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ICS Submits 2050 Net Zero CO2 Plan to IMO
ICS Submits 2050 Net Zero CO2 Plan to IMO
The industry body has submitted its comments to the UN body's Marine Environment Protection Committee ahead of its next meeting later this month.
5 Oct 2021
Singapore HSFO Supplies Tighten
Singapore HSFO Supplies Tighten
Supplies in the region are tightening because of increased demand from the power generation sector during the current LNG price spike.
5 Oct 2021
ECSA Secretary General Martin Dorsman Steps Down
ECSA Secretary General Martin Dorsman Steps Down
Dorsman has left the organisation as of October 1.
5 Oct 2021
TECO 2030 Wins DNV Approval for Hydrogen Fuel Cell System
TECO 2030 Wins DNV Approval for Hydrogen Fuel Cell System
DNV has confirmed that TECO 2030's design is feasible and there are no obstacles to it being realised.
5 Oct 2021
Oil Jumps On OPEC's Decision To Maintain Output Course
Oil Jumps On OPEC's Decision To Maintain Output Course
Meanwhile, countries scramble to deflect energy crunch impact.
4 Oct 2021
OPEC+ Keeps to Planned 400,000 B/D November Crude Output Hike
OPEC+ Keeps to Planned 400,000 B/D November Crude Output Hike
Oil consuming nations including the US had hoped for a greater increase in crude output to combat the recent surge in costs.
4 Oct 2021
Hapag-Lloyd Postpones LNG Bunkering Retrofit Plans
Hapag-Lloyd Postpones LNG Bunkering Retrofit Plans
The company first announced plans to retrofit one of its 15,000 TEU boxships to run on LNG in 2018.
4 Oct 2021
Van Oord Orders Methanol-Fuelled Offshore Installation Vessel
Van Oord Orders Methanol-Fuelled Offshore Installation Vessel
The ship is due for delivery in 2024 and will be capable of installing wind turbines of up to 20 MW in capacity.
4 Oct 2021
Energy Crunch Means More Wins For Oil Prices, Worry For Analysts
Energy Crunch Means More Wins For Oil Prices, Worry For Analysts
It's unclear whether OPEC will be willing or able to offset supply shortages.
1 Oct 2021
Recent Retrofit Suggests Big CO2 Emissions Reductions Possible for Existing Tonnage
Recent Retrofit Suggests Big CO2 Emissions Reductions Possible for Existing Tonnage
MV Indian Express propulsion retrofit expected to bring 22% fuel savings.
1 Oct 2021
Hoegh Autoliners to Build Ammonia-ready Ships in China
Hoegh Autoliners to Build Ammonia-ready Ships in China
First two pure car and truck carriers to be delivered in 2024.
1 Oct 2021
S&B ANALYSIS: Latest Brent / VLSFO Relationship and Bunker Price Outlook Through 2022
S&B ANALYSIS: Latest Brent / VLSFO Relationship and Bunker Price Outlook Through 2022
Since mid-2020 a clear relationship has been established between the price of Brent and VLSFO.
1 Oct 2021
Oil Achieves Monthly Gains On Energy Crunch, But OPEC May Intervene With Higher Output
Oil Achieves Monthly Gains On Energy Crunch, But OPEC May Intervene With Higher Output
Meanwhile, some traders think Brent will soar to $200 per barrel.
30 Sep 2021
Silverstream Gets Repeat Air Lubrication Order from Carnival
Silverstream Gets Repeat Air Lubrication Order from Carnival
For an Excel-class cruise ship under construction currently known as hull S717.
30 Sep 2021
RAI R&D Note: Comparing Green Fuels for Marine Engines
RAI R&D Note: Comparing Green Fuels for Marine Engines
The findings point to consideration of 3-time frames: now/short term, medium (5 to 10 yrs), and long (10 to 30 yrs) term.
30 Sep 2021
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2021 Week 39
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2021 Week 39
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from September 23 – September 29, 2021.
30 Sep 2021
Bunker Holding Eyes Acquisitions Among Larger Bunker Companies, Green Fuels Players
Bunker Holding Eyes Acquisitions Among Larger Bunker Companies, Green Fuels Players
But the likelihood of BH acquiring a green fuels player rather than a traditional competitor is relatively large, CEO Keld R. Demant tells Ship & Bunker.
30 Sep 2021
Investors Question Demand Strength, Cause Another Round Of Losses For Oil
Investors Question Demand Strength, Cause Another Round Of Losses For Oil
But OPEC warns that production investment is crucial to avoid a global supply crunch.
29 Sep 2021
German Owner Orders 3 LNG-Powered Containerships
German Owner Orders 3 LNG-Powered Containerships
From Chinese Taizhou Sanfu Shipyard.
29 Sep 2021
CMA CGM Takes Delivery of its First LNG-Powered 15,000 TEU Boxship
CMA CGM Takes Delivery of its First LNG-Powered 15,000 TEU Boxship
CMA CGM Patagonia one of 11 LNG-powered 15,000 TEU class vessel.
29 Sep 2021