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Euronav Wants New VLCCs to Have Scrubbers and Be LNG- and Ammonia-Ready

The ships are due for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2022 and the first quarter of 2023, cost $186 million and will be fitted with scrubbers and ballast water treatment systems.

23 Apr 2021

SMW 2021: Norsepower to Work With Keppel Offshore Unit on Rotor Sail Retrofits

Offshore Technology Development will assist Norsepower with surveys, design work and the installation of its rotor sails.

23 Apr 2021

Strong Demand Signs Boost Oil Prices Despite India's Covid Woes

From the EU to the U.S., a strong summer demand rebound is highly anticipated.

22 Apr 2021

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2021 Week 16

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from April 15 – April 21, 2021.

22 Apr 2021

GAC Bunker Fuels Sets Goal of Zero Conventional Oil-Based Bunker Sales by 2030

"Our aim is to transit progressively into alternative fuels such as LNG, methanol, ammonia and biofuel," global director Nick Browne told Ship & Bunker.

22 Apr 2021

SMW 2021: Shell Defends LNG Bunkering After World Bank Criticism

"We believe LNG must be part of the solution to ensure that the new build investments the sector makes today, which will be the legacy fleet for the coming decades, have as low emissions as possible."

22 Apr 2021

Maersk Oil Trading Hires Head of Renewable Fuels

The new hire will start work in August.

22 Apr 2021

TECO 2030 Adds Hybrid and Closed-Loop Versions of 'Future Funnel' Scrubber

The addition of hybrid and closed-loop models will assist owners working in areas where. open-loop models cannot be used

22 Apr 2021

Demand Recovery Indicators Prove No Match For Covid Fears As Oil Prices Drop 2%

Meanwhile, China air travel skyrockets a massive 145 percent.

21 Apr 2021

Glander to 'Focus On New Fuels' After Reaching 60th Anniversary

"The next step in our growth strategy is to focus on new fuels and geographies while amplifying our efforts as a resilient, innovative and strong partner for our clients and suppliers."

21 Apr 2021

MAN Energy Solutions Suggests Fossil Fuel Bunker Ban in 2030s

MAN has published a new study examining the paths the shipping industry might take in the coming decades as it seeks to address its carbon emissions.

21 Apr 2021

Shipping Industry Groups Call For Acceleration of IMO Market-Based-Measure Discussions

BIMCO, CLIA, the International Chamber of Shipping, the World Shipping Council and others made the call in a joint statement on Wednesday.

21 Apr 2021

Knud E Hansen Reveals New LNG Bunker Vessel Design

The company's X-Gas Project has developed a range of designs of medium-size bunker tankers.

21 Apr 2021

Covid Concerns Dampen Oil Trading, But Demand Recovery Robust In Many Countries

Meanwhile, OPEC reports high compliance rates for its cutbacks.

20 Apr 2021

Stena Bulk to Use Offsets to Meet Decarbonisation Targets

The company is seeking to become carbon-neutral by 2040.

20 Apr 2021

Sea-LNG Takes Aim at World Bank Over Gas-Powered Shipping Criticism

"By focusing on theoretical, unproven solutions, the World Bank stifles innovation in technologies that can also provide answers in the decades ahead."

20 Apr 2021

Standard Chartered Joins Poseidon Principles Initiative

Bringing total signatories to 26.

20 Apr 2021

Oil Gains Capped By Demand Concerns As India Imposes Covid Lockdowns

Meanwhile, the IEA reports that the global oil surplus has almost disappeared.

19 Apr 2021

INTERVIEW: Monjasa Sees Further Volumes Growth in 2021 After Record 2020

COO Svend Mølholt expects a further boost to its volumes 2021, but warns of sliding profits as margins come under pressure.

19 Apr 2021

BUNKER JOBS: Maersk Oil Trading Seeks Business Development Manager

The company is looking for experienced candidates with a master's degree in business, economics, engineering or similar and preferably a background in business development.

19 Apr 2021