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Bunkering, Port Disruptions Expected US East Coast Ports Prepare for Impending Snowstorms
"They won't operate barges in blizzard conditions - no visibility, high winds - it's way too dangerous," says trader.
26 Jan 2015
Port of Houston Fuel Supply Tight After Weather Delays
Heavy fog has caused the Houston Ship Channel to intermittently close.
26 Jan 2015
Total: Oil Price Will Bounce Back Even Higher
Total's CEO says the oil "price will come back higher again" and that onlookers should not underestimate the industry's resilience.
23 Jan 2015
Fuel Additive Linked to U.S. Wildlife Damage
Polyisobutylene is suspected as the substance which has led to hundreds of bird deaths in the San Francisco Bay area.
23 Jan 2015
Thordon Labels EALs as Too Expensive
"What is the point in shipowners investing in costly bio-lubricants when seawater is widely available and 100% free?" asks Thordon.
23 Jan 2015
Press Release: Capt. Panagiotis N. Tsakos Named Connecticut Maritime Association 2015 Commodore
Award to be presented March 25, 2015 at the conclusion of the CMA's Shipping 2015 Annual Conference and Exposition.
21 Jan 2015
Adrian Tolson Joins Aegean as Managing Director, Aegean Oil USA
Tolson will develop new physical supply locations and assist in marketing Aegean "as it continues to both grow and expand its footprint worldwide."
20 Jan 2015
Fishing Fleet Reports 9% Bunker Savings from Fuel Catalyst Units
Tecnologica de Alimentos SA will expand the number of fuel saving devices installed across its fleet.
20 Jan 2015
NYC Agencies Resist Biofuel Bunker Legislation
"DEP is concerned about the significant impacts this legislation will have on the Agency and our vessels," said NYC's Department of Environmental Protection.
19 Jan 2015
U.S. EPA Issues ECA Penalty Policy
Fines of up to $25,000 per violation, per day will be levied against shippers found in non-compliance with new sulfur regulations.
19 Jan 2015
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Predicts $31 Brent by the End of Q1
The prediction means bunkers at major ports would likely be priced between $163 and $175 per metric tonne.
19 Jan 2015
Shippers Land $147,000 in Fines for Violating Marine Fuel Sulfur Regulations
"State anti-pollution laws require shippers to do their part to protect air quality," said ARB Enforcement Chief Jim Ryden, announcing fines for four companies.
16 Jan 2015
Fuel oil to Brent Crack Spread at Two-Year Low
Healthy demand for bunkers has reportedly kept prices for marine fuel steady.
16 Jan 2015
Operator Postpones LNG Bunker Plans, Chooses Scrubbers for ECA Compliance
"But LNG may still offer a longer term sustainable solution," Interlake President Mark Barker tells Ship & Bunker.
14 Jan 2015
OW Bunker Issues Another Arrest Warrant Over Unpaid Bunker Bills
The target is the Greek-owned box ship Box Trader.
14 Jan 2015
Blount Boats Building Bunker Tanker for American Petroleum & Transport
The double-hulled tanker will replace an old single-hulled tanker in American Petroleum & Transport's fleet.
13 Jan 2015
US Shipper Wins ECA Exemption During $18 Million Scrubber Retrofits
Horizon Lines, Inc. says it will install scrubbers on three of its vessels.
13 Jan 2015
OW Bunker Issues Warrant for COSCO Ship Over Unpaid Bunkers
The fuel was allegedly bought and delivered last year.
9 Jan 2015
TOTE Signs Long Term Bunker Supply Agreement for LNG Containerships
The LNG will come from a facility being built by Wespac Midstream and Pivotal LNG.
8 Jan 2015
Frontline: VLCC Rates Strong As Demand for Floating Storage Rises
since mid-October, VLCC rates have doubled.
7 Jan 2015
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