EMEA News

Intertanko Warns Caution On Lifting of Nigeria Tanker Ban
The organization said that the statement issued last week by state-owned NNPC was vague and could not be relied upon.
14 Sep 2015
Bunkering, Maritime Leaders in Attendance as Gibraltar Holds Minister's Breakfast at London Shipping Week
During the breakfast, Minister for Shipping, Albert Isola, is said to have given an update on Gibraltar's work to make the port more competitive.
11 Sep 2015
Maersk Line Box Ship Spills Bunkers Off Spanish Coast
Initial estimates say about 35 metric tonnes was spilled.
11 Sep 2015
Wind, Battery Propulsion Tech Recognized With Ship Efficiency Awards
A battery-powered ferry from Norled and a wind propulsion system from Norsepower both picked up awards at the 2015 Ship Efficiency Awards.
11 Sep 2015
Nigeria Lifts Tanker Ban
Incoming vessels must be guaranteed not to be used for any illegal activity.
11 Sep 2015
Softship Launches Operations and Bunker Management Tool
The system is meant to complement the company's existing vessel scheduling software.
10 Sep 2015
GAC Inks Bunkers and Services Deal in Turkey
The company will become the agent for a Noble Caledonia-owned cruise ship for the rest of 2015 and into 2016.
10 Sep 2015
NABU Emissions Study Not Science, says Cruise Ship Association
CLIA says NABU's air quality measurements "fall short" of scientifically objective assessments.
9 Sep 2015
Nigeria Tanker Ban Permanent, but Rates and Trading Said to be Unaffected
Nigerian lawyer says more ships could be added or removed from the banned list.
9 Sep 2015
CYE Petrol Wins Turkey's Best Bunker Company Award
Supplier says through its "total quality policy" it has "brought bunker business to the next level."
9 Sep 2015
IBIA to Hold Bunkering Forum Focused on Mauritius
IBIA chief Executive Peter Hall praised the country for having great potential to develop into an international bunker supplier hub.
9 Sep 2015
Lunde: Exodus of London-based Lenders Heralds Decline of the City's Status as Maritime Finance Centre
RBS, Lloyds Bank, Bank of Scotland, HSBC and its predecessor Midland have all opted to withdraw from traditional shipping finance in recent years.
9 Sep 2015
Exchange Rate, Competition Causing Russian Bunker Price Volatility
St.Petersburg and Novorossiysk saw bunker prices slid to six-month lows during August.
9 Sep 2015
New Sponge Technology Developed to Clean Ships' Exhaust Emissions
The technology involves involves a large spinning steel sponge that is said to act as a separator.
8 Sep 2015
Russia Agrees Oil Price Stabilisation Initiatives With Venezuela, Willing to Further Talks with OPEC
The measures are said to be aimed at pushing prices up to $70 per barrel in the coming months.
7 Sep 2015
MXO Expands Physical Bunkering Operations
Oman Oil Matrix Marine Services will provide an additional barge at the port of Sohar to supply RMG 380 and MGO.
7 Sep 2015
Experienced Trader Joins BMS United Bunkers in Piraeus
Maria Karagianni has more than 26 years of experience within the Industry, having spent most this time with BP.
4 Sep 2015
Cockett Marine Oil Group Opens New Office in Rotterdam
"We now have a direct presence for our reselling segment in this region," says Cem Saral, Director – EMEA, Cockett Marine Oil Group.
4 Sep 2015
New Trader Joins Gulf Petrochem Group
Deepak Dharwal will focus on sales and marketing of marine fuels in the region.
4 Sep 2015
Iran: OPEC Members Think $70-$80 Crude Would be "Fair"
Iran has committed to ramping up production to regain market share.
3 Sep 2015