EMEA News

Creditors Expected to Turn to ARA Region to Arrest Vessels
Bankruptcy levels that "exceed any in recent memory" may push lenders to seize ships where the laws are favourable.
25 Jun 2013
Nordic Tankers Names New CEO
The company its tapping its head of fleet management, Claus Thornberg, as its new leader.
20 Jun 2013
Hydrogen Cell Ferry Attracting "A Lot of Interest"
UK operator says the ferry has performed well in the first weeks of a trial period.
20 Jun 2013
Dan-Bunkering Announces Promotions in Copenhagen
Rune Andreasen has been appointed Sales Manager, while Michael Matern Hedager has been appointed Senior Bunker Trader.
20 Jun 2013
UPDATE: "Indeterminate Quantity" of Oil Spilled as MOL Comfort Sinks off Yemen
MOL said all crew were safely rescued after the incident which happened during inclement weather.
17 Jun 2013
New Trader at Dan-Bunkering in Denmark
Kasper Rosenberg has been employed as Bunker Trader in the company's head office in Middelfart effective May 1, 2013.
17 Jun 2013
New Guidance on Capesize Fuel Use from Baltic Exchange
The exchange is adjusting assumptions to reflect the increased use of slow steaming.
14 Jun 2013
Wärtsilä Gets €150 million R&D Loan for Fuel Efficiency, Emissions Reduction
The European Investment Bank says the funding will bring benefits in fuel efficiency.
14 Jun 2013
New Senior Bunker Trader & Team Leader at Dan-Bunkering in Copenhagen
Michel Dominique Thomsen is a former employee who started his career in the bunker business with Dan-Bunkering in 2005.
13 Jun 2013
Qatar Offers Egypt Free LNG Cargoes
The nations are planning a larger deal that would help address an energy shortage in Egypt this summer.
13 Jun 2013
Russian Policies Boost Fuel Oil Exports
Tax incentives have encouraged the continued use of old refinery equipment that produces more fuel oil.
11 Jun 2013
Sales Shoot Up For Bunker Testing Firm
"The plan is to continue to grow, very much so."
10 Jun 2013
First Rolls-Royce LNG Powered Environship Delivered
The vessel uses LNG engines, a wave-piercing bow, and other fuel-saving features to reduce CO2 emissions 40 percent.
10 Jun 2013
Big Growth Predicted for Northern Sea Route
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says LNG, oil, Asia-Europe trade could all contribute to major increases in use of the NSR.
6 Jun 2013
Rolls-Royce to Design Systems for Spanish LNG Ferries
Shipping company Baleària plans to convert the vessels to reduce bunker costs and emissions.
6 Jun 2013
New Marine LNG Tank Design Gets Approval in Principal from DNV
The tank is aimed at markets including LNG-fueled vessels, bunker vessels, and small LNG carriers.
5 Jun 2013
International Bunkering Group Appoints New CEO
Mr. Christoffer Berg Lassen replaces Mr. Carsten Ladekjaer, who has accepted a position outside the International Bunkering Group.
5 Jun 2013
DNV, GL Merger Moving Forward
The combined company will focus on safety issues, addressing a rise in accidents over the past decade.
5 Jun 2013
New Bunker Trader at Dan-Bunkering's Head Office
Søren Emil Dam was appointed as a Bunker Trader effective April 2, 2013.
4 Jun 2013
BP Marine Starts Bunker Supply in Algeciras
The company has four bunkering anchorages and two barges at the Spanish port.
4 Jun 2013