Americas News

Seaspan Energy Supplies LNG to Cruise Ship in Vancouver for First Time

The firm bunkered a cruise ship operated by Silversea Cruises with LNG.

12 May 2025

Norden Lifts Biofuel for the First Time in the US

The firm bunkered B24-VLSFO at the Port of Houston in Texas.

9 May 2025

BUNKER JOBS: Dan-Bunkering Seeks Fuel Supplier in Houston

The company is looking for candidates with strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as fluent Spanish and English.

7 May 2025

Baseblue Executes its First LNG Bunkering in the Caribbean

The LNG bunkering was carried out off the coast of Portland in Jamaica.

7 May 2025

Hartree Marine Launches New US Gulf Physical Supply Operation

The firm can now deliver VLSFO and MGO by barge at all major ports between Freeport and Lake Charles.

6 May 2025

Corvus Energy to Supply Battery Systems for Matson's LNG Ships

All three container ships will feature Corvus Energy's 1,492 kWh battery system to optimise energy use.

6 May 2025

Core Power Backs New US Bill to Advance Nuclear Shipping

Core Power has endorsed the SHIPS for America Act, calling it a key opportunity to accelerate the adoption of nuclear propulsion in US shipping.

6 May 2025

US Push to Revamp LNG Rules Could Boost Bunkering

The US government's push to update outdated LNG regulations could unlock new opportunities for bunkering infrastructure.

1 May 2025

Algoma Takes Delivery of New Tanker with Methanol Notation

The vessel will serve Irving Oil to deliver petroleum products to ports in Atlantic Canada and the US East Coast.

30 Apr 2025

Peninsula Hires Bunker Trader in Houston

The new hire was previously director of marine fuel marketing at UET Marine in Houston.

30 Apr 2025

California's Port Stockton Opens Upgraded Renewable Fuels Terminal

BWC Terminals is targeting growing renewable fuel storage demand in California.

29 Apr 2025

Panama March Bunker Volumes Jump to Three-Month High

March's total was up by 27.5% from a year earlier, by 19.9% from February's level and the highest since December.

23 Apr 2025

$4 Million Boost for Shore Power at Port of Hueneme

The US port in total has received funding of nearly $16 million for the shore power project.

23 Apr 2025

Engine Fire on Passenger Ship in 2023 Caused by Lube Oil Debris

Debris in the lube oil system caused a fire on the Ocean Navigator in 2023.

23 Apr 2025

First HVO Marine Biofuel Supplied at Brazil's Açu Port

A tugboat operated by Wilson Sons was bunkered with biofuel derived from hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).

23 Apr 2025

Florida's Port Everglades Sees First LNG-Fuelled Boxship Arrival

A ship operated by Quetzal became the first LNG-powered boxship to call at Port Everglades.

22 Apr 2025

Mitsui Makes Strategic Investment in E-Fuels Firm Infinium

Mitsui views e-fuels as a promising solution for reducing GHG emissions in the shipping sector.

18 Apr 2025

Jamaica Backs IMO 2028 Deal, Demands More for Island Nations

While the island nation supports the deal, it is urging greater support, emphasising that climate change has already significantly impacted the country's economy.

18 Apr 2025

Shell Fuels MSC Cruises' LNG Ship in Miami Before Maiden Voyage

The cruise ship's first LNG bunkering was carried out by Shell, MSC Cruises' official refuelling partner.

17 Apr 2025

Valero Weighs Closure of Benicia Refinery by April 2026

The 170,000 b/d capacity refinery located in California produces gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and asphalt for road construction.

17 Apr 2025