EMEA News

UK Firm Orders Six Fuel-Saving Ships

Two of the ships will feature diesel electric propulsion systems and twin azimuth Stern Drives.

6 Sep 2013

New Trader for Bomin in Dubai

Mr. Kelvin Zheng joined Bomin Oil DMCC, Dubai as Supply Trader effective September 1, 2013.

6 Sep 2013

Video: Cosco Asia Suez Attack Footage Posted on YouTube

The video appears to show two individuals firing shoulder mounted rockets at the vessel, one of which strikes its hull.

5 Sep 2013

Marine Coatings "Low-Hanging Fruit" for Fuel Efficiency

Eitzen Chemical is using an anti-fouling coating from Jotun that promises a 15 percent efficiency improvement.

5 Sep 2013

Bunker Removal Completed at South Africa Wreck

"Not a drop" spilled in the operation, as salvors move on to removing the coal cargoes from the MV Smart.

5 Sep 2013

Triple-E's Ok at Antwerp

The vessels will be able to call at Antwerp "with a few modifications to procedures."

4 Sep 2013

UFS Expands its Bunker Team

Felix Pilz to strengthen the company's team effective immediately.

4 Sep 2013

Estonian Bunkering Firm Starts Hamburg Office

Office sales manager Elena Hauser worked for Dan-Bunkering for five years as a trader.

4 Sep 2013

Longer Cruise Season Adds Bunker Demand in Russia

Strong river exports and the start of heating season are also adding demand for fuel oil.

4 Sep 2013

Bunker Supplier Restarts Malta Operations After Suspension

Macoil's prior local agent had its license suspended over a bribery scandal earlier this year.

4 Sep 2013

Siem Offshore Orders LNG-powered PSV

A/S Norke Shell will use the vessel to support offshore drilling operations in the North Sea.

3 Sep 2013

Gibraltar Minister: Spanish Bunkering Ban is "Huge Escalation"

UK prime minister promises defense of Gibraltar against Spanish efforts to control maritime activities.

3 Sep 2013

Polish LNG Terminal Delayed for Second Time

The Świnoujście facility is now not expected to be finished until 2015.

3 Sep 2013

New Traders for Dan-Bunkering in Middelfart and Copenhagen

Matias Engel and Christina Larsen joined the company effective August 1, 2013.

3 Sep 2013

Spain to Ban Bunkering off Gibraltar

Gibraltar, British governments say the Spanish government has no authority to prevent refuelling in the area.

2 Sep 2013

Engine Trouble Hits LNG-Fuelled Ship

The MS Stavengerfjord was forced to turn around after problems with gas pressure to its engines.

2 Sep 2013

TEN-T Pushing LNG Bunkering Development

The EU network is spending €105 million on studies and infrastructure projects across Europe.

2 Sep 2013

Analysis: LNG Best Near Future Bunker Alternative

Finnish researchers developed a cargo vessel concept based on trade patterns and efficiency needs.

2 Sep 2013

Egypt "Foils" Suez Canal Attack

No damage was reported to the vessel or cargo of the Panama-registered Cosco Asia.

2 Sep 2013

"Substantially More Fuel Efficient" Ferries Introduced

The two new Western Ferries ships promise lower gas emissions compared with the ferries they replace.

30 Aug 2013