Americas News

Trinidad and Tobago Moves to Expand Bunkering

The nation hopes to take advantage of its location to sell more fuel and maritime services.

24 Dec 2013

Reduced Bunker Bills "Number 1 Reason" for LNG Switch

Canadian operator expects to operate new dual-fuel ferries on LNG 99% of the time.

23 Dec 2013

Intertek Opens New U.S. Gulf Coast Lab

The move supports the growth of the region's bunkering and refining businesses.

20 Dec 2013

Long Beach Names New Harbor Commission President

Newly appointed Commissioner Lori Ann Farrell elected Secretary.

19 Dec 2013

Aegean Completes Acquisition of Hess Bunker Business

The deal gives the company a presence in the U.S. East Coast, including New York and Baltimore.

19 Dec 2013

Navy Officer Pleads Guilty in GDMA Scandal

The Navy criminal investigator has not yet said whether he will assist in the investigation.

19 Dec 2013

Higher U.S. Crude Production will Mean Lower Oil Prices

Energy companies call for the nation to allow crude exports as supply rises.

17 Dec 2013

U.S. Navy Researching Fuel from Seawater

The technology could be ready for commercialisation in 10 to 15 years.

17 Dec 2013

$1B Canadian Transshipment Center Proposed

The facility could also be used to ship LNG with a connection to a gas pipeline.

13 Dec 2013

U.S. Military Widens Biofuel Use through "Farm-to-Fleet" Deal

"They're cost effective for our military," says agricultural secretary.

13 Dec 2013

Lockheed Martin Adapting Rocket Tech for LNG Bunkering

The technology could help simplify the safe bunkering of the cryogenic fuel.

12 Dec 2013

Canadian Operator to Build 3 LNG-Powered Ferries

B.C. Ferries has shortlisted six shipyards, mostly in Europe, to construct the new ferries.

10 Dec 2013

Five Year Sentence for Former Sea Star President

Frank Peake was convicted over price fixing on U.S.-Puerto Rico routes.

10 Dec 2013

Canadian Firm Plans Methanol-Powered Tankers

Canada's Waterfront Shipping says the ships will be capable of running on methanol, as well as traditional fuels.

9 Dec 2013

U.S. Regulators Delay P3 Approval

The request for more information extends the timeline for the nation's regulatory review of the alliance.

6 Dec 2013

Maritime Services Firm in Alaska Joint Venture

The new firm will be based in Anchorage and provide services around the state.

5 Dec 2013

Canada Wants Unlimited Liability for Oil Spills

"Canadian taxpayers should not bear any liability for spills" as LNG, bitumen exports move forward.

4 Dec 2013

GE: The Age of Gas is Here

TOTE CEO Anthony Chiarello says the fuel will dominate the market within five to 10 years.

3 Dec 2013

LNG Container RoRo Design "Raises the Bar"

Wärtsilä Corp. says the Crowley vessels will combine environmental and operational goals.

3 Dec 2013

US Gulf Supplier Expands Bunker Barge Fleet

Atlantic Gulf Bunkering says the new barges will help it provide customers with custom blends and low‐sulphur fuels.

2 Dec 2013