Americas News

Rolls-Royce Gets £24 Million PSV Order
The four vessels will be used on oil and gas platforms off the Brazilian Coast
26 Oct 2012
NAT in New $430 Million Credit Facility
CEO says it will enable the company to grow, based upon both possible vessel acquisitions and newbuildings.
26 Oct 2012
Panama Supply Tight Amid Concern Over Cristobal Terminal Disruption
Traders concerned the ongoing strike in Colon could mean public terminals are closed preventing the loading of bunkers.
26 Oct 2012
U.S. Bunker Barge Sent 500nmi to Meet Low Sulfur Demand
Bunkers ordered for the tankers Kometik and Maatea was sent to Halifax, Canada from New York.
26 Oct 2012
More Shore Power Proposed in San Diego
New cold ironing development at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal is in conjunction with the Port's main tenant at the terminal.
25 Oct 2012
$14,000 Fine for Seattle Oil Spill
The spill resulted from a valve that was not closed properly and inadequately blocked openings that let oil run overboard.
25 Oct 2012
Panama Riots Stop Cargo Flow
APL says protests against privatization of lands near the Panama Canal have blocked the terminal access road.
25 Oct 2012
US Port Strike: ILA, USMX Discuss Major Issues
Parties now said to be reviewing their positions and analysing associated costs.
24 Oct 2012
Building of Largest Canadian CONRO Starts
Builder Flensburger promises eco-friendly design with dry scrubber system, and the ability to accommodate variety of cargo.
22 Oct 2012
Non-Compliant Fuel Cases Down in U.S.
Coast Guard finds incidents down from 18 in 2011 to eight so far this year, showing the industry is adapting to regulations
19 Oct 2012
KPI Bridge Oil Appoints New Trader
Firm says Mr. Mauro Agostini will be a great asset as he joins the company in their Miami, U.S. office.
19 Oct 2012
Tolson, Richardson Join OW Bunker
Supplier launches its U.S. Physical Division as former Noble, Chemoil men join to drive firm's growth in North America.
19 Oct 2012
OW Bunker Calls for Collaboration on Low-Sulfur Bunkers
The fuel supplier says the ECA's 1 percent sulfur fuel rule has create a supply-demand imbalance in North America
18 Oct 2012
U.S. Navy On Course With Renewable Energy Timeline
The Navy argues the extra expense of bio-diesel is worthwhile partly to help build a mass market.
18 Oct 2012
Cat Fines Up in US Bunkers as Sulfur Level Drops
DNVPS' Charlotte Rojgaard says as ECA regulations took effect in the US, aluminum and silicon levels rose in bunkers from the country's ports.
18 Oct 2012
Drop in Container Volumes at Port of Long Beach
Blames continuing weakness in the economy, and cutbacks in ship calls by several niche vessel operators.
17 Oct 2012
US Port Strike: Talks Making Good Progress
FMCS Director George H. Cohen says no deal yet done and there will be no further comment on the schedule for the negotiations.
15 Oct 2012
U.S. Awards $30M for Clean Diesel
Environmental Protection Agency awards will replace engines and propulsion systems for vessels in several states.
12 Oct 2012
LSFO Supply From New Bunkers International Barge in Colombia
Supplier says the Bocas Del Carare barge is fully operational and licensed to fuel ships in Buena Ventura.
10 Oct 2012
Environmental Groups Intervene in Alaska ECA Suit
Organisations warn of health risks, say "use of incredibly dirty fuel by ships near our coasts must stop now."
10 Oct 2012