Americas News

Canada Announces $1.1 Billion Spill Response Plan
The plan will include stricter rules for businesses responsible for pollution, increased coast guard capacity, and new rescue stations.
8 Nov 2016
Canadian East Coast Ferry Operator Looks to Phase Out HFO
Marine Atlantic says it will continue to reduce its HFO consumption, aiming to become 100 percent reliant on marine diesel by January 2020.
8 Nov 2016
Navalmex Marks 20th Anniversary with Flagging of New Manzanillo-Based Bunker Tanker
As part of its fleet expansion program, next month the supplier will also add a bunker barge on Mexico's Gulf coast.
7 Nov 2016
Brooklyn Shore Power System Close to Starting Regular Operations
The news comes after reports of several months of multiple delays.
3 Nov 2016
Canadian Environmental Group Pushing for Impact Study of Bunker Spill that Happened 10 Years Ago
The study aims to evaluate the overall impacts and implications from the historical spill: "Is it breaking down, is it becoming inert or is it still a factor?"
3 Nov 2016
Brazilian Scientists Undertake Feasibility Study on LNG Bunkers
The study is noted to be supported by São Paulo Research Foundation, BG Group-Shell, and other various institutions.
3 Nov 2016
U.S. DUC Count Rises Dramatically, Sparking Talk They Are Close To Being Tapped
Producers says a "stable" $50 threshold is required for them to take action.
2 Nov 2016
Tacoma LNG Bunker Plant Moves Closer to Construction Following Latest Approval
Puget Sound Energy is said to be intending to break ground on the facility "in the near future."
2 Nov 2016
Low Sulfur Bunkers, Shore Power Help Port of Oakland to a 75% Drop in Shipping Emissions
"The results indicate the Port is advancing its 2008 commitment to reduce seaport-related diesel health risk by 85 percent by the year 2020," the port says.
2 Nov 2016
LNG Carriers Permitted to Bunker at Panama Canal
ACP has reversed its earlier decision to prohibit LNG carriers to bunker at the canal's Pacific anchorage, effective immediately.
1 Nov 2016
Bunker Suppliers Might Not Have a Lien, But That Doesn't Necessarily Mean They're Not Entitled to be Paid
"There's this belief out there that liens must exist and someone must have it, and that just isn't the case," Reed Smith Partner Andrea Pincus tells Ship & Bunker.
28 Oct 2016
Panama Canal Highlights Emission Reduction Initiatives at MEPC 70
Panama provided a presentation at MEPC 70, "Contributions of the Panama Canal to Reducing Emissions from International Shipping (MEPC 70/7/1)."
27 Oct 2016
German Ship Owner and Operator Plead Guilty in U.S. to Crimes Related to Oily Waste Dumping
The two companies pleaded guilty to failing to accurately maintain an Oil Record Book in relation to the MS Nils B.
26 Oct 2016
ING Lawyers: Decision Denying ING a Maritime Lien is Wrong
"The bank is now considering its options," lawyers acting on behalf of ING in the US have told Ship & Bunker.
26 Oct 2016
U.S. Fines Two Greek Companies $1.3 Million in Vessel Pollution Case
The two companies will also be required to pay a $200,000 community service payment for marine restoration and preservation projects.
24 Oct 2016
Ocean Alliance Receives U.S. FMC Approval
The approval enables OCEAN Alliance to become effective as of Monday, October 24, 2016.
24 Oct 2016
Major U-Turn for U.S. OW Bunker Cases as ING Bank is Denied Maritime Liens
The decision offers a glimmer of hope to physical suppliers, but it could also be a boon for bunker buyers as no-one may be eligible for a lien.
24 Oct 2016
Trump's "Unleashing" of U.S. Shale Will Result In Energy Independence by 2022: Hamm
Trump's energy advisor also thinks Trump will win in a Brexit style surprise election outcome.
24 Oct 2016
New Bunkering Operation Now Open on Canadian East Coast
Irving has opened its Halifax Harbour Terminal, which will provide storage and distribution of bunkers, among other fuels for various purposes.
24 Oct 2016
Kirby Pays $250,00 Toward Bunker Spill Clean Up on Canadian West Coast
Kirby Offshore Marine paid the money to the Heiltsuk Nation after the company's tug grounded off British Columbia's coast late last week.
21 Oct 2016