EMEA News

Royston Expands Support Team for Fuel Monitoring System

The move is noted to come following the recent installation of more than 30 new enginei fuel optimisation systems in Nigeria, primarily in OSVs and pilot boats.

27 Sep 2017

Rosneft and Sovcomflot Ink Agreement for Five LNG-Powered Aframax Tankers

The new vessels are slated to begin service from 2021.

27 Sep 2017

Shell Sets Sights on More LNG Bunker Tankers

Third ship could be a conversion of an existing LNG/LPG carrier

27 Sep 2017

Russia Launches Newest Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker

Sibir is the second of Russia's RUB 122 billion Project 22220 series.

26 Sep 2017

Swedish Coast Guard Successfully Debunkers Grounded Cargo Ship

The vessel grounded hard on Saturday south of Oskarshamn with 44,000 litres of diesel onboard, as well as other oils.

26 Sep 2017

Call For Prolonged OPEC Cutback Deal Intensifies Amid Rumours that Cartel's Relationship with Russia is Strained

Meanwhile, Iran wants OPEC to impose caps on Libyan and Nigerian production.

26 Sep 2017

Libyan, Nigerian Output Along With Cutback Extension Downplayed in OPEC Meeting

Meanwhile, Russia is calling for a longer-term oil strategy going into 2018.

22 Sep 2017

Russia Promises New Funding in Support of Transition to LNG Bunkers

The plan - part of a larger strategy to support the transition to LNG - is valued at RUB 94.69 billion ($1.63 billion) from 2018 to 2022.

22 Sep 2017

Mixed Signals About Extension Talks Come in Advance of Friday OPEC Meeting

However, the cartel will reportedly consider export tracking to assess compliance.

22 Sep 2017

OPEC Unease Keeps Crude Prices Flat Despite Further Signs of Declining Inventories

The fear now is that rising prices will inspire less OPEC cutback compliance.

21 Sep 2017

Gaz-System Issues Recommendations for Swinoujscie LNG Terminal Expansion

The expansion will include the development of additional loading and unloading berth for vessels, as well as a loading berth for LNG bunker vessels.

21 Sep 2017

Ecoslops Puts Forth Formal Request to Operate Recycled Bunker Plant Near Marseilles

Pending French competent authorities' approval, the new unit is expected to be operational by the end of 2018.

21 Sep 2017

Trefoil Reenters ULSFO Market in ARA

The move is intend to fulfill the current demand with an eye on future growth of demand for ULSFO towards and in 2020, Marco Bats tells Ship & Bunker.

21 Sep 2017

Wärtsilä Successfully Tests Wireless Charging System on Hybrid Ferry

The MF Folgefonn is said to be the first commercial ferry in the world to operate with high power wireless charging capability for its batteries.

20 Sep 2017

Two Arrested on Fuel Smuggling Charges During Agia Zoni II Spill Clean-Up Efforts in Greece

The captain and chief mechanic were arrested after undeclared fuel was found onboard the tanker Lassea, which was being use to recover oil from Agia Zoni II.

20 Sep 2017

Shipping Companies Reported to Danish Police for Breaking Bunker Sulfur Rules

"We're putting a lot of effort into inspecting ships in Danish ports and Danish waters," says Sara Ropke, DEPA

20 Sep 2017

OceanConnect Marine Launches New UK Bunker Barge

The 300 DWT Armador II will make coastal deliveries of MGO between Ipswich and Dover, says OCM.

18 Sep 2017

Augusta Energy Opens New Desk for West and East African Offshore Bunkering

The new bunkering desk will be headed by Hugues de Montauzon.

15 Sep 2017

First Voyage for European LNG Bunker Tanker

LNG bunker fuel is part of multi-fuel bunker market emerging in the face of tougher environmental regulations on shipping

15 Sep 2017

Electric Inland Vessel Named in Rotterdam

Said to consume 25 percent less fuel than other vessels, the BON JOVI uses two 192KW diesel generators to power its electric propulsion system.

14 Sep 2017