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New Fishing Vessel Design Drops Fuel Use 30%
The boat uses a diesel electric propulsion system and a molded hull to help increase its energy efficiency.
10 May 2013
Crowley Maritime Starts LNG Business
The U.S. company acquired a business that exports the fuel to the Caribbean and Latin America on a small scale.
9 May 2013
Shell in Great Lakes LNG Bunkering Deal
Interlake Steamship will convert its vessels to run primarily on LNG.
9 May 2013
"Significant" Bunker Spill from Navy Vessel
The Halifax harbour spill follows a similar incident in 2011.
9 May 2013
Canada Now Enforcing North American ECA
Canadian official says aligning its regulations with the U.S. "is the logical thing to do."
8 May 2013
Maersk Line Limited Buys Eight Larger, More Fuel-Efficient Vessels
The ships will provide service between the U.S. East Coast and Pakistan.
8 May 2013
U.S. Army Vessels Use Soy-based Biofuel
The boats are part of a pilot program to explore biofuels as a way to cut emissions.
8 May 2013
Millions of Dollars Being Spent on Shore-Side Power
One shipper says it has spent an average of $1.7 million per vessel to comply with upcoming CARB regulations.
7 May 2013
Migration of Asia-U.S. Traffic Hurts Panama Canal
Carriers are choosing the Suez Canal route to accommodate larger, more fuel-efficient ships.
6 May 2013
Bunker's Mexico Group Opens U.S. Office
The bunker supplier's overseas office will be located in the Houston area.
6 May 2013
Traders Shipping More U.S. Oil to Canada
U.S. East Coast refiners say a legal barrier makes it hard for them to compete.
6 May 2013
Canadian Court Dismisses Ecuadorian Claim Against Chevron
The case, involving pollution of a rainforest, has lasted two decades and spanned several countries worldwide.
3 May 2013
Horizon Lines Reduces Q1 Loss
The company said reducing service to Puerto Rico lowered its revenue but will boost long-term financial performance.
2 May 2013
Keystone XL Pipeline Faces Delays
The Canada-U.S. pipeline will not begin construction until late 2015 as the U.S. debates the project.
2 May 2013
KPI Bridge Oil Appoints Vice CEO for the Group
The round of promotions also sees Jesper Rasmussen appointed Managing Director for its North American operations.
30 Apr 2013
60% Stake in Harley Marine Services Up for Sale
Australian investment bank Macquarie Group and California-based Laurel Crown Partners aim to complete the sale by July.
29 Apr 2013
World's Gas Supply Can Last 200 Years: CEO
The head of a Trinidad and Tobago energy company sees "a very bright future" for the industry.
29 Apr 2013
Shipper Focuses on Fuel Efficiency, Lowers Bunker Surcharge
Matson Navigation Company, Inc. says it will drop the bunker surcharge for its Hawaii service this Sunday, April 28, 2013.
26 Apr 2013
Bahamas Officials Inspect BORCO Facility
The Bahamas Oil Refining Company has come under fire after a series of spills in recent months.
26 Apr 2013
Three Injured After Gas Barge Explosions in Mobile, Alabama
The barges were reported empty at the time of the incident, but had been carrying natural gas liquid.
25 Apr 2013
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