Americas News

Jamaica Marks Maritime Awareness Week with Call to Protect Ocean

Jamaica's maritime community is observing Maritime Awareness Week from September 22-26, echoing the IMO's call for urgent action to safeguard the oceans.

23 Sep 2025

Sing Fuels Hires Houston-Based Head of Americas From Oilmar

The new hire was previously a marine fuels trader for Oilmar in Houston from November 2023 to this month.

23 Sep 2025

OceanPact and Vast Begin HVO Biofuel Trial at Brazil's Açu Port

The trials seek to determine the feasibility of using HVO-based biofuels on OceanPact vessels.

16 Sep 2025

Panama Canal to Reserve Weekly Transit Slot for Dual-Fuel Ships from October

One weekly slot will be set aside for dual-fuel vessels from October, with priority given to loaded ships, larger tonnage and higher past payments.

16 Sep 2025

Bunker Firm Alterna Energy Opens Miami Office

The firm has hired Tom Ireland to lead the new office, serving as head of bunkers for the Americas.

15 Sep 2025

Panama Canal to Expand Hybrid Tugboat Fleet

The Panama Canal Authority plans to operate up to 20 hybrid tugboats.

12 Sep 2025

Panama August Bunker Sales Jump 8.2% On the Month

August VLSFO sales in Panama were the highest since March 2025.

11 Sep 2025

67 Containers Fall from Cargo Ship at Port of Long Beach

One emission capture barge was damaged in the incident, but port operations at Long Beach continue to run normally.

10 Sep 2025

BUNKER JOBS: Royal Caribbean Seeks Fuel Derivatives Manager

The company is looking for candidates with at least nine to 12 years of experience in financial or commodity derivatives in a publicly traded company.

9 Sep 2025

Vast Starts Work on Marine Fuels Storage Expansion at Brazil's Port of Acu

The terminal will add 40,000 m3 storage capacity for products like VLSFO.

9 Sep 2025

Emvolon and Freepoint Plan Biomethanol Production with Shipping in Focus

They target 6,000 mt/year of renewable methanol production by 2027.

9 Sep 2025

US Biofuel Imports Fall Sharply in 1H 2025 After Tax Credit Shift

The Energy Information Administration expects US biofuel imports to remain low next year.

9 Sep 2025

REAM Brings Back Bunkering at Vila do Conde Anchorage in Brazil

The company will supply MGO, IFO and LSMGO to ships in the anchorage.

1 Sep 2025

Dan-Bunkering Faces Bribery Allegation in US Legal Fight With Former Staff

Dan-Bunkering has denied an allegation of 'commercial bribery' raised in a lawsuit involving two former US employees over alleged breach of contract.

29 Aug 2025

V.Ships Norway Fined $2 Million for Maritime Pollution Offence

V.Ships Norway has been fined $2 million for illegal oily waste discharges in the sea.

28 Aug 2025

Incat Crowther to Design Hybrid-Electric Tour Vessel for Port Houston

The vessel will be designed and constructed in the US.

28 Aug 2025

Hanwha Group Commits $5 Billion in US Shipbuilding Industry

The announcement comes as the US government seeks to revive its shipbuilding industry.

28 Aug 2025

BASF and Yara Scrap US Gulf Coast Ammonia Project Targeted for Shipping

The project was intended to cater to future ammonia demand from the shipping sector.

27 Aug 2025

SWITCH Maritime Secures $2 Million for New York Hydrogen-Fuel Cell Ferry

SWITCH Maritime intends to develop a 150-passenger ferry for NYC waterways.

25 Aug 2025

Marine Casualties Involving US-Flagged Vessels Remained High in 2024

The US Coast Guard's latest report puts the average age of the domestic fleet at 28 years, highlighting ongoing safety and compliance challenges.

25 Aug 2025