Americas News

OPEC Deal Could be Good News for U.S. Drillers, Which May Also Cause Output Deal To Unravel: Analysts
Analysts say over two dozen U.S. producers can profitably drill new wells as oil climbs to $60.
30 Sep 2016
Another US Court Ruling Finds a Physical Bunker Supplier is Not Entitled to a Maritime Lien
Once again the physical supplier was found to have not met the criteria for a Maritime Lien under CIMLA.
29 Sep 2016
San Francisco Bunker Market Could See Tighter Avails on Refinery Outage, Say Sources
Sources add the outage, which began Tuesday, has been estimated to last 45 days.
28 Sep 2016
Canada's First Dual Fuel Combo-Carrier Delivered to Great Lakes Operator
Groupe Desgagnés has taken delivery of the LNG-powered asphalt-bitumen-chemical tanker Damia Desgagnés.
28 Sep 2016
Kirby Agrees to Pay $4.9 Million for 2014 Houston Ship Channel Spill
In addition to the company's payment of penalties, Kirby has committed to improving the operations of its entire fleet.
27 Sep 2016
Spill Risk Ruled Out Following Fire on Pemex Oil Tanker: Officials
The tanker, known as Burgos, was carrying 167 barrels of diesel and gasoline products when an explosion occurred onboard on Saturday.
27 Sep 2016
EPA Says Clean Strategies and Tech the Key to Greener Ports
The declaration is the result of a new report, "the National Port Strategy Assessment: Reducing Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gases at U.S. Ports."
23 Sep 2016
APT Sees Keel Laid for Newest LNG-Ready Tanker
The vessel is the third in a series of four such vessels being built for APT by Philly Shipyard.
23 Sep 2016
Will Physical Suppliers See Any Positive Outcome from Remaining OW Bunker US Maritime Lien Cases?
"Based on the facts and the law so far, the cases have reached the right conclusion," ING lawyer Bruce G. Paulsen tells Ship & Bunker.
21 Sep 2016
Venezuela Confident on Oil Output Deal, Kilduff Says the Entire Issue is "a Joke"
The analyst also thinks oil is about to breach $40 on its way down.
20 Sep 2016
USCG to Debunker Capsized Vessel Following Lube Oil Spill
The Spirit of Sacramento capsized on September 6.
19 Sep 2016
Dan-Bunkering Moves Stamford Office Location
The company says the move is intended to accommodate the addition of more employees to its team.
19 Sep 2016
Fuel Barge Aground and Stranded in Northern Canada, as Arctic Season Closes In
Lawyers say it is a potentially "grave" situation.
16 Sep 2016
Great Lakes Carrier to Receive Alfa Laval PureSOx Scrubber
M/V Nacc Quebec will have a hybrid Alfa Laval PureSOx scrubber system with U-design installed.
15 Sep 2016
Jamaica Prepares for Bigger Vessels, Takes Next Steps Towards Goal of Being the Logistics Hub of the Caribbean
The access channel and the port basin are to be deepened, and the berths on the existing quay walls will be reinforced and renovated.
14 Sep 2016
Less Demand, More Production, And More Surplus For 2017: OPEC
The cartel calculates that an average surplus of 760,000 bpd is likely.
13 Sep 2016
Despite Monday's Gains, Oil's Near-Term Upside Still Capped at $45-$55
A further increase in the U.S. rig count is contributing to the bearish sentiment.
13 Sep 2016
Harvey Gulf Receives ABS and USCG Approvals for LNG-Bunkering Vessel
The vessel has been designed for both ship-to-ship and shore side LNG transfers, with the ability to load and discharge at a rate of 600 cbm per hour.
13 Sep 2016
Shipowners Calling at Canadian Ports Reminded of ECA Fuel Sampling Programme
"We would suggest that calling vessels' engineers identify suitable sampling points prior to an inspection," advises North P&I Club.
7 Sep 2016
USCG Reopens Houston Ship Channel After Fire and Bunker Spill
The Houston Ship Channel was been reopened at 3:31 p.m. Tuesday following a fire and bunker spill from a 810-foot tanker, the Aframax River.
7 Sep 2016