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S&B MARKET SURVEY: Global Q3 Bunker Demand Gains 8.3% on Year
S&B MARKET SURVEY: Global Q3 Bunker Demand Gains 8.3% on Year
"The current quarter seems to reflect the steady return of demand we saw in Q2 and a demand recovery for 2021 close to 2019 levels," says BLUE's Adrian Tolson.
21 Dec 2021
Wärtsilä Installs Hybrid Solar Energy System on Bulker
Wärtsilä Installs Hybrid Solar Energy System on Bulker
The firm has installed its Wärtsilä HY Module hybrid battery power system and solar panels on board the bulker M/V Paolo Topic.
21 Dec 2021
COVID-19 Hits Poseidon Principles Decarbonisation Goal Alignment
COVID-19 Hits Poseidon Principles Decarbonisation Goal Alignment
Just 11 of the 23 Poseidon Principles signatory lenders reporting data for 2020 have their portfolios aligned with IMO 2050.
21 Dec 2021
Omicron Panic Escalates, Oil Prices Nosedive By Almost 4%
Omicron Panic Escalates, Oil Prices Nosedive By Almost 4%
Still, demand impact remains largely a theory as the market continues to recover.
20 Dec 2021
Klaveness Expects 2-3% Bunker Savings From New Propellers
Klaveness Expects 2-3% Bunker Savings From New Propellers
The company has signed a deal with engineering firm Wartsila to install its EnergoProFin propeller on board its ships.
20 Dec 2021
FEATURE: Are Bunker Buying Alliances the New Brokers?
FEATURE: Are Bunker Buying Alliances the New Brokers?
Ship & Bunker looks at what bunker buying alliances bring to the table, and where they fit in the growing number of marine fuel players.
20 Dec 2021
Omicron Causes Weekly Loss For Crude, But Goldman Says Sell-Off Is "Overdone"
Omicron Causes Weekly Loss For Crude, But Goldman Says Sell-Off Is "Overdone"
The bank warns that record demand and tight supply could cause oil prices to skyrocket.
17 Dec 2021
3.3% Carbon Capture Possible With Minor Modifications to Existing Scrubber: Langh Tech
3.3% Carbon Capture Possible With Minor Modifications to Existing Scrubber: Langh Tech
The company is testing adding additional alkali to the scrubber's washwater during closed-loop operations to capture CO2.
17 Dec 2021
Boskalis Takes on Biofuels for Two Hopper Dredgers in Northwest Europe
Boskalis Takes on Biofuels for Two Hopper Dredgers in Northwest Europe
The company has bought 1,000 m3 of hydrotreated vegetable oil.
17 Dec 2021
Viridis Bulk Carriers Wins Norwegian Funding for Ammonia-Powered Bulkers
Viridis Bulk Carriers Wins Norwegian Funding for Ammonia-Powered Bulkers
The company and its consortium partners have been awarded NOK 13.75 million ($1.5 million) in funding from Norway's Pilot-E program.
17 Dec 2021
Maersk Tankers Completes BP Biofuel Bunker Trial
Maersk Tankers Completes BP Biofuel Bunker Trial
The companies tested a 30% FAME blend with the remainder VLSFO.
17 Dec 2021
Oil Climbs by 2% Despite Omicron Fears as Data Shows Healthy Demand
Oil Climbs by 2% Despite Omicron Fears as Data Shows Healthy Demand
However, conflicting outlooks are spreading almost as fast as the variant.
16 Dec 2021
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2021 Week 50
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2021 Week 50
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from December 9 – December 15, 2021.
16 Dec 2021
Dan-Bunkering Has Two Weeks to Make Court Appeal Decision
Dan-Bunkering Has Two Weeks to Make Court Appeal Decision
The verdict on the sanctions case came on Tuesday.
16 Dec 2021
Consultancy BLUE Insight Hires Two Senior Advisors
Consultancy BLUE Insight Hires Two Senior Advisors
Hilary McMahon and Jon Stewart have joined the firm as senior advisors.
16 Dec 2021
BUNKER JOBS: Transparensea Fuels Seeks Broker in Connecticut
BUNKER JOBS: Transparensea Fuels Seeks Broker in Connecticut
The company is looking for candidates with two to four years of experience in shipping, commodities or marine fuels.
16 Dec 2021
Clashing Views Over Omicron Result In A Tepid Rise In Oil Prices
Clashing Views Over Omicron Result In A Tepid Rise In Oil Prices
Meanwhile, U.S. data strongly suggests that demand is just fine.
15 Dec 2021
CMA CGM Takes Delivery of Second LNG-Powered 15,000 TEU Boxship
CMA CGM Takes Delivery of Second LNG-Powered 15,000 TEU Boxship
CMA CGM Kimberley is part of series of 11 LNG-powered 15,000 TEU capacity boxships.
15 Dec 2021
Eagle Bulk Joins Maersk Zero Carbon Shipping Effort
Eagle Bulk Joins Maersk Zero Carbon Shipping Effort
Will help mature viable zero carbon solutions for shipping.
15 Dec 2021
Dan-Bunkering: We Need Time to Consider Court Appeal Decision
Dan-Bunkering: We Need Time to Consider Court Appeal Decision
Dan-Bunkering, its parent company Bunker Holding and CEO Keld Demant were found guilty of sanctions breaches at a court in Odense on Tuesday.
14 Dec 2021