Americas News

ABS Releases Guide, Introduces LNG Fuel Ready Notation for Vessels
"There is strong interest in preparing for a future in which LNG takes a bigger role," says Chairman and CEO, Christopher Wiernicki.
9 Dec 2014
World Fuel Services Sells Interest In Crude Oil Joint Ventures
The sale includes the Pioneer Terminal in North Dakota for a base sale price of $43 million.
8 Dec 2014
U.S. Supplier NuStar Secures Arrest Order for Another Ship in OW Bunker Fallout
Nustar is allegedly owed almost $2.46 million for roughly 3,600 metric tons of fuel
8 Dec 2014
U.S. FMC Approves CKYHE Alliance
"I am in favor of not taking any further action to delay the implementation of this agreement, popularly known as CKYHE," says FMC Commissioner Doyle.
5 Dec 2014
Gaz Métro Welcomes Québec Funding For Energy Efficiency Programmes
LNG supplier Gaz Métro says the "extra financial assistance will enable our clients to launch a greater number of large-scale energy efficiency projects."
4 Dec 2014
Chemoil to Offer 0.10% Sulfur Fuel Oil and DMB Products
The products will be available in select U.S. and Gulf of Mexico ports from this month.
4 Dec 2014
Gas Company Invests $5 million in LNG Ferry Project
Canada's FortisBC will invest in 2 LNG-capable ferries.
3 Dec 2014
Ferry Operator Gets Go-Ahead for LNG Conversions, Aims to Cut Bunker Bill in Half
Modifications to the Spirit of Vancouver Island and the Spirit of British Columbia will take place between late 2016 and early 2018.
28 Nov 2014
Skuld Warns on MGO, HFO Fuel Switchover Procedures for 2015 ECA Compliance
California, which has had 0.10 percent regulations since the beginning of 2014, has had problems with ships losing propulsion power.
27 Nov 2014
U.S. EPA May Raise ECA Fines to $38,000 per Day: Sources
Sources say the fines are set to increase from the current $25,000 per day.
26 Nov 2014
Los Angeles-Long Beach Bunker Volumes Grow 33%
The port complex hit 1 million barrels of fuel for the sixth consecutive month.
26 Nov 2014
OW Bunker North America to Hold Bunker Auction Next Week
Interested bidders must submit a bid in writing by 1:00 p.m. EST on December 2, 2014, with the auction taking place on December 4.
25 Nov 2014
USCG, EPA "Stepping Up" Compliance Efforts for New 2015 ECA Rules
"We're stepping up our compliance efforts and will take targeted enforcement actions when necessary," says Assistant Administrator Cynthia Giles.
21 Nov 2014
Sea Star Line Opts For LNG Powered Box Ships
The two ships will be delivered in 2015 and 2016.
21 Nov 2014
Canadian Operator Orders 2 LNG Powered Ferries
"One of Seaspan's Core Values is care for the environment," says Seaspan Ferries Corporation VP Steve Roth.
21 Nov 2014
Vessel Chief Engineer Pleads Guilty in Marine Pollution Case
The engineer allegedly discharged oily waste overboard illegally while fasifying documents.
18 Nov 2014
SGMF Expands Scope in U.S.
SGMF has named a U.S. Vice Chairwoman for its Training and Competency Working Group.
11 Nov 2014
Shippers Turn to Government Over Fears of U.S. West Coast Port Shutdown
Labour union negotiations have recently gone sour.
10 Nov 2014
APM Cancels New Jersey Joint Venture
The project was in partnership with Brookfield Asset Management.
6 Nov 2014
MARAD Announces Vessel Fuel Cell Technology Test
The U.S. Maritime Administration says it is testing fuel cell technology as a power source for onboard electrical systems.
5 Nov 2014