World News

ICS Highlights Vision for Zero Carbon Shipping Future

The comments came as ICS represents the world's national shipowners' associations at COP 23 in Bonn this week.

6 Nov 2017

Shell Marine Launches New Cylinder Oil for Engine Optimisation

Shell Alexia 140 is intended as a means of optimising oil feed rates when fuel grades change.

6 Nov 2017

Quadrise Explores Other Shipping Opportunities Following Maersk Trial

Emulsion fuel developer seeking leverage on positive trial results

6 Nov 2017

The Bunker Industry: Are We Really That Bad?

"In order to judge this rationally we must look and compare the bunker industry with other large turnover small margin industries," Paul Hardy, NSI, writes for Ship & Bunker.

6 Nov 2017

Optimism for OPEC Cutback Extension Nears Fever Pitch, But Russia Warns It's Not a Done Deal

Meanwhile, some analysts are making safe bets about market performance moving into 2018.

3 Nov 2017

Caterpillar Launches New Bunker-Saving Multi-Engine Optimizer Tool

The MEO tool uses performance data and control algorithms to provide intelligence for power management systems.

3 Nov 2017

Rolls-Royce Announces MRV-Focused Module for Energy Management System

The new addition is a "cloud-based" fuel consumption and carbon dioxide monitoring module.

3 Nov 2017

Ban Carriage of Non-Compliant 2020 Bunker Fuel: ICS

Shipowners' body to seek ban in run up to 2020

3 Nov 2017

Iraq Again Expresses Support for Extended Crude Cuts Amid "Booming" Demand for Oil

Meanwhile, Venezuela headed for default, says experts.

3 Nov 2017

As Crude Rises to 28-Month High Analysts Switch Gears and Now Say "Get Used to Higher Oil Prices"

The market gains are once again based on talk and hope, not action.

3 Nov 2017

Shipping Must Act Sooner Rather Than Later to Mitigate Climate Risks and Seize the Opportunity of Decarbonisation

Decarbonisation is an opportunity to inspire the industry to improve efficiency with new technologies, Maurice Meehan, Director of Global Shipping Operations, Carbon War Room, writes for Ship & Bunker.

3 Nov 2017

SEA\LNG Members Meet at LNG Producer-Consumer Conference 2017 to Discuss LNG as Marine Fuel

The LNG Producer-Consumer Conference 2017 hosted a panel called, "LNG as Transport Fuel."

3 Nov 2017

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 42

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from October 26 – November 1, 2017.

2 Nov 2017

Fujitsu Completes Trial on New Bunker-Saving Ship Performance Tech

The ship performance estimation technology can predict figures such as ship speed and fuel consumption.

2 Nov 2017

Ascenz Bunker-Monitoring Shipulse System Receives ISO Certification

The Shipulse system has received certification under the standards of ISO/IEC 27001:2013.

2 Nov 2017

MAN Receives Type Approval for Uprated Dual-Fuel Engine

The MAN L51/60DF engine can be employed both as marine main engine and auxiliary engine.

2 Nov 2017

Wind Power for Shipping Advocates Join Forces

Two bodies backing wind power for shipping form a strategic partnership to promote technology

2 Nov 2017

Declining Refinery Margins Could Shrink Capacity, Research Finds

Study assumes 2 degree global temperature rise and weakening demand for crude oil

2 Nov 2017

BMT to Supply Bunker-Saving Performance Monitoring Systems for Four VLCC Newbuilds

BMT will provide SHI with SMART VESSEL - its modular vessel performance monitoring solution - to the four Greek-owned newbuilds.

1 Nov 2017

New Report Supports Houlder's Pursuits in Small-Scale LNG Sector, Says Company

A joint Houlder - KLAW LNG team are currently working to develop KHobra systems for Ship-to-Ship and Shore-to-Ship LNG transfers.

1 Nov 2017