Americas News

Canadian Ferry Terminal To Get Shore Power
The system could save $45,000 and drop greenhouse gas emissions by 120,000 kilograms per year.
7 Mar 2013
Biofuel Company Sees 'Very Encouraging' Marine Fuels Market
Gevo switched its production from ethanol to isobutanol, which it says is an appropriate blend stock for marine fuel.
6 Mar 2013
NOAA Vessels Get Fuel Monitoring System
The units, installed on six ships by Krill Systems Inc., record sensor data and create custom reports.
6 Mar 2013
Brightoil to "Restart" Houston Trading Activities
Says it expects the trading conditions in the oil markets "to remain very competitive and volatile throughout 2013."
5 Mar 2013
British Columbia Studying Oil Spills
The province will "press the federal government for a stronger role" to protect against west coast spills.
4 Mar 2013
V-Marine Fuels Enters U.S. Physical Market
Supplier is commencing physical operations in the Port of Houston and Texas City, Galveston today.
1 Mar 2013
Bahamas Oil Spills Prompt Call for New Law
A Bahamas attorney says the island nation needs an Environmental Protection Act.
27 Feb 2013
Annual Bunker Sales Rise in Panama
Potential for further growth in bunkering is seen once the Panama Canal expansion is complete.
27 Feb 2013
DNVPS Issue Low Sulfur Bunker Fuel Warning for New York
Four samples showed high-density levels, and slightly elevated amounts of highly abrasive particles.
26 Feb 2013
Port of San Diego Shore Power Project Approved
The Board of Port Commissioners will select a contractor for the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal project in April.
22 Feb 2013
Petrobras Could Sell $400M in Argentine Assets
The Brazilian company is trying to raise money for new investments.
22 Feb 2013
Record Earnings for World Fuel Services
Gross profit for the company's marine services division grew 7 percent to $208 million.
22 Feb 2013
New Marine "Wrinkle" Coating Could Reduce Bunker Bills
The physical movements prevent buildup of organisms that can reduce fuel efficiency.
21 Feb 2013
Canadian Refinery's Future in Doubt
Marine supply terminal likely to stay open even if refinery closes.
21 Feb 2013
MP Doubts All Five Canada LNG Projects will Happen
Three terminals in Kitimat are farther along in development than two in Prince Rupert.
20 Feb 2013
Leak in Fuel Return Line Caused Triumph Cruise Ship Fire
U.S. Coast Guard Commander says the ship's crew "did a very good job."
19 Feb 2013
Bahamas Officials Investigating Another Oil Spill
The spill is the second in two months involving the Bahamas Oil Refining Company.
19 Feb 2013
OW Bunker Launches Second Supply Vessel in Gulf of Mexico
WAPPEN von HAMBURG will be deployed in the Gulf of Mexico from March 2013.
18 Feb 2013
Los Angeles IFO Ends the week Down
Overall bunker price movement in North America continued to be mixed.
15 Feb 2013
New Rules for San Francisco Bay To Avoid Possible Spills
Tankers and cargo vessels won't be allowed to leave the bay in heavy fog.
15 Feb 2013