EMEA News

MOL Plans Arctic LNG Transport from Yamal

The icebreaker tankers will be able to reach Europe in 11 days and Japan in 18 days.

10 Jul 2014

ExxonMobil Launches "New Category" of HFO-Like 0.10% Sulfur ECA-Compliant Bunker Fuel

HDME 50 promises the low-sulfur content of MGO with the on board temperature handling of HFO, reducing the risk of thermal shock.

9 Jul 2014

NW European Nations Agree to Develop ECA Compliance Initiatives

The so called joint "musketeer oath" made last week aims to establish a "best practice" to supplement the formal cooperation on control.

9 Jul 2014

Minister: Incentives Support Bunkering at Gibraltar

Reduced port fees support new activity on the eastern side of the peninsula.

9 Jul 2014

DNV GL to Study LNG Bunkering Risks

The firm will simulate failure scenarios at small-scale LNG bunkering stations.

8 Jul 2014

Carnival Chief: ECAs Threaten European Cruise Industry

"Northern Europe is not sacrosanct even at a time when cruise lines are starting to grow capacity."

8 Jul 2014

Small Shipping Firms to "Bid Farewell to the Market"

German ship owners that cannot buy more fuel-efficient vessels are at a disadvantage.

7 Jul 2014

Ships Warned to "Strictly Comply" With Emission Rules in Dubai

Threat of fines for vessels emitting black or gray smoke or using non-compliant fuel.

4 Jul 2014

Shell to Buy LNG Capacity at Rotterdam

The deal will support the expansion of the Gate terminal, including a new dedicated LNG terminal and a bunkering vessel.

4 Jul 2014

Companies Partner to "Develop the LNG Bunkering Market Worldwide"

CDG SUEZ, Mitsubishi, and NYK will start collaborating with an LNG bunkering vessel at Zeebrugge.

3 Jul 2014

$1B-plus ExxonMobil Upgrade at Antwerp Refinery

The company will now be able to convert more residuals into MGO and diesel fuel.

3 Jul 2014

WPCI Launches LNG Bunkering Website

Includes unified bunker checklists for ship-to-ship, shore-to-ship, and truck-to-ship operations.

2 Jul 2014

Rotterdam Changes LNG Bunkering Rules

A legal change means ship-to-ship bunkering is now allowed for seagoing vessels at the port.

2 Jul 2014

UK Firm Eyes Bunker Saving Hi-Tech Hull Coating Material

Graphene hull coatings could mean less maintenance, greater fuel efficiency, and higher speeds.

2 Jul 2014

Gothenburg Giving "Substantial Discount" for LNG Use

The port will offer 30% off tariffs from 2015 through 2018 to encourage adoption.

1 Jul 2014

Shipowners: Clarification on Scrubbers Needed

Scrubber discharge rules vary from state to state within Europe.

1 Jul 2014

CNG-Powered Tug Planned

Damen Shipyard, MTU, SVITZER working on high-power, fuel-saving vessel.

1 Jul 2014

Higher Demand for RMK Grade Bunkers Predicted

The more viscous fuel is less costly for blending into low-sulfur fuel, compared with RMG.

1 Jul 2014

Russian Court Rules in Favour of Bunker Suppliers to Allow Offshore Bunkering

The appeals court sided with a lower court's ruling, dismissing an appeal by Central Energy Customs.

30 Jun 2014

Eco-Cruise Ship Drops Fuel Use 30%

The TUI Cruise vessel uses a dynamic positioning control system and other features to save energy.

30 Jun 2014