MI – The Global Methanol Alliance (MI) and Green Marine have signed a collaboration agreement that will see them work across three areas to advance methanol as a marine fuel. In a statement issued today (22 October), MI highlighted that as more methanol-capable vessels enter service, the focus is increasingly shifting to the practical requirements of operating safely, from crew training and fuel handling to bunkering procedures and emergency preparedness. Under the agreement, MI and Green Marine will initially focus on three areas: Maritime methanol training, joint policy papers and technical guidance. In terms of training, MI will act as […]

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has reported that, as of September, 503 dual-fuel container ships and vehicle carriers are now on the water – up 41% from 358 at the same time last year – and a further 849 ships are on order. In a statement issued today (22 October), the WSC said that the latest figures from its Dual-Fuel Fleet Dashboard show that alternative-fuel-capable ships remain the dominant choice for container ship and vehicle carrier orders. By deadweight tonnage, they account for 65% of container ship orders and 97% of vehicle carrier orders, compared with 23% across the rest […]

The 1,793,464 cubic metres (cbm) of fossil marine fuel sold in Rotterdam during Q3 marked the highest quarterly total of the year to date. While still significantly down on 2025’s volumes, Q3’s total will be welcome news for bunker players at the European marine fuel hub port. As previously reported by ship.energy, the dwindling marine fuel sales volumes recorded during the first half of the year prompted several industry stakeholders to put their name to a position paper in July highlighting what it saw as the growing risks to Rotterdam’s status as a leading bunker port. Last quarter’s fossil bunkers […]