World News

Aegean: Annual Bunker Volumes Flat After Falling 11.6% in Q4

Decision to cease operations in Singapore and downsize operations in Fujairah were contributing factors for Q4's dip.

7 Mar 2018

New GTL-Based IMO2020 Bunker Fuel Under Development

A version of the fuel will also meet 0.10% sulfur limit within ECAs.

7 Mar 2018

Compliance Solutions for IMO2020 a Per Vessel Decision: Tolson

"Based on certain trading routes, distillates might be appropriate for one vessel. For another, a scrubber might be more applicable," says Tolson.

7 Mar 2018

IMO2020: Get Ready to Double Your Fuel Bill, Says Consultant

Paying twice the current rate not being unrealistic, according to Lloyds Register's Douglas Raitt.

7 Mar 2018

BP Predicts $50 to $65 Range Bound Oil as Data Shows Increasing U.S. Crude Build

But the Saudis maintain that demand is as strong as ever and won't be affected by adverse issues.

6 Mar 2018

Alfa Laval Aims to Simplify Proof of Compliance Requirements for Scrubber Users

New tool produces automated compliance reports, removing need to manually interpret scrubber data signals.

6 Mar 2018

IMO2020: Distillate Demand Spike Will Be Short Lived, Says IEA

Demand for HSFO bunkers predicted to fall some 60% in 2020 and will not recover.

5 Mar 2018

Exmar Newbuilds to Burn LPG Fuel

Engine units promise "superior environmental benefits," company says.

5 Mar 2018

Industry Insight: Is It Better to Buy Bunkers Spot or on Contract?

BunkerEx explores the pros and cons of each method to help you better make a decision.

5 Mar 2018

Shipowner Caution Continues on Scrubbers

But analysts continue to highlight a solid economic case for the technology on paper.

2 Mar 2018

IP Week: What we Learned About IMO2020 Bunker Fuels and the Shifting Mood Towards Collaboration

The challenge of 2020 seems to have galvanised the market to collaborate and look for solutions, Paul Hardy write for Ship & Bunker.

2 Mar 2018

Crude Prices Soft for a Second Day

Bunker prices continued to soften in all major ports.

1 Mar 2018

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2018 Week 9

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from February 22 – February 28, 2018.

1 Mar 2018

HMM's Answer to IMO2020? Build Mega Containerships

Order will be placed in the first half of 2018.

1 Mar 2018

IMO 2020: Pacific Basin Dismisses Scrubbers as not Technically or Environmentally Effective

CEO says fuel-based compliance solutions will also help keep Dry Builk's supply-demand balance in check.

1 Mar 2018

IMO 2020 Rule: Overview & Background

IMO is moving forward with a marked reduction in the global maximum sulfur content of marine fuel on January 1, 2020.

1 Mar 2018

Crude Prices End the Month Soft

Bunker prices were softer in the primary ports.

28 Feb 2018

Antwerp to Host Signing of "First Ever" International Maritime Charter for Sustainable Ports Worldwide

The World Ports Sustainability Program charter will be signed in Antwerp on March 22.

28 Feb 2018

SolstadFarstad and Yxney Maritime Highlight Partnership on Bunker-Saving Software

The firms have completed a pilot project to develop and roll out the Yxney fuel efficiency and emission reduction software MarESS.

28 Feb 2018

EU Urges IMO to Take Action for Emissions Reduction

Specifically, the council stressed the need for "appropriate outreach activities" ahead of MEPC 72.

27 Feb 2018