Polaris orders WinGD dual-fuel engines for future Newcastlemaxes
WinGD will supply Polaris Shipping with four X72DF-M-1.0 engines capable of burning methanol or ethanol, giving the owner operational flexibility for its new Newcastlemax vessels.
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Polaris orders WinGD dual-fuel engines for future Newcastlemaxes
WinGD will supply Polaris Shipping with four X72DF-M-1.0 engines capable of burning methanol or ethanol, giving the owner operational flexibility for its new Newcastlemax vessels.
Houthis reported on Perim Island, raising Red Sea shipping concerns
MarineLink reported on 11 September 2026 that Reuters, citing four Yemeni government sources, said Houthi forces had reached Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a move that could affect a vital shipping corridor.
Fire at Qingdao shipyard kills 25 aboard cargo vessel
Twenty-five people died when a fire broke out at about 11:15 a.m. local time aboard a foreign cargo vessel undergoing repairs at the state-owned Qingdao Beihai shipyard, MarineLink reported on 11 September 2026.
US diesel benchmarks climb to record highs amid tanker strikes, Platts reports
Sources indicated on 11 September 2026 that Platts’ Gulf Coast ULSD assessment climbed to $4.816 per gallon on 9 September, citing tanker strikes and a weak inventory outlook as principal drivers.
IEA report sets out options to strengthen natural gas security after supply shocks
The IEA’s Gas Reserve Mechanisms and Flexibility Options report, published on 11 September 2026, examines how governments can improve resilience and preparedness for future natural gas supply disruptions.
Saudi crude output falls to lowest level since 1990, reports reports
Sources indicated on 11 September 2026 that Saudi Arabia’s crude output in August reached its lowest level since 1990, citing data submitted to OPEC and a Bloomberg reference amid regional disruption.
Copper retreats after tariff reports prompt market reassessment
Copper futures steadied at about $6.45 per pound after a sharp session linked to reports that US officials were reconsidering import duties on refined metals, amid concerns such levies would raise domestic prices and manufacturing costs.
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