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USCG Removes Safety Zone Following Istra Ace Bunker Spill

The channel is said to now be open to all vessel traffic in L.A. Harbor, although clean-up of efforts are still ongoing.

German Shipping Companies Fined $1.5 Million Over Illegal Oil Discharge

The companies, which owned and operated the M/V BBC Magellan, pled guilty to illegally discharging oil into the ocean, among other charges.

Authorities Call for Marine Safety Improvements After Fuel Tanker Grounding

Better safety training said to be needed after a case in which fatigue among the crew was found to have contributed to the fuel tanker running aground.

Monjasa Eyes Further Growth as it Marks 5 Years in the U.S.

"Our U.S. office is bound to further penetrate the local market and develop our reselling capabilities in this area," says Monjasa's General Manager.

Obama's Drilling Ban Meaningless for Producers Now, But Could Tee Up Price Jumps in Future Years

But Bloomberg concedes that another potential supply source for the longer term has been tied up.

USCG Says Faulty Piping the Suspected Cause of L.A. Bunker Spill

The USCG had initially said they believed that the spill was caused by a hatch on the cargo vessel that was not made water tight.

MOL Vessel Linked to Spill During Bunkering at Los Angeles

The USCG says the spill was the result of a hatch on the cargo vessel that was not water tight.

More Setbacks for Production Freeze/Cut Proponents, No Progress Expected for This Month

Analysts are beginning to regard the chaotic process as "funny."

Kirby Purchases Tanker Barge Fleet from Seacor for $88 Million

The purchase includes 27 inland 30,000 barrel tank barges, 13 inland towboats, one 30,000 barrel tank barge, and one newbuild towboat.

Brent Breaks $40/bbl, But Glut Warnings Persist

Analysts think an improved attitude towards risk assets overall is the real reason for the oil rally.

New Player Enters LA/Long Beach Market

"We plan to maintain that same high quality standard ... that people know us for from our many years of service," President Scott Henry tells Ship & Bunker.

Port of Long Beach Hails Impact of Lowering Vessel Speeds

The U.S. port says thousands of tonnes of air pollution were avoided last year through a programme that rewards ships for reducing their speed.

Aegean Expands US West Coast Team

Francesca Himelman will be based at new offices located in Long Beach, U.S., the global bunker player has told Ship & Bunker.

$40 is the New $70 to Trigger More U.S. Shale Production

John Kilduff says the threat of a shale rebound is "putting a cap on oil prices."

Peruvian Dry Bulk Player to Succumb to Bankruptcy Amid Vessel Arrest

The vessel's cargo, which is said to consist of 4 tonnes of illegally harvested Amazonian timber, was prevented from entering the U.S. last month.

Oil Prices Won't Begin Recovering until late 2017: Mexico

Meanwhile, the country will participate in a March discussion about the proposed output freeze.

Bunker Spill Off California Coast Linked to Vessel That Sank Over 60 Years Ago

The S.S. Jacob Luckenbach, which is said to have sunk with 457,000 gallons of bunkers on board, has been leaking fuel intermittently over the years.

Buckeye Enjoys Strong Performance at Marine Terminals

Buckeye Partners releases strong fourth quarter numbers.

VTTI Reports Strong Financials, Full Tanks

VTTI executives ready for further declines in fuel prices.

U.S. Launches New ECA Compliance Bunker Inspection Program

The new testing will start next Monday, February 29, 2016.

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