Americas News

OW Bunker: Changing U.S. Market Gives New Opportunities in U.S. for Bunker Suppliers

Regulations, domestic fuel production, and changing trade patterns are altering the business, says Adrian Tolson.

20 Jun 2014

Ship Operator Fined Over U.S. Bunker Spill

The spill occurred in the U.S. state of Virginia when a fuel tank overflowed after being filled.

17 Jun 2014

Long Beach Waives Port Fees for Shore Power Users

The U.S. West Coast port said the move was a bid to attract more cargo ships while reducing pollution.

12 Jun 2014

U.S. Navy Seeks 37M gallons of Biofuels

The fuels for aircraft and ships must function like standard fuels at comparable prices.

11 Jun 2014

Widened Panama Canal "Will be Working" in January 2016

Construction on new locks resumed in May after a strike, avoiding further delays.

11 Jun 2014

Brazil Funding Bunker Ships as Part of a $1.84B Maritime Investment

The nation's Merchant Marine Fund is putting billions into vessel construction and shipyard upgrades.

6 Jun 2014

Ship Owner: Bunker Dispute Vessel Arrest is Unlawful

The arrest stems from the actions of a charterer unrelated to the owner, company head says.

4 Jun 2014

Two New Barges for U.S. Bunker Supplier

Bunkers International said its Atlantic Gulf Bunkering is planning an expansion to new ports.

3 Jun 2014

New Trader for Americas Fuel Company

C-Fuels hired Ruben Gonzalez, who has experience in the industry and with the Latin American market.

3 Jun 2014

Canadian Port Says No to Cold Ironing

"Shore power is a very cost prohibitive investment with limited benefits for ports-of-call like Victoria."

3 Jun 2014

LNG Specialists Unite for North America Bunkering

LNG America and Liquiline will jointly develop LNG bunkering and transportation.

2 Jun 2014

ABS to Class First U.S. LNG Bunker Barges

The class society will help "usher in a new era of clean domestic fuel," said distributor LNG America.

26 May 2014

CLIA: Growth in Alaska Cruise Vessel Calls Not a Sign of Recovery

Despite positive news in Vancouver, the cost of ECA compliance is real and the region's passenger volume is down overall, CLIA tells Ship & Bunker.

23 May 2014

Carnival to More Than Double its Scrubber Installations to Total 70 Ships

The $400 million investment will cover more than twice the number of vessels originally announced.

23 May 2014

OW Bunker Adds Additional Bunker Barge in Panama

The supplier says the Panama Canal to play a key role in changing regional marine fuel dynamics.

22 May 2014

Another Guilty Plea in GDMA Scandal

Navy officer directed ships to ports for overbilling and shared information on competitors' bids.

22 May 2014

Petrobras Adds New Bunker Barge at Rio de Janeiro Port

The 2,300 metric tonnes capacity m/v Luiz Rebeli has been operating since the beginning of this month.

20 May 2014

TOTE CEO Honored for LNG Ship Program

U.S. government and Port of Long Beach both present honors for environmental achievement in shipping.

20 May 2014

Garamendi says LNG is a "Huge Opportunity" for U.S. Maritime Industry

A lawmaker calls for public policy to direct benefits of the industry toward shipbuilders in the country.

19 May 2014

Court Rules for Cockett Marine in Unpaid Bunker Dispute

The ruling prevents the sale of a Panama-flagged ship because Cockett has a claim against the owner.

19 May 2014