In Japan, the City of Yokohama revised its port incentive program on January 1, 2026, adding new exemptions for methanol- and biofuel-powered vessels entering Yokohama Port. Ships using methanol as fuel now qualify for full port entry fee waivers, while vessels bunkering at least 300 metric tonnes of marine biofuel containing 24 percent or more […]
In the Netherlands and Belgium, Manifold Times reports mass flow meter systems became mandatory on January 1 for bunker vessels delivering residual fuels, distillates, and biofuels at the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges. The requirement applies to all licensed suppliers operating in both ports and is intended to improve accuracy, safety, and transparency in marine […]
In Texas, Offshore Energy reports the Beaumont New Ammonia facility in southeast Texas has produced its first ammonia following systems testing, marking the start of commissioning for the 1.1 million ton per year plant. The facility, owned by OCI Global, is scheduled to be handed over to Woodside Energy in early 2026, with commercial production […]
In the UAE, Oil & Gas Middle East reports Emaar Hospitality Group and Lootah Biofuels have begun supplying Sustainable Bio Yacht Fuel at Dubai Marina Yacht Club and Creek Marina Yacht Club, introducing one of the first commercial marine biofuel offerings for leisure craft in the Gulf region. The fuel is made from used cooking […]
In South Korea, researchers at the Korea Institute of Materials Science have developed a high-resistance carbon coating that shields metal ship components from the aggressive corrosion and wear caused by ammonia fuel. The coating, intended for engines, valves, pumps, and bearings, cuts corrosion current density from 48 to 4 microamperes per square centimeter, a reduction […]
In China, Xinde Marine News reports China’s top shipowners and policymakers gathered on January 5 to launch the New Energy and Environment Committee, a high-level alliance set to orchestrate the country’s push for low-carbon shipping. With 320 attendees and 82 founding members, the group promises to weld policy, fuel supply, tech development, and ship design […]
🔥 What’s Hot: The Must Haves Making a Splash in 2026 LNG — The Tailored Transitional Look If marine fuels had a little black dress, LNG would be it. Globally recognizable, easy to style, and adaptable to many settings, LNG remains the go to for shipowners wanting to stay on trend. But 2026 is shaping […]
In China, Sina Finance reports CMA CGM has taken delivery of the CMA CGM Antigone, its first methanol-powered containership built domestically, marking a milestone in the company’s decarbonization strategy. The 15,000-TEU vessel was handed over at Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai on December 11 and is the lead ship in a six-vessel series ordered by the […]
In Norway, Heidelberg Materials Norway has secured a decade-long charter for a methanol-powered cement carrier, set to enter service in early 2028. Designed and operated by Germany’s Hartmann Group, the vessel will run primarily on green methanol and is expected to cut annual CO₂ emissions by up to 6,000 tons on routes linking Brevik with […]
In Rotterdam, Engine Online reports liquefied biomethane remains the lowest-cost marine fuel for EU-to-EU voyages, with adjusted prices ranging from $50 to $215 per ton, depending on engine type. Its sharp cost advantage comes from its zero-gram CO₂e per megajoule emissions rating and its eligibility for FuelEU Maritime compliance pooling, which allows shipowners to sell […]
