Americas News

ICS: Uniform International Rules are Vital to Avoid Chaos
Agreement on the need for government support of the IMO should be be one of the main outcomes of Rio+20.
18 Jun 2012
WFS Maintains Quarterly Dividend
World Fuel Services Corporation declares an 11th consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $0.0375 per share.
12 Jun 2012
Bunker Price Drop Prompts Lower Surcharge
Matson say the "recent declines in bunker fuel prices" have prompted a bunker surcharge decrease of 3.5 percentage points.
11 Jun 2012
Bunker Spill in Alaska
Over 15,000 gallons of fuel reported to be have leaked from Army Reserve vessel the Monterrey near Kodiak, Alaska.
11 Jun 2012
ECA Could Raise Fuel Prices By 25%
Sulphur level cut comes into effect on August 1st, while the even tougher standard in 2015 could boost fuel costs 50%.
8 Jun 2012
Algae-Based Biofuel Reduces Emissions by Up To 25%
US Government release report showing algae-based biofuel beats ULSD on reduced emissions and gives better fuel consumption.
7 Jun 2012
Crane Sent to Recover Sunken Leaking Vessel
First of two cranes sent to lift the leaking 'Deep Sea' arrives today.
28 May 2012
BORCO Announce Bunkering Plans at Storage Facility
Firm to pursue a new "bunker filling station" at its expanding Grand Bahama based storage facility.
24 May 2012
Noble Bunkers Enters Gulf of Mexico Market
Physical bunker supply in the Gulf of Mexico to start in early June 2012.
22 May 2012
Sunken US Army Vessel "Leaking bunker Fuel"
USAT Brigadier General M. G. Zalinski sank in 1946 with a reported 700 tonnes of bunker fuel on board.
2 May 2012
Cruise Companies Want Congress On Board with Alternate ECA Rules
Cruise-ship industry reported to be lobbying Washington to press the EPA as Short Sea Shippers ask for exceptions to be made.
2 May 2012
Call for Ship Owners to Pay for Oil Spill Clean Ups And Compensation
Vancouver Mayor's proposed legislation would mean multi-billion dollar insurance coverage for ship owners who would be liable for all oil spill clean up and compensation costs.
1 May 2012
Short Sea Shippers Want Smaller North American ECA
CSL President Paul Cozza says "although well-intended, flaws in current ECA regulations will jeopardize the Short Sea Shipping sector."
26 Apr 2012
President Obama in Oil Market Manipulation Crack Down
Speculation is raising the price of a barrel of oil by as much as 40%.
17 Apr 2012
New York Cruise Ships Still Not Plugging In
Project needs another $4.3 million, time line slipping into its 4th year.
3 Apr 2012
Risler Bunkering Closed on April 2nd
Company observes national holiday in Argentina
30 Mar 2012
Dan Bunkering Expands into the Americas
New USA office to open in Houston, Texas, by mid 2012
30 Mar 2012
Barge Collision and Oil Spill on the Mississippi
Oil tanker barge reported to contain 148,000 gallons of Louisiana sweet crude
17 Feb 2012
SEACOR to Sell Environmental Businesses to J.F. Lehman & Company
Private Equity Firm to buy National Response Corporation, NRC Environmental Services and SEACOR Response
9 Feb 2012