surplus units generated by the use of FAME B100 may be available for as little as $312/mtCO2e in 2028.
24Apr

7VPS: 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.
24Apr

8BYD Launches World's Largest LNG-Fuelled Car Carrier

The vessel can carry up to 9,200 vehicles and is the fourth car carrier in BYD's fleet.
24Apr

9South 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.
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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