Americas News

New Bunkering Facility Planned for Trinidad and Tobago
The facility is part of a new dry dock project.
31 Mar 2015
ABS Updates LNG Bunkering Guidance to Include "Important Lessons"
The new guidelines are a response to growing demand for LNG vessels and infrastructure, says ABS.
30 Mar 2015
Deliveries in Santos are "Back to Normal"
Operations were suspended Tuesday night.
27 Mar 2015
LNG to Corner 12% of Bunker Market by 2030
LNG will make up only 1.5 percent of bunker demand by 2020, but will grow following changes to environmental regulations.
27 Mar 2015
Dual-Fuel Engines to Feature Increasingly in Box Markets
However the industry will "wait and see" while infrastructure concerns are addressed and other compliance options considered, says shipowner.
25 Mar 2015
Bunker Spill at Long Beach
Approximately 33 U.S. gallons of HFO was spilt during bunkering operations on Saturday morning.
25 Mar 2015
Star Bulk Swings to Red in "Transformational" 2014, Upbeat for Future
Revenue and EBITDA increased sharply on the prior year after company and vessel acquisitions, while operating costs per vessel decreased.
24 Mar 2015
February Cargo Volumes Fall 20% at Port of Long Beach in Wake of West Coast Labour Dispute
In total, 413,114 TEUs of cargo moved through the port
19 Mar 2015
USCG Finalises LNG Bunkering Guidelines, Leverages DNV GL Recommended Practice
USCG has leveraged DNV GL's guidance on simultaneous operations, says the classification society.
18 Mar 2015
CCNI Purchases Two Tankers from Singapore Shipper
Compania Chilena de Navegacion Interoceanica bought two 50,000 DWT tankers from Norden Shipping's Singapore branch
18 Mar 2015
Shipowner Calls Off $260M Refinancing Plan
CPLP will not pursue a $260 million "oportunistic" refinancing plan to issue ship mortgage notes.
18 Mar 2015
U.S. West Coast Ports Union Fined for Work Stoppages and Slowdowns
The union was fined $59,628 for its actions during labour negotiations that lasted almost eight months.
17 Mar 2015
Houston Ship Channel Closed After Ship Collision Caused MTBE Spill
A Venezuela-bound tanker crashed into a bulker, causing undetermined amounts of gasoline additive to spill into the waterway.
11 Mar 2015
Dan-Bunkering Hires Former OW Bunker Sales Manager in Houston
Michael Bruno-Sorensen joins Dan-Bunkering (America) as Sales Manager.
10 Mar 2015
Canadian Exporter Files For Protection Against OW Bunker-Related Ship Arrests
Potash company Canpotex wants to protect three of its chartered bulk carriers against arrest.
10 Mar 2015
Shell Launches Gulf of Mexico's First LNG Offshore Supply Vessel
The ship will serve the company's deep water operations.
6 Mar 2015
Shippers Look to Permanently Change Ports of Call After U.S. West Coast Labour Disruption
A survey found that 65 percent of shippers plan to move less cargo through West Coast ports through 2016.
6 Mar 2015
USCG Issues Safety Alert on Fuel Switching
There have been several recent reports of onboard machine room oil leaks resulting from fuel switchovers, says USCG.
5 Mar 2015
Timing of Bunker Surcharge Payments Helps Pacific Shipper's Bottom Line
Matson repeatedly dropped bunker surcharges last year but said "collections outpaced fuel expenditures."
4 Mar 2015
Maersk Line: 25,000 TEU Vessels Are Possible, but Won't be Practical Anytime Soon
Maersk Line CEO Soren Skou says 18,000 TEU capacity gives the best balance between economics and trading flexibility.
3 Mar 2015