EMEA News

Titan LNG Confirms Final Investment Decision for LNG Bunkering Pontoon

The company says the Titan LNG FlexFueler1 will be the first LNG bunkering pontoon in Europe.

31 May 2017

Putin Praises Crude Cutback Extension, but Oil Deal Doubters' Concerns Continue

One analyst says OPEC is no longer relevant to US oil prices.

31 May 2017

Goldman Lowers Oil Price Projections as Crude Drops Again, but Bullish Sentiment Persists

Experts still believe oil could hit $60 later this year.

31 May 2017

Bunker Spill Found in Denmark's Aalbaek Bay

The spill has been linked to a bunkering operation involving the Danish-flagged tanker Aalborg and the Maltese-flagged container ship Koznitza.

30 May 2017

DMA to Highlight Clean Shipping at Seminar Focused on Baltic Sea Region

The seminar "the Future of Maritime Safety & Security and Clean Shipping in the Baltic Sea Region" is set to be held on Tuesday in Brussels.

29 May 2017

"Eco-Friendly" Ships to Receive Discounts at Port de Marseille Fos

Eligible ships among the container carriers and cruise vessels that call at the port will be able to receive the discounts from July 1, 2017.

29 May 2017

New ENI and Fincantieri Partnership Agreement to Lend Support to Natural Gas Bunkers

Eni says the MoU is part of the company's strategy to "tackle climate change, promote sustainable development, and support the use of gas for transport."

29 May 2017

IMO: Relationship between Global Shipping Regs and Regional Implementation Can Be Strong and Very Effective

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim says EU countries will have a strong influence in ensuring that IMO measures are universally adopted.

26 May 2017

Danish EPA "Comes Down Hard" on Bunker Sulfur Reg Violators

The EPA says a fine of DKK 375,000 ($56,335) has been issued to one shipping company, while another has received a fine of DKK 30,000 ($4,507).

26 May 2017

Østensjø Takes Delivery of First European-Built Duel-Fuel Tug

The "state of the art" vessel is the first tugboat in a series of three.

25 May 2017

Gulf Petrochem Expands with Russian and Baltic Trading Desk

Boris Kuftyrev has been appointed to manage Gulf Petrochem's newly established trading desk.

25 May 2017

Gazpromneft Marks 10th Season of Bunker Supply to Royal Caribbean Cruises

During the 2017 summer season, Gazpromneft says the cruise operator will receive up to 45,000 tonnes of bunkers.

24 May 2017

More Rumours of OPEC Agreeing to Extension Mitigated by Goldman Sachs Warning of 2018 Glut Resumption

The real problems will begin when the extension draws to a close, says Goldman Sachs.

24 May 2017

Naming Ceremony Marks First European-Built LNG Bunker and Distribution Vessel

The naming ceremony was held Monday for the 5,800 cbm Coralius.

23 May 2017

Increased Iranian Output Capability and Venezuelan Woes Could Obliterate or Aid Saudi Claim of Market Rebalance

Saudi's energy minister once again boosts the efficacy of the OPEC cuts prior to Vienna.

23 May 2017

Europort 2017 to Feature Masterclass on EU MRV and Vessel Efficiency

The masterclass is part of a series at Europort 2017 that is intended to enable knowledge and experience sharing on key topics facing the shipping industry.

22 May 2017

Poseidon Med II Project Sees LNG Bunkering Discussion in Patras

LNG as an eco-friendly fuel in Patras is said to have been the focus of discussion during an event held at the Greek port city on Friday.

22 May 2017

Gazpromneft-Lubricants Opens New Office in Vladivostok

Gazpromneft-Lubricants says the new office enables the company to better work with its partners in Russia's Far East region.

22 May 2017

Fuel Quality Alert for Greek Ports

Over the last two months LR FOBAS has seen an unusual number of off-specification fuels from Greece relating to the Total Sediment Potential of residual fuels.

19 May 2017

OPEC Cutback Booster Russia Calls For Smooth Exit Strategy as Saudis Say $40/bbl Oil in 2020 is OK

The Saudis also claim they don't care what happens to prices in the longer term.

19 May 2017