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Ferry to be Converted to Battery Hybrid System

The operator says the new system will reduce fuel use by 20 percent and save $21.5 million over 16 years.

Terminal Operator Expanding in Florida

The company, a subsidiary of Apex Oil, has bought land from Chevron USA for $20.8 million.

U.S. Spending $18M on Pilot Biofuel Projects

The four projects seek cost-effective ways to convert waste materials, non-food biomass, and algae into fuel.

U.S. Navy Secretary: We Must Continue to Invest in Alternative Energy

The Navy is using hybrid electric vessels and biofuels to reduce its use of petroleum.

Canada Funding Halifax Port Improvements

Integrated port logistics system and air gap system promise to help with environmental and efficiency goals.

U.S. Could End Net Oil Imports by 2035

A new government report says high production and dropping consumption could make the country a net exporter in 25 years.

EPA Approval for Wärtsilä LNG, Diesel Dual-Fuel Engines

The certification will enable Wärtsilä to "strongly enter the American market."

New Fuel-Saving System for U.S. Navy Ship

The USS Mount Whitney will be equipped with automation components to drop fuel use and crew workload.

U.S. Navy Adds Seven Vessels

A new oceanographic research vessel will use fuel-efficient diesel electric propulsion systems to reduce fuel and maintenance costs.

Emissions Fall at Port of Charleston

Equipment and truck emissions fell from 2005 to 2011, but vessel emissions were up as ship sizes rose.

Canada Funding More Shore Power Projects

The government says the initiative will reduce air pollution in large urban centers and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Great Lakes S.S. Badger Drops LNG-power Concept

The company that operates the coal-powered ferry said an ash retention system is the only solution to meet EPA requirements quickly.

ILA Overwhelmingly Approve New Master Contract

The new six-year contract covers U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.

Fuel Efficiency is Driving Down Bunker Demand

Demand in the U.S. and Panama is near all-time lows as ships adopt measures including slow steaming.

Teekay Tankers Orders Four Fuel-Efficient LR2 Product Tankers

The newbuilds are said to have 20 to 30 percent fuel savings compared to current vessels.

Canadian Shipowners Protest U.S. Ballast Water Rules

The rules, which seek to protect the Great Lakes from invasive species, are also under fire from conservationists who say they don't go far enough.

Port of Seattle Joins Green Marine Program

The port is the first on the U.S. West Coast to sign on to the industry effort to reduce environmental impacts.

First Nation Calls for Canadian LNG Export Licence to be Revoked

The group says the project in British Columbia, led by Shell, would affect the environment and natural resources.

Bunker Spill Hits Brazil

The spill occurred at a refuelling pier run by a Petrobrás subsidiary late Friday.

Fifth Month of New Tanker Orders for Scorpio

The product tanker operator now has 39 new vessels on order all at South Korea shipyards.

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