Americas News

100% Electric Tugs Launched to Service Port of Vancouver

SAAM Towage's two tugs amoung the first 100% electric tugs in the world.

17 Apr 2024

US Ports' Decarbonization Plans Being Thwarted by Lack of Funding, Technology, Infrastructure: Report

Findings are part of a new report from ABS and the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA).

16 Apr 2024

Jackson Offshore Extends Deal to Monitor Vessel Fuel Consumption, Emissions

Opsealog's fleet digitalization efforts for JOO have also seen the elimination of manual daily reports and the implementation of centralized data management.

16 Apr 2024

Seaspan Energy Launches Second of 3 LNG Bunkering Vessels

The Seaspan Lions, named after the twin mountain peaks above Seaspan's home city, will operate on the West Coast of North America.

15 Apr 2024

Panama Records Lowest Q1 Bunker Sales Since 2016

Relatively robust March sales of 390,678 mt couldn't mask the effects of low water levels limiting transits through the Canal.

15 Apr 2024

FBI Opens Criminal Investigation Into Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The investigation is examining whether the crew left Baltimore with the knowledge that something could be wrong with the ship.

15 Apr 2024

Panama Canal Expects Return to Normal Transit Capacity by 2025

The canal has seen reduced transits in recent months after Panama experienced its third-driest year since records began in 2023.

12 Apr 2024

Ammonia Bunkering Plans in Progress on US West Coast

A feasibility study will be carried out at the ports of Oakland and Benicia, as well as covering nearby major ports on the US West Coast.

11 Apr 2024

Applications Filed for Galveston LNG Bunker Port

The Galveston LNG Bunker Port project has filed applications with the US Army Corps of Engineers seeking permission to set up the facility.

10 Apr 2024

Raizen Expands Physical Supply Footprint to Northern Brazil

The firm has launched VLSFO supply at Belém and Vila do Conde.

9 Apr 2024

US Army Expects Full Reopening of Port of Baltimore by End of May

Engineers from the US Army Corps of Engineers are working with local, state and federal partners to clear the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

5 Apr 2024

Preliminary Report on Baltimore Bridge Collapse to Be Released 'Within Days': Report

The NTSB's full report is likely to take more than a year to prepare, but early findings may be released next week.

5 Apr 2024

Panama Marine Fuel Sales Continue to Feel Effect of Limited Canal Transits

February saw Panama record its lowest monthly bunker sales in over three and a half years.

29 Mar 2024

BUNKER JOBS: Fuel Operations Analyst

Norwegian Cruise Line is seeking to fill the position based in Miami, FL.

29 Mar 2024

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Details Revealed on Boxship Dali's Bunkering History

FuelTrust says container ship Dali was burning MGO at the time of the incident.

28 Mar 2024

Container Expert Warns of Significant US East Coast Disruption After Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The bridge collapsed in the early hours of Tuesday morning after being struck by the 9,962 TEU Singapore-flagged boxship Dali.

26 Mar 2024

Baltimore Bridge Collapses After Being Struck by Container Ship

The incident happened at about 1:30 AM Baltimore time, with a large explosion reported as the ship collided with the bridge.

26 Mar 2024

First Methanol Bunkering Operation at Port of Savannah

The tanker Stena Provident, chartered by Bahri Chemicals and owned by Proman and Stena Bulk, took on almost 1,000 mt of methanol at the port on February 24.

21 Mar 2024

The Bunker Firm Hires Ex-WFS Executive to Run New US Office

Michael Bergendorff has joined The Bunker Firm's new office in Red Bank, New Jersey as partner and Americas managing director, he tells Ship & Bunker.

12 Mar 2024

Fratelli Cosulich Appoints Head of Marine Energy

US-based Guido Cardullo has been appointed to the role of head of marine energy as of this week, he tells Ship & Bunker.

5 Mar 2024