EMEA News

Risk of OW Bunker-Related Vessel Arrests in Germany for Unpaid Bunkers is Limited, Says Lawyer
Law firm says the risk that a vessel will be arrested in Germany for unpaid bunker deliveries is "limited."
18 Aug 2015
Industry Veterans Launch New Greece Based Bunker Company
"Premium Bunkering is represented in Greece by some of the most experienced professionals in the bunkering industry," Despina Perimenis tells Ship & Bunker.
17 Aug 2015
Proposed London Cruise Terminal Urged to Consider Shore Power
Critics say that they are worried about an increase of air-polluting cruise ships in the area.
14 Aug 2015
Gibraltar Gains New Bunkering Opportunities As New Cruise Turnaround Port
Noble Caledonia will use Gibraltar as a turnaround port for 2 of its 2016 voyages.
14 Aug 2015
Rising Bunker Costs Affect Wilh. Wilhelmsen Second-Quarter Results
Though revenues and profit are up compared to last year, bunker costs and off-hire led to a drop quarter-over-quarter.
13 Aug 2015
Scientists Find "Ideal" Algae for Use as Fuel
Scottish researchers say they have found which North Atlantic Ocean-based algae strains could provide enough oil to be used as a source of fuel in vehicles.
13 Aug 2015
OPEC Production Highest in 3 Years as Iran Output Increases
OPEC pumped 31.5 million barrels per day in July.
13 Aug 2015
Durban Bunker Prices Drop as Refinery Comes Back Online
IFO180 prices fell to their lowest point since February 3, 2015.
12 Aug 2015
BIMCO to Hold Bulk Carrier Bunker Spill Response Simulation at Hamburg Conference
The shipping association will host a session on managing a crisis in the aftermath of a maritime casualty at its next annual conference in November.
12 Aug 2015
Drewry: Suez Canal Forecasts Unrealistic, It Must Be a Long-Term Game
Drewry says the newly completed Suez Canal expansion will draw "far fewer" vessels than has been forecasted by project sponsors.
12 Aug 2015
ECA "Loophole" May Provide a Competitive Advantage for Some UK Ports
Increased shipping traffic could be seen at Welsh ports as cheaper high-sulfur fuels can still be utilised in the Irish Sea, which outside of the ECA.
11 Aug 2015
Gazprom Neft Marine Bunker: Retail Sales up 3% in First Half of 2015
Gazprom Neft Marine Bunker says retail sales for the first six months of 2015 are up 3 percent year-on-year, having sold 1.57 million tonnes.
10 Aug 2015
Axis Plan Aimed at Strengthening Bunkering Activity in Egypt
Petroleum and mineral resources minister says the plan will increase trade and transport of crude oil, petroleum products, and natural gas.
10 Aug 2015
ARA Fuel Oil Inventories Rise Up 20%
ARA area stocks are said to have swelled by 1.87 million barrels during the week to August 6.
10 Aug 2015
Production of Tallink LNG Fast Ferry Begins
The ship is being built by Meyer Turku Oy.
6 Aug 2015
ARA Fuel Oil Stock Rises to 23% Above Five-Year-Average
Stock is up to 840,000 barrels as of last week.
6 Aug 2015
New Fujairah Refinery Faces Delay
A 200,000 bpd refinery in Fujairah with an intended product mix that includes marine fuels is now expected to be completed 2 years later than planned.
6 Aug 2015
Hybrid Cruise Ship Stranded After Engine Trouble
A loss of propulsion power has led the Viking Star to be stuck in the Port of Tallinn since last week.
5 Aug 2015
Diana Containerships Boosts Fleet Capacity, Net Income
The containership specialist also earns a Strong Buy ranking from Zacks.
5 Aug 2015
Royston Responds to Increased Nigerian Demand for Fuel Monitoring
Company says growing ship owner focus on vessel performance issues has prompted an upsurge in interest in marine engine monitoring systems.
4 Aug 2015