EMEA News

New West Africa Port to Be Operational by 2016
The Nigerian port will be a gateway to West Africa and meet rising demand for transport capacity, the port developer says.
15 May 2013
Three More Traders Join International Bunkering
Kim Gade, Fernando Manuel Tirado Lenador and Abdur Rahman join the company's trading team in Dubai.
15 May 2013
Danish Passenger Hybrid Ferry Commissioned
The propulsion system is "the world's largest ever hybrid propulsion marine battery pack."
15 May 2013
Suez Canal Bunkering to be "Focus" for Citadel Capital
The project involves new storage and berthing capacity along the canal.
15 May 2013
Dan-Bunkering Relocates Another Trader to Dubai
Anders Bønnelykke joined the supplier in 2007.
14 May 2013
2015 Emissions Rules Could Cause Collapse of Ferry Company
Brittany Ferries says the 2015 deadline will leave insufficient time to invest in alternative technologies to more expensive fuel.
14 May 2013
Fuel Costs Sink High-Speed Ferry
Stena Line recycles 'fuel hungry vessel,' plans more investment in fuel efficient services.
9 May 2013
Dan-Bunkering Relocates Another Trader to Dubai
Raj Kiran Wuddi built up particular knowledge about the Indian and Middle Eastern markets.
8 May 2013
Insurers Form Nigeria P&I Partnership
The agreement safeguards ship charterers against costs from bunker pollution, other liabilities.
7 May 2013
Fuel Management System Gets EU Patent
The FuelTrax Marine Fuel Management system from Nautical Control Solutions is now patent-protected in 11 countries.
7 May 2013
April Iranian Fuel Oil Sales Five Times Higher than in 2012
The nation sold 8.7 million barrels over the month, including three cargos sold directly to China.
3 May 2013
Dan-Bunkering Trader to Relocate to New Dubai Team
Pooja Sangani has extensive expertise within the bunker industry.
3 May 2013
Suez Canal Tolls Rise
The increase comes despite shipping industry complaints that vessels may seek other routes.
3 May 2013
South African Agency Hires Nautic Africa to Help with Bunkering
Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries is seeking to get its fleet back in to full operations.
3 May 2013
Promotion at International Bunkering
Jesper Porsmose becomes Senior Bunker & Lubricant Trader effective May 1, 2013.
2 May 2013
EU Mulls New Rules on Maritime Disasters
MEPs say the proposals would make it easier to prosecute and demand compensation.
1 May 2013
Wrist Group Being Broken Up For Sale
Danish media reports say owners Altor have already had "several inquiries" from interested buyers.
1 May 2013
Scorpio's Fuel-Efficient Tankers Earn a "Significant Premium"
The company's revenues rise 54 percent as it swings to a profit for the first quarter of 2013.
30 Apr 2013
Dan-Bunkering Appoints Managing Director for its Forthcoming Dubai Office
Kasper Fulton has been with the company for 17 years, and the office will open in July.
30 Apr 2013
"Unusually High" Number of Bunker Spills at UAE's Saqr Port
A P&I club is warning its members to use special caution when bunkering vessels at the port.
30 Apr 2013