Americas News

BC Ferries Preps Vessel for Dual-Fuel Conversion
The Spirit of British Columbia is set to be converted to to dual-fuel conventional and LNG bunker propulsion.
7 Sep 2016
USCG Reports Bunker Spill in Houston Channel After Tanker Fire
The channel was closed at 12:08 a.m. Tuesday, and security zone established from the Cargil facility to the Cemex docks.
6 Sep 2016
Port of Tacoma Extends Withdrawal Date for Proposed LNG Bunkering Facility
PSE has been granted an extension on the period in which the company can withdraw from its lease for a proposed 30 acre LNG plant.
5 Sep 2016
U.S. Court Convicts Two Greek Shipping Companies and Two Engineers with Crimes Related to Oily Waste Dumping
The convictions were made in relation oily waste dumping from M/V Ocean Hope into the Pacific Ocean last year.
5 Sep 2016
RBC: Expect Oil Markets To "Be Sloppy Until Year-End"
But oil in the $40s does not bother some U.S. shale producers.
5 Sep 2016
Hurricane Hermine Limits Bunkering at U.S. East Coast Ports
After the Port of Savannah was closed on Thursday, operations were also halted at the Port of Charleston, and limited at the Port of Wilmington on Friday.
2 Sep 2016
World Fuel Services to Close Connecticut Office: Sources
WFS has not yet publicly commented on the matter, but a source has told Ship & Bunker CT staff have the opportunity to move to its New Jersey office.
2 Sep 2016
Nine Percent Drop For Crude Heralds Biggest Weekly Decrease In Eight Months
Investor focus on growing U.S. stockpiles is responsible for the drop.
2 Sep 2016
Sixth of Eight Eco-Friendly LNG-Ready Tankers Launched for Sea-Vista
The Constitution is a 50,000 DWT LNG-conversion-ready product tanker.
1 Sep 2016
USCG Responds to Bunker Spill in Columbia River
The 250 gallon spill is said to have been linked to an 86-foot fishing vessel, the Emerald Sea.
30 Aug 2016
Three More Decisions Go Against Physical Suppliers Claiming for Unpaid Bunkers in the US
Aegean and CEPSA are among the latest suppliers to be told they do not meet the criteria for a maritime lien as per CIMLA.
29 Aug 2016
U.S. FMC "Stops the Clock" on Proposed Ocean Alliance
Commissioner William P. Doyle has voted to in favour of a RFAI from the parties of the proposed "Ocean Alliance," pausing progress on alliance approval.
26 Aug 2016
Matson Orders 2 LNG Dual-Fuel CON-Ros with "State-of-the-Art Green Technology"
The $511 million contract has been signed with General Dynamics NASSCO.
26 Aug 2016
PoLB Attributes Emissions Rise in 2015 to Port Congestion
Alongside a rise in emissions during 2015 from the previous year, the port also notes that its annual container traffic increased by 7 percent.
24 Aug 2016
Port of L.A. Takes Another Step Towards Zero Emissions
California's ARB says Mayor Eric Garcetti has appointed a new advisory board to support the reduction of carbon emissions at the Port of L.A.
23 Aug 2016
K Line Recognised for Bunker and Emission Saving Speed Reductions at California Ports
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have recognised K Line for a high level of compliance with voluntary speed reduction programmes during 2015.
22 Aug 2016
The Buck, Not The Talks, is Driving What Will be a Short-Term Rally: Cantor Fitzgerald
Cantor's chief market strategist predicts a $35-$45 target for oil in the near future.
22 Aug 2016
John w. Stone Lowers NOLA Bunkering Costs
The move, effective immediately, sees a reduction in barging fees and changes to New Orleans Port harbor limits.
19 Aug 2016
Doorae Shipping Fined in U.S. for Pollution Crimes, Second Time Since April
Doorae Shipping has been fined $275,000, and given a three year term of probation for failing to maintain an accurate oil record book.
18 Aug 2016
Venezuela Heading For Steepest Oil Output Drop in 14 years, Now An International Supply Risk
But for the meantime, Venezuela's woes appear to be a gain for the market.
17 Aug 2016