Americas News

Concerns Raised Ahead of New California Shore-Power Regulation
But ARB says if vessel operators have tried their best to comply, they shouldn't be worried about major penalties.
1 Nov 2013
Further Delay for Panama Canal Expansion
For the second time, problems with the completion of locks has pushed the completion date back.
31 Oct 2013
OGX in Latin America's Largest-Ever Bankruptcy Filing
The oil company, controlled by former multi-billionaire Eike Batista, owes $5.1 billion to creditors.
31 Oct 2013
LNG Partnership to Build First Plant in Florida
Eagle LNG Partners is planning large plants for Florida and Washington and smaller ones elsewhere in North America.
30 Oct 2013
Obama Administration "Embracing" LNG Bunkers
With cost savings, environmental benefits, the sector "is blossoming before our eyes," official says.
30 Oct 2013
Bunker Barge Firm Reports Record Profit
Strong demand and favorable price trends boosted Kirby's Q3 results.
30 Oct 2013
U.S. Ballast Water Rules will Cost Canadians $1.1 Billion
CSA says the rules exempt almost all U.S. vessels while applying to most of the Canadian fleet.
29 Oct 2013
Maersk Line Confident on P3 Approval
U.S. authorities worried about reduction of fleet from 346 to 255 vessels.
25 Oct 2013
OW Bunker Expands in North America
The bunker supplier and trader makes new hires at their Stamford and Houston locations.
24 Oct 2013
LNG Bunker Developments "Moving Fast in North America"
The drivers and plans to make it happen are "all looking good," says Lloyd's Register manager.
21 Oct 2013
Maritime Academy Gets $1.4 for Emissions Reduction R&D
"The Academy...has the knowledgebase needed to develop emissions reductions and efficiency solutions for marine diesel engines."
18 Oct 2013
Strike Shuts Baltimore Terminals
Closure affects imports of cars, arbitration scheduled for Friday.
17 Oct 2013
RightShip Appoints New Vice President, Americas
Anuj Chopra joins the ship vetting specialist effective October 7, 2013.
17 Oct 2013
Harvey Gulf Buys Company for $460M
The company is the third Harvey has purchased in a year as it ramps up operations in the Gulf of Mexico.
15 Oct 2013
WFS Expands Credit Facility to $1.1 Billion
The maturity date of the facility was extended by more than two years to October 2018.
14 Oct 2013
Rolls-Royce Gets First Order for Fuel-Saving Retrofit
US ship owner having new Promas Lite system retrofit done at Seattle port.
14 Oct 2013
U.S. to Be Second-Largest Oil Producer in 2014
The nation's shale oil production will push it above Russia, could lead to glut in Gulf of Mexico.
14 Oct 2013
Study: Low-Sulfur Rule has Dropped Pollution at U.S. Port
A California law has resulted in a 3 percent reduction in PM 2.5 contamination around the Port of Oakland.
10 Oct 2013
Seattle-Based Cruise Ships a Priority for Scrubbers
Carnival Cruises says Alaska cruises "were carrying a disproportionate burden" of ECA regulations.
10 Oct 2013
Buckeye Buying Hess Terminal Network for $850M
The U.S. company is expanding its East Coast and Bahamas presence as Hess focuses on oil production.
10 Oct 2013