EMEA News

Rotterdam, Gothenburg in LNG Bunkering Alliance
Ports say use of LNG would reduce the emissions of both sulfur, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxide in coastal areas.
10 Oct 2012
Pirates Steal Gas Oil in Gulf of Guinea
Piracy reporting center says attacks in the area are on the rise, with pirates targeting fuel for black market sale.
8 Oct 2012
Vessel Detained: Off-Spec Bunkers Blamed for ECA Violation
Authorities said to have not acknowledged the bunker supplier's role in the affair.
8 Oct 2012
LNG Bunkering Will Be Available in Time for 2015 Emissions Rules
Port of Gothenburg says LNG Bunkering will take place directly from a bunker tanker "exactly as it does at present."
4 Oct 2012
EU, EC Say EEDI Not Enough To Reduce Shipping Emissions
Siim Kallas and Connie Hedegaard say reporting and verification of emissions based on fuel consumption is the necessary starting point.
4 Oct 2012
Bunker Holding Secures $625 Million Loan Facility
Bunker trading group says the new facility will secure the funding of the future growth of the group.
4 Oct 2012
New Bunker Trader for Sweden's Topoil
Andersson's appointment was effective October 1, 2012, and was a promotion from within the company.
2 Oct 2012
EU to Pursue Emissions Reporting for Ships
The European Commission says industry measures put in place by the IMO aren't moving fast enough.
2 Oct 2012
TORM Completes Restructuring Agreement
Deal sees TORM with a new $100 million working capital facility and renegotiated time charter-in contracts saving the firm up to 36%.
2 Oct 2012
Island Offshore Takes Delivery of Another LNG PSV
Firm says using gas compared to gasoil will give it "considerable savings."
1 Oct 2012
Algeciras Reports 16% Rise in Bunker Sales
Port closes the gap on neighboring port Gibraltar, attributes growth to an increase in the number of container vessels calling at the port.
25 Sep 2012
Greek Shipper Applies for Bankruptcy Protection
Company still hopeful of completing a deal to reschedule its debt repayments.
25 Sep 2012
LUKOIL Increases St. Petersburg Bunker Sales
Supplier also sells over 30,000 tonnes of fuel in Ust-Luga.
25 Sep 2012
Experienced Bunker Trader Joins Dan-Bunkering Monaco
Jacopo Pigliapochi appointed Bunker Trader at Dan-Bunkering (Monaco) S.A.M. effective August 20, 2012.
20 Sep 2012
AET Gets Statoil Contract
The ships may also be built with liquefied natural gas dual-fuel powered engines.
18 Sep 2012
EU Votes to Adopt IMO Sulfur Limits
The general sulfur limit in European seas fall from 3.5% to 0.5% by 2020.
12 Sep 2012
Spain Vows to Regulate Gibraltar Bunkering
Gibraltar minister decries Spanish involvement in British territory as Spain claims harassment of Spanish fishermen.
11 Sep 2012
Raytheon Anschütz Shows Fuel Saving Autopilot System
Navigation and autopilot system promises to optimise rudder movement for fuel efficiency.
10 Sep 2012
LUKOIL Ups Stake in Sicily Refinery
ERG sells half its interest in the Italian facility meaning the oil major now holds an equity interest of 80%.
5 Sep 2012
Dan-Bunkering Adds to its Trading Team
Mads Tranberg Nielsen joined the company's head office in Middelfart, Denmark.
5 Sep 2012