Americas News

Imperial Oil Begins Decommissioning of Canadian Refinery
Imperial Oil Ltd. stopped commercially selling HFO due to the closing of their Dartmouth location.
8 Sep 2014
Plenty of Gas for LNG Bunkers in U.S.: FMC Commissioner
William P. Doyle said the fuel's price advantage will continue, and companies are taking notice.
8 Sep 2014
Testing of Shore Power Alternative Likely to Begin This Fall
The system could help reduce at-berth emissions beyond the scope of current regulations.
4 Sep 2014
Bunker Spill from U.S. Ferry
An equipment failure caused a leak during a transfer of diesel between tanks.
3 Sep 2014
Buckeye Buying Texas Oil Terminal
The $850 million deal also includes assets at Eagle Ford Shale.
3 Sep 2014
Wärtsilä Signs Management Deal for LNG-Fuelled PSVs
The contract with Harvey Gulf also includes diesel-powered offshore construction vessels.
28 Aug 2014
Engineering Firm Hired for LNG Bunker Barges
Taylor-Wharton will be part of LNG America's effort to launch a LNG barge by the end of 2015.
21 Aug 2014
Green Marine, Canadian Ports Sign MOU to Reduce Environmental Footprint
The groups will work together on improving the industry's environmental performance.
21 Aug 2014
ECA Costs Reduce Cruise Visits in Halifax
Carnival Cruise Line paying fewer visits, with smaller ships, due to low-sulfur fuel requirements.
20 Aug 2014
Wärtsilä Supplying Control System for U.S. LNG Bunker Station
The Harvey Gulf facility will allow bunkering to be handled from inside PSV control rooms.
19 Aug 2014
Arctic: US Urged to Lead HFO Ban
Green group Pacific Environment says black carbon and risks of spills are a big threat.
18 Aug 2014
US Steps Up ECA Enforcement: Vessels Boarded, Flyovers Considered
"The commercial and legal consequences of a failure to comply with the ECA's fuel oil sulphur limits ... are potentially severe," says UK P&I Club.
18 Aug 2014
Upgrades to PortMiami's Bunkering Infrastructure Could Lower Prices
However the price reduction from a recommended on-dock fueling terminal would not be enough to encourage more bunker business.
14 Aug 2014
U.S. Looking for Bunker Suppliers to Fill Defence Contracts
The total estimated quantity of fuel required is in excess of 100 million gallons of IFO380, IFO180, and MGO
14 Aug 2014
Refinery Owner Looks to Bunker Sales to Boost Market Share
"We're producing more fuel oil and are reviving our marketing efforts to sell bunker fuel."
13 Aug 2014
Spill As Multiple Vessels Collide During Bunkering
An unspecified amount of fuel has been spilled after a bulk carrier lost power and collided with an oil tanker, barge, and its towing vessel.
13 Aug 2014
OW Bunker to Expand Physical Operations in Latin America
The deal will "create a stronger, more flexible marine fuel supply chain for our customers in Colombia," says Petrocosta.
11 Aug 2014
Stranded Ship Owes $1.2M
The Greek-owned vessel has been stuck in the U.S. since April as the Coast Guard demands repairs.
8 Aug 2014
Private Equity-Backed Firm to Build Terminals
The new U.S. based firm is looking at projects in Latin America, Europe, and Africa.
8 Aug 2014
Port of Houston Begins Work to Accommodate Bigger Box Ships
The project will see Barbours Cut container terminal and the Bayport terminal dredged to a depth of 45 feet.
6 Aug 2014