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New Northern Lights Ship to Use LNG Propulsion, Wind Power and Air Lubrication
New Northern Lights Ship to Use LNG Propulsion, Wind Power and Air Lubrication
The vessel is the third in a series of similar ships, and will be used to take captured and liquefied CO2 from industrial emitters to the Northern Lights receiving facilities in Øygarden, Norway.
1 Sep 2023
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances
Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index gained $0.50/mt to $654.50/mt on Thursday, having dropped by $3/mt the previous day.
1 Sep 2023
Shell Backs Carbon Capture for Shipping With New Investment
Shell Backs Carbon Capture for Shipping With New Investment
Shell's support for onboard carbon capture will be a welcome boost to this industry, which is gaining in support, but whose future treatment under IMO and EU emissions regulations remains unclear.
1 Sep 2023
BUNKER JOBS: Bunker Partner Seeks Accountant in Cyprus
BUNKER JOBS: Bunker Partner Seeks Accountant in Cyprus
The company is looking for candidates with fluent Russian and good English, as well as at least three years of experience in a treasury or finance role.
1 Sep 2023
Insurance Firm Maristela Joins Marine Fuels Alliance
Insurance Firm Maristela Joins Marine Fuels Alliance
The Marine Fuels Alliance announced its latest member in a LinkedIn post on Friday.
1 Sep 2023
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2023: Week 34
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2023: Week 34
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from August 24 – August 30, 2023.
31 Aug 2023
Seaspan Takes Delivery of Fifth 15,000 TEU LNG-Fuelled Boxship
Seaspan Takes Delivery of Fifth 15,000 TEU LNG-Fuelled Boxship
The firm took delivery of the dual-fuelled ZIM Mount Rainier on August 30.
31 Aug 2023
'Changing Fortunes Appear Imminent' in Container Market: Xeneta
'Changing Fortunes Appear Imminent' in Container Market: Xeneta
Xeneta data show contracted rates have dropped by 62.8% since this time last year.
31 Aug 2023
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Slips for First Session in Five
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Slips for First Session in Five
Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index lost $3/mt to $654/mt on Wednesday, in its first daily decline since August 23.
31 Aug 2023
IBIA Hires Former Probunkers CEO Alexander Prokopakis as Executive Director
IBIA Hires Former Probunkers CEO Alexander Prokopakis as Executive Director
Prokopakis will join IBIA as executive director on September 1, an IBIA representative tells Ship & Bunker.
31 Aug 2023
Air Lubrication Firm Silverstream Hires Chief Technology Officer
Air Lubrication Firm Silverstream Hires Chief Technology Officer
Catriona Savage has joined the company as its first chief technology officer.
31 Aug 2023
Oil Ekes Out Minimal Gains On Back Of Massive U.S. Stockpile Draw
Oil Ekes Out Minimal Gains On Back Of Massive U.S. Stockpile Draw
But analysts disagree on the stability of demand moving forward.
31 Aug 2023
Bunker Holding Parent Company USTC Appoints Head of Mergers and Acquisitions
Bunker Holding Parent Company USTC Appoints Head of Mergers and Acquisitions
The new hire previously worked for Deloitte Corporate Finance since 1999.
30 Aug 2023
Early Ticket Booking Discount for 2024 IBIA Dinner Ends on Sunday
Early Ticket Booking Discount for 2024 IBIA Dinner Ends on Sunday
IBIA members booking before midnight UK time on September 3 will be able to book tickets to next year's dinner for £290, an IBIA representative tells Ship & Bunker.
30 Aug 2023
Methane Slip From LNG-Fuelled Ships Can Be Halved: Wärtsilä
Methane Slip From LNG-Fuelled Ships Can Be Halved: Wärtsilä
The two companies are jointly developing a GHG reduction package and a low load optimisation package for LNG-fuelled ships.
30 Aug 2023
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Climbs for Third Day
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Climbs for Third Day
Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index gained $2.50/mt to $657/mt on Tuesday, remaining at the highest level since August 21.
30 Aug 2023
Propeller Fuels Hires Bunker Trader in UK
Propeller Fuels Hires Bunker Trader in UK
The new hired joined the company's UK operation earlier this month.
30 Aug 2023
Oil Up Over 1% As Idalia Closes In On U.S. Gulf Coast
Oil Up Over 1% As Idalia Closes In On U.S. Gulf Coast
The commodity was also supported by softening U.S. labour demand.
29 Aug 2023
Oceanbird Wing Sail Wins DNV Approval
Oceanbird Wing Sail Wins DNV Approval
DNV has awarded the Wing 560 design with its approval in principle.
29 Aug 2023
Wärtsilä Offers Onboard Carbon Capture Feasibility Studies to Shipping Industry
Wärtsilä Offers Onboard Carbon Capture Feasibility Studies to Shipping Industry
The company is offering feasibility studies involving about four to six months' worth of study and design work.
29 Aug 2023