EMEA News

New COO for DNVPS in Europe

Tejs Beltov is the former MD of Lloyd's Register Consulting, and replaces Bill Stamatopoulos who has moved to group commercial director post.

5 Jun 2014

Further Expansion for Glander International Bunkering in Dubai

Laura Toplar has joined as Bunker and Lubricant Trader after "a year of immense growth."

4 Jun 2014

Denmark Plans Offensive Against ECA Noncompliance

The plan calls for international cooperation, new technology and documentation, and effective sanctions.

4 Jun 2014

12 Carriers in ECA Enforcement Alliance

Trident Alliance includes Maersk, WWL, and companies from Sweden, Germany, Japan, and South Korea.

3 Jun 2014

New Hire for Dan-Bunkering in Dubai

Sam Mathew joins the company's Middle East operation which has "expanded rapidly" since it was established last year.

3 Jun 2014

LNG Bunkers Considered for Greek Ferries

Qatar Petroleum International has been in talks over a possible LNG bunkering station at Piraeus.

2 Jun 2014

ExxonMobil Shifting Production From HFO Bunkers to Distillate at Antwerp

The company is investing in upgrades at several locations to produce higher value products.

2 Jun 2014

"Completely Sustainable" Biofuel Possible by 2020

Researchers are seeking a method to transform wood waste into a bunker fuel replacement.

29 May 2014

USTC Plans to Grow Dan-Bunkering, Adds New Board Members

The company has a 3 year growth plan, and says the OW Bunker IPO helped it understand the market value of USTC.

29 May 2014

Another Hire for Glander International Bunkering in Dubai

Brian Turnbull has been involved in the startup and management of multiple bunkering companies in South Africa.

28 May 2014

Turkish Bunker Supplier Player Claims Mass Flow Meter First

CYE Petrol plans to mount the meters to all its barges, starting with two newbuilds.

28 May 2014

UASC Gets $190M Bank Financing for Dual-Fuel Ships

The funding from Burgan Bank is for two of the 17 new containerships the company has ordered.

27 May 2014

Finnish Refineries to Produce Low-Sulfur Bunkers

Neste Oil said the fuel will be available before new ECA rules take effect at the start of 2015.

26 May 2014

Rosneft Buys Inland Oil Shipping Group

The deal with Pietro Barbaro Group gives the Russian oil giant 95 percent control over Prime Shipping.

26 May 2014

Rotterdam Proposing Ban on Bunker Contaminants

The plan would cover six substances not included in current IMO and ISO rules.

23 May 2014

Electric-Diesel Hybrid Vessel for Norwegian Navy

GE is supplying equipment for the vessel, which promises increased operational efficiency.

22 May 2014

New Sales Manger for Glander International Bunkering

Morten Langthjem will begin working in Glander International Bunkering's Dubai office.

21 May 2014

First Truck-to-Ship LNG Bunkering in Italy

LNGEurope carried out the operation for a new tug on its way to Norway.

21 May 2014

New Scrubber Order for Alfa Laval

An unnamed German shipowner will equip four RoRo vessels with the exhaust-cleaning systems.

21 May 2014

LNG Bunkering Plans Moving Forward in Zeebrugge

The terminal could also become a transshipment site for LNG from the Yamal Peninsula.

19 May 2014