Americas News

Gard Issues Alert on California's Updated At Berth Emission Regs
From January 1, vessels will be required to use shore power and reduce emissions by 70 percent while at berth at a California port.
7 Dec 2016
Crowley's Puerto Rico Services Join Energy Efficiency Partnership
The SmartWay Transport Partnership is a collaborative effort between U.S. EPA and industry players.
5 Dec 2016
Derecktor to Build Zero Emission Food Transportation Vessel
The Organic Market Delivery Vessel will be able to travel emission-free on a lithium battery component for approximately 3 voyage hours without recharge.
5 Dec 2016
APT Takes Delivery of Newest LNG-Ready Product Tanker
American Endurance is the first of four next generation LNG-ready product tankers being built for American Petroleum Tankers by Philly Shipyard.
1 Dec 2016
CB&I Awarded Contract for Tacoma LNG Storage and Refuelling Facility
The contract, which is worth more than $200 million, covers the engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction PSE's Tacoma LNG Plant
30 Nov 2016
Copec Completes First Bunkering at Newly Launched Supply Location
"Puerto Williams is a perfect place to bunker," Bunker Manager Milan Abovich tells Ship & Bunker.
24 Nov 2016
Canadian Companies Look for Opportunities Amid Tightening Bunker Regs
Field Upgrading, which plans to turn bitumen into ultra-low sulfur bunkers, is noted to be just one of those many companies.
23 Nov 2016
Ship Officer Given Eight Month U.S. Prison Sentence Related to Oily Waste Dumping
In addition to the prison term, Girolamo Curatolo was also given a sentence of one year of supervised release and ordered to pay a fine of $5,000.
22 Nov 2016
Petro Inspect Launches New US-Based Operation
Mr. Ahmad Ebrahem as the Operations Manager / Chief Surveyor of Americas region.
21 Nov 2016
LNG Bunker Barge Delivery to CME Delayed Until Early 2017
The vessel, named CME Jacksonville, was initially slated for delivery in July 2016.
21 Nov 2016
Ports of L.A. and Long Beach Move Toward Zero Emissions with "Bold" Updated Emission Reduction Plan
CAAP 2017 is said to enhance the ports' existing plan to reduce emissions from all port-related sources.
18 Nov 2016
Jamaica One Step Closer to LNG Bunkering as $2.5 Billion Port Plan Resumes Course
The Port Authority of Jamaica says it has been in discussions with cruise lines on making LNG bunkering possible when it "becomes readily available."
18 Nov 2016
Petro Inspect Launches New Operation in Brazil
Mr. Gilson Riberio has been appointed as the Operations Manager / Chief Surveyor of Brazil and South Americas region.
18 Nov 2016
Hamm Wants Trump to Slash Oil Regulations as Oklahoma Now Faces "Regular" Fracking Related Earthquakes
Trump's vow to reinvigorate the U.S. oil industry is also causing worry among analysts.
15 Nov 2016
Shore Power at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal Fully Operational and "Ready for Ships"
The opening comes after management responsibilities for the terminal's shore power facilities were transferred to NYCEDC in September 2016.
14 Nov 2016
Brazilian Ports See Sharp MGO Price Drop Resulting From New Petrobras Pricing Policy
Petrobras' decision is said to come as a result of a fall in international oil prices since October.
11 Nov 2016
Analysts Worry That Trump Win Puts Pressure On Opec Deal
They also think he'll slow the global economy, alienate key Middle East nations, and lower oil demand.
10 Nov 2016
Trump Win a Huge Boost For US Oil Sector; Hamm Says Energy Independence Now a Genuine Possibility
The underdog Republican is expected to claw back many environmental regulations blocking industry progess.
10 Nov 2016
ARB Issues Advisory on California's Updated At Berth Regulation Implementation
From January 1, 2017 vessels will be required to use shore power and reduce emissions by 70 percent, up from the current required reduction of 50 percent.
9 Nov 2016
Maersk Line, Long Beach, and Los Angeles Partner to Monitor Vessel "Energy Efficiency Makeover"
The project is intended to measure the environmental benefits of $125 million in upgrades completed on 12 Maersk ships.
8 Nov 2016