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Stolt Tankers Turns to Graphite for 'Simple Way to Maximise Fuel Savings'

Deal signed with Graphite Innovations & Technology to apply graphene-based propeller coatings to its fleet.

7 Apr 2023

H2Carrier, Trelleborg to Develop STS Ammonia Transfer Solutions

Will allow H2Carrier's P2XFloater to be used as an ammonia export terminal.

7 Apr 2023

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2023: Week 13

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from March 30 – April 5, 2023.

6 Apr 2023

British Columbia Authorities Put $9 Million Funding Behind Shore Power

The province is providing $9 million to the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority for a shore power connection at Ogden Point.

6 Apr 2023

Shipping Firm Viking Line Held LNG Bunker Purchases Steady in 2022

The firm consumed 12,155 mt of LNG in 2022, down by 2.9% from 2021's level.

6 Apr 2023

IMO Warns of Risks From 300-600 Tankers in 'Shadow Fleet'

The UN body's legal committee reviewed evidence of as many as 300-600 tankers seeking to evade sanctions and high insurance costs at its meeting in London last week.

6 Apr 2023

Leclanché to Supply Battery Systems for New RoPax Ferries in Scotland

The firm has been selected to supply MRS-3 1.1MWh battery storage systems for each of the two new ferries.

6 Apr 2023

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Declines for First Session in Four

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index of prices across 20 leading bunkering ports fell by $1/mt to $635.50/mt on Wednesday, its first daily fall since March 30.

6 Apr 2023

BUNKER JOBS: Trading Firm Seeks Account Manager in London or Singapore

The company is looking for candidates with at least two years of experience in commodities, shipping or financial markets.

6 Apr 2023

Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Enters Operation in Norway

Norled's new ferry the MF Hydra is now in operation, running on liquid hydrogen.

5 Apr 2023

Bunker Efficiency is Key to Decarbonisation This Decade: UMAS

The organisation sees improvements of about 40% in fuel efficiency versus 2018's level by 2030 as needed to keep to the 1.5 degrees pathway,

5 Apr 2023

Green Methanol May Add More than $1,000/FEU to Container Freight Rate: Report

New research from Drewry sets out the scale of the cost increases facing the container market as it eliminates carbon emissions.

5 Apr 2023

BUNKER PRICES: Singapore VLSFO Advances to Two-Month High

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index of prices across 20 leading bunkering ports was little changed at $636.50/mt on Tuesday, remaining at the highest level since March 9.

5 Apr 2023

FEATURE: Servicing the Maritime Industry Towards Net Zero

GAC Bunker Fuels, under new Global Director Martyn McMahon, sets out its attitude to shipping's energy transition.

4 Apr 2023 · GAC Bunker Fuels

DNV Reports Eight LNG-Fuelled Ship Orders in March

The LNG total compares with 10 orders last month and 14 in March 2022.

4 Apr 2023

BUNKER JOBS: KPI OceanConnect Seeks Trainees Worldwide

The firm has launched a formal traineeship scheme for the first time this year.

4 Apr 2023

BUNKER PRICES: OPEC+ Cuts Prompt Sharpest Daily VLSFO Gain in 10 Months

Global average VLSFO prices had the sharpest daily gain in 10 months on Monday following the OPEC+ crude output cuts announcement.

4 Apr 2023

IMO Names Candidates Running to be Next Secretary General

Seven member states have nominated candidates.

3 Apr 2023

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Climbs to Three-Week High

Further gains are likely this week after a surprise OPEC+ output cut announcement over the weekend.

3 Apr 2023

BUNKER JOBS: Candidates Sought for Multiple Trader Jobs Worldwide

Vernon Jayanathan of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd tells Ship & Bunker he is seeking candidates for multiple trader roles worldwide.

3 Apr 2023