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U.S. Navy: Unmanned Vessels by Next Year, but "People Questions" Remain

The U.S. Navy says it has sucessfully tested unmanned, "autonomous" boats which could be put to use next year.

WesPac Midstream Ponders Alaskan LNG Bunkering Facility

250,000-gallon-per-day liquefaction plant planned near Anchorage.

Gevo Inc., Gulf Racing Fuels Develop New Marine Biofuels

Gevo is supplying isobutanol to be used in new EPA-compliant fuel blends for marine use from Gulf Racing Fuels.

Louisiana Builds First LNG Bunkering Facility in Baton-Rouge

The facility will be built by Houston-based Waller Marine, Inc. and Omaha-based Tenaska NG Fuels, LLC.

Gaz Métro to Triple LNG Capacity to Help Supply Marine Sectors

Canadian ferry, freight operators will use fuel from the expanded plant.

75% Reduction in Fuel Consumption for New Hybrid-Electric Vessel

The $2.7 million boat is the only research vessel in the United States to run on hybrid-electric propulsion.

TOTE: Lack of Bunkering Infrastructure, Loss of Cargo Space Not Factors When Choosing LNG

"As long as you know where you're going, the logistics work," says TOTE CEO Anthony Chiarello.

MARAD Awards University $400,000 to Research LNG Bunkers for the Great Lakes

The U.S. Maritime Administration will award the Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute funds to continue research and hold workshops.

U.S. Makes $210 million Investment in Biofuel Refineries

Emerald Biofuels LLC, Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc. and Red Rock Biofuels will produce biofuels that aim to be cost-competitive with petroleum-based fuels.

Ferry Operator Says Switching to LNG Will Save it Over $10 Million Per Year

CEO says LNG conversions are a "game changer" for the ferry operator in its bid to reduce fuel costs.

San Francisco Bunker Spill Under Investigation

A 100 by 150-yard sheen was visible by helicopter, 5,000 feet of boom deployed by Coast Guard in affected area

EPA Issues $5 Million in Grants to Reduce Marine Diesel Emissions

Submissions are now open for this year's Diesel Emission Reduction Act funding program by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Tote Secures U.S. Government Loan Guarantee for LNG Box Ships

The $324.6 million 'Title XI' loan guarantee is a boost to the company's plans to bring the new build LNG ships into use by 2015-6.

Port of Long Beach to "Meet or Surpass" Emissions Targets

Long Beach is on track with long term emissions reduction targets as agreed under the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan.

Shipper Warns on Increasing Bunker Costs, Surcharges from 2015 ECA Rules

"Low sulphur fuels are more expensive and growing demand is widely expected to further increase the costs of these fuels."

Construction Underway for "LNG-Conversion-Ready" Eco-Tankers

General Dynamics NASSCO says they are "building the most energy-efficient tankers in the Jones Act fleet."

Vard Marine Receives Patent for Dual Fuel Vessel

The company says 6 vessels currently under construction will be the first U.S. flag vessels able to operate exclusively on diesel fuel oil or natural gas.

Delays for 2M Launch Rumoured

Maersk Line and MSC met with U.S. regulators on Friday.

T&T Port Called "Energy Hub" for Region

Port Galeota will support demand related to Venezuela and Guyana energy industries.

U.S. Authorities Issue Recommendations on LNG Bunkering Methods

A new study considers the effects of ship sizes and port conditions on fuel transfers.

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