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Bunkering Resumes in Houston Following Hurricane Harvey
Bunkering Resumes in Houston Following Hurricane Harvey
"We continue to take enquires and hopefully things will get back to normal soon," GCC Bunkers Managing Director Mark VandeVoorde tells Ship & Bunker.
1 Sep 2017
Harvey's Impact Said to Prove U.S. is a Leading Oil Market Driver Globally
Harvey's Impact Said to Prove U.S. is a Leading Oil Market Driver Globally
However, countries that rely heavily on U.S. oil imports will feel the effects of Harvey's destruction over the next few months.
1 Sep 2017
Wednesday's Crude Losses Accompanied by Forecast that Prices Are Poised to "Fall Off A Cliff"
Wednesday's Crude Losses Accompanied by Forecast that Prices Are Poised to "Fall Off A Cliff"
However, Jim Cramer says this might also be a "absolutely fabulous buying opportunity."
31 Aug 2017
Glosten to Design Possible All-Electric Ferry for Washington's Skagit County
Glosten to Design Possible All-Electric Ferry for Washington's Skagit County
Glosten says it will quantitatively evaluate propulsion system options for the new RoPax ferry, which is set to replace the ageing M/V Guemes.
30 Aug 2017
Petrobras Cites Demand from Brazil's Thermal Plants for Tight Bunker Avails
Petrobras Cites Demand from Brazil's Thermal Plants for Tight Bunker Avails
Petrobras says it has been contacting shipping industry clients, among others, in order to minimise resulting effects on bunkering.
30 Aug 2017
Oil Demand is "Absolutely Soaring" and Analysts Foresee More Market Angst Ahead
Oil Demand is "Absolutely Soaring" and Analysts Foresee More Market Angst Ahead
Problems with Venezuela could explode in October, they warn.
30 Aug 2017
Houston Woes Could Cause Crude to Test $40/bbl, Says Analyst
Houston Woes Could Cause Crude to Test $40/bbl, Says Analyst
Others note that the storm will hamper OPEC's efforts to rebalance the market.
30 Aug 2017
Ship Agents, Owners, and Operators Reminded of Designated Panama Canal Bunkering Locations
Ship Agents, Owners, and Operators Reminded of Designated Panama Canal Bunkering Locations
"Canal Authorities must approve any bunkering operation in areas or locations other than the approved areas listed," said ACP.
29 Aug 2017
Crude Could Drop to $32 by December With Substantial Upside Only After 2019: Analysts
Crude Could Drop to $32 by December With Substantial Upside Only After 2019: Analysts
U.S. shale is again cited as the chief driver of market conditions.
29 Aug 2017
Crude down as Analysts Predict a Worsening Picture for Crude in Coming Days
Crude down as Analysts Predict a Worsening Picture for Crude in Coming Days
Analysts weigh in on what ultimate impact Harvey may have on the global market.
28 Aug 2017
Port of Long Beach Hails 88% Reduction in Diesel PM Emissions
Port of Long Beach Hails 88% Reduction in Diesel PM Emissions
"We're committed to a zero-emissions future and our Port continues to prove that you don't have to sacrifice the environment for a strong economy," says Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia.
25 Aug 2017
New Bunker Service Begins in Puerto Rico
New Bunker Service Begins in Puerto Rico
Both RMG 380 cSt and 0.10 percent LSMGO products are being offered to ISO8217:2010 specification, Ches Bunker Services' Managing Director Antonio Rosas tells Ship & Bunker.
24 Aug 2017
Keppel Highlights Bunker Saving Features of LNG-Powered Newbuild Boxships
Keppel Highlights Bunker Saving Features of LNG-Powered Newbuild Boxships
The two dual fuel LNG vessels will be built to Keppel's proprietary design with delivery of the first expected in 1Q 2020, and the second vessel in 3Q 2020.
24 Aug 2017
German Vessel Owner and Manager Charged With Falsifying Records in Oily-Waste Dumping Case
German Vessel Owner and Manager Charged With Falsifying Records in Oily-Waste Dumping Case
The nine-count charge includes failure to keep accurate pollution control records and falsifying records in relation to dumping from the M/V Marguerita.
23 Aug 2017
ABB to Supply Shore Power Design and Tech to Port of Vancouver
ABB to Supply Shore Power Design and Tech to Port of Vancouver
ABB will enable power to be supplied from shore to the Global Container Terminal Deltaport.
23 Aug 2017
ECA Fuel Oil First for Houston: GCC to Offer 0.10% ULSFO from September 1
ECA Fuel Oil First for Houston: GCC to Offer 0.10% ULSFO from September 1
"It is a fuel oil product, not a distillate, and is sourced from our partners in Europe," Managing Director Mark VandeVoorde tells Ship & Bunker.
21 Aug 2017
Oil Stuck in $40-$60 Range in Face of Unstoppable US Shale: Analysts
Oil Stuck in $40-$60 Range in Face of Unstoppable US Shale: Analysts
One expert thinks there is nothing OPEC can do to stop the U.S. ascendency
18 Aug 2017
USCG Releases New Memorandum on Risk Assessment for SIMOPS During LNG Fuel Bunkering
USCG Releases New Memorandum on Risk Assessment for SIMOPS During LNG Fuel Bunkering
The new memorandum includes guidance on an optional, formal operational risk assessment, should the vessel operator chooses to conduct one.
17 Aug 2017
Crude Flat as Traders Face Conflicting Messages About Where Market is Headed
Crude Flat as Traders Face Conflicting Messages About Where Market is Headed
Even a massive U.S. drawdown may not be enough to reverse losses.
16 Aug 2017
IEA Now Says OPEC Must "Dig In For The Long Haul" To Alleviate The Global Oil Glut
IEA Now Says OPEC Must "Dig In For The Long Haul" To Alleviate The Global Oil Glut
Other experts meanwhile predict a market win for U.S. shale.
16 Aug 2017
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