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VPS Experience with Alternative Fuels

Nick Clague, head of sustainable fuels at testing firm VPS, sets out the company's experience with alternative fuels so far.

12 Sep 2023 · Dr Nick Clague, Head of Sustainable Fuels, VPS

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Rallies

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index gained $1.50/mt to $668.50/mt on Monday, reversing Friday's loss of the same size.

12 Sep 2023

Oil Flat As Investors Maintain Convictions Of Continued Market Health

But Bloomberg warns that futures may be overbought.

11 Sep 2023

MSC Cruises Reports Fuel Consumption Reduction During Net-Zero Voyage

The company aimed to run its cruise ship the MSC Euribia with net zero emissions during its maiden voyage from its shipyard in Saint-Nazaire to its naming ceremony in Copenhagen in June.

11 Sep 2023

Silverstream Works With COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry on Increasing Air Lubrication Uptake

The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore opportunities to install air lubrication systems at the Chinese company's shipyards.

11 Sep 2023

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Slips for First Session in Three

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index lost $1.50/mt to $667/mt on Friday, having reached the highest level since February 16 the previous day.

11 Sep 2023

Japan's MOL Teams Up With Shell on Green Bunker Fuels

The two firms have signed a memorandum of understanding on the advancement of alternative maritime solutions and the management of carbon emissions.

11 Sep 2023

Oil Ends Week On A High Note As Tight Supplies Again Worry Traders

Meanwhile, Russia shrugs off the effects of the Western price caps.

8 Sep 2023

Headway Technology to Provide Methanol Bunker Supply System for Bulker in China

The company has agreed to supply the system for a 10,000 DWT bulker to be owned by China National Energy Group, a Headway representative tells Ship & Bunker.

8 Sep 2023

Maersk Signs Green Methanol Bunker Deal With Equinor

The two companies have signed an agreement providing green methanol supply for the new feeder vessel for its first few months of operation into the first half of next year.

8 Sep 2023

Agunsa Hires Canary Islands Senior Bunker Trader From Minerva

Emilce Iglesias has joined Agunsa Europa as senior bunker trader in Las Palmas as of this month.

8 Sep 2023

BUNKER JOBS: StormGeo Seeks Global Head of Bunker Sales

The company is looking for candidates with a wealth of expertise in bunker management and understanding of shipping companies' KPIs.

8 Sep 2023

Tsakos Energy Navigation Orders Two Scrubber-Equipped Tankers

Delivery is expected in the first quarter of 2026.

8 Sep 2023

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Jumps to Seven-Month High

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index reached the highest level since February 16 on Thursday.

8 Sep 2023

Market Tightness, Demand Ignored As China Concerns Again Cause Oil Price Declines

But Royal Bank analysts believe market tightness is "artificial."

7 Sep 2023

51.3% of Current Shipping Orderbook Can Run on Alternative Fuels: DNV

By contrast, just 6.52% of the current global fleet in operation can run on these fuels and energy technologies.

7 Sep 2023

VPS Hails 5.7% CO2 Emission Cut From Collaborative Shipping Decarbonisation Project

The project highlights the possibility of collaboration between shipping companies identifying new areas where fuel-efficiency improvements can be achieved.

7 Sep 2023

New Report Promotes Benefits of Onboard Hydrogen Production From Methanol

The report analyses technology company e1 Marine's methanol-to-hydrogen generator for use on ships.

7 Sep 2023

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2023: Week 35

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from August 31 – September 06, 2023.

7 Sep 2023

GCMD Announces Partnership With LNG and Ammonia Bunker Group SGMF

Under the two-year deal, the companies plan to collaborate on developing guidelines for the use of ammonia as a marine fuel.

7 Sep 2023