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March, 2025
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Fri28Mar	NYK's Ammonia-Fuelled Tug Achieves Up to 95% GHG Reduction The tugboat has been modified to run on ammonia and will continue its operations in Tokyo.
Fri28Mar	ClassNK Grants Approval to Rigid Windsail of OceanWings ClassNK sees growing interest in wind-assisted propulsion systems in shipping.
Thu27Mar	MPA to Launch Digital Training Platform for Alternative Fuels The prototype was showcased at Singapore Maritime Week and will be ready for launch in the second half of 2025.
Thu27Mar	DNV Grants Design Approval for Chinese Ammonia-Ready Vessel DNV sees green ammonia as a strong contender to decarbonise the shipping sector.

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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

3South 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

4Minerva Deploys Floating Storage at Jeddah to Boost Red Sea Bunkering

The 113,000 m3 capacity floating storage unit will store VLSFO, HSFO and MGO.
24Apr

5VPS: 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.
22Apr

6IMO 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.
18Apr

7IMO 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.
21Apr

8COSCO 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.
24Apr

9BYD 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.
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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