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Browse the archivePrompt bunker supply tight in ARA; Verde adds barges to three hubs, report says
A report published by reports on 21 October 2026, based on ENGINE reporting, warns of tight prompt bunker fuel availability in the ARA and records that Verde Marine Energy has added barges to Flushing, Ghent and Ternuezen.
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Prompt bunker supply tight in ARA; Verde adds barges to three hubs, report says
A report published by reports on 21 October 2026, based on ENGINE reporting, warns of tight prompt bunker fuel availability in the ARA and records that Verde Marine Energy has added barges to Flushing, Ghent and Ternuezen.
Maersk Tankers’ RIPPLE retrofit picked for EU Innovation Fund support, pending grant finalisation
The RIPPLE retrofit project has been selected for EU Innovation Fund funding, pending finalisation of a grant agreement, to equip ships with dual-fuel engines and enable ammonia as a marine fuel.
Baltic Dry Index rises for third session to 2,680 points
The Baltic Dry Index climbed 3.4% to 2,680 points on 21 October 2026, its highest since 13 October, with strength in larger vessel classes providing the main support, sources report.
Reopened Venezuelan oil trade shifts the point of risk to vessels, report says
A The report dated 21 October 2026 argues that licences, waivers and commercial incentives have moved the primary compliance risk onto the vessel, requiring evidence-based screening by owners, insurers and financiers.
NIMASA conducts Operation Sea Guardian to enforce maritime compliance
MarineLink reported on 21 October 2026 that NIMASA carried out a targeted enforcement exercise, Operation Sea Guardian, to enforce compliance with maritime regulations in Nigerian waters; the published summary provided few operational details.
Houston Ship Channel trade rises in August and September 2026, Port Houston reports
Port Houston’s monthly report, as summarised by MarineLink on 21 October 2026, records consecutive growth in foreign exports, vessel traffic, container throughput and steel imports for August and September 2026.
New and established yards widen tanker newbuild roster, VesselsValue shows rise in first‑time orders
VesselsValue data cited by reports shows 51 vessels were ordered for the first time at newbuild yards in 2026, up 34% from 2025, as a wider mix of builders enters the tanker sector.
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