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DNV GL Releases New Bunker-Saving ECO Insight 2.0
DNV GL Releases New Bunker-Saving ECO Insight 2.0
Alongside the release, DNV GL has launched a new mobile app that enables customers to track vessels performance information in real real-time.
4 Oct 2017
DNV GL Grants Type Approval to Latest Corvus Energy Storage System
DNV GL Grants Type Approval to Latest Corvus Energy Storage System
The approval confirms that the latest Corvus' ESS generation complies with international standards, regulations, and applicable DNV GL rules.
4 Oct 2017
Brightoil Logs Request to Suspend Trading on Hong Kong Exchange After Delay in Annual Results Report
Brightoil Logs Request to Suspend Trading on Hong Kong Exchange After Delay in Annual Results Report
The news came as the company's board informed shareholders that Brightoil was be unable to publish its results announcement by September 30, 2017.
3 Oct 2017
A Review of Veritas Petroleum Services Bunker Alerts (Jan-Sept-2017)
A Review of Veritas Petroleum Services Bunker Alerts (Jan-Sept-2017)
Global Marine Fuel Quality, continues to be a concern for the world's fleet,writes Steve Bee. Group Commercial & Business Development Director, VPS.
3 Oct 2017
Ship & Bunker Price Indications Now Include Market Place Pricing from ClearLynx
Ship & Bunker Price Indications Now Include Market Place Pricing from ClearLynx
The move will result in a significant improvement to the quality and value of the daily bunker price indications published by Ship & Bunker.
3 Oct 2017
Top 10% of Most Efficient Ships Indicates How Stringent Requirements Should Be: T&E
Top 10% of Most Efficient Ships Indicates How Stringent Requirements Should Be: T&E
The suggestion comes alongside a new study, which was conducted by T&E and is based on analysis of the IMO's own data.
2 Oct 2017
WinGD and Enamor Develop New Data Collection and Monitoring Platform in Support of Bunker-Savings
WinGD and Enamor Develop New Data Collection and Monitoring Platform in Support of Bunker-Savings
WinGD today announced it has signed an agreement with Poland-based Enamor, formalising an existing development collaboration.
2 Oct 2017
Two More Statoil-Chartered PSVs to Receive Hybrid Power System Retrofits
Two More Statoil-Chartered PSVs to Receive Hybrid Power System Retrofits
Corvus will supply its lithium ion based ESS to Havila Foresight and the Havila Charisma - both of which are on long-term charter to Statoil.
2 Oct 2017
Aegean Announces New VP of Investor Relations and Business Strategy
Aegean Announces New VP of Investor Relations and Business Strategy
Aegean has appointed Justin Yagerman to the position effective immediately.
2 Oct 2017
Need for Higher Prices Putting Pressure on Saudi, OPEC, and US Shale
Need for Higher Prices Putting Pressure on Saudi, OPEC, and US Shale
Rumours suggest the Saudis could split from the cartel over its Aramco IPO.
29 Sep 2017
LR Grants AiP to HMD for LNG Bunkering Vessel Cargo Handling System
LR Grants AiP to HMD for LNG Bunkering Vessel Cargo Handling System
The cargo handling system is designed for a 6,600 cbm LNG bunkering vessel.
29 Sep 2017
Norway's Enova Pledges Over $16 Million in Support of Electric Autonomous Box Ship
Norway's Enova Pledges Over $16 Million in Support of Electric Autonomous Box Ship
"The key contribution from this project is to demonstrate that autonomous and electric sea transport is feasible," said Nils Kristian Nakstad, CEO of Enova.
29 Sep 2017
BIMCO: Shipping Can't Afford to Be Another Kodak
BIMCO: Shipping Can't Afford to Be Another Kodak
Papagiannopoulos warns the industry to not follow in the footsteps of Eastman Kodak, who "failed to grasp the significance of a technological transition that threatened its business," Steve Leonard writes for Ship & Bunker.
29 Sep 2017
Crude Benchmarks Slip
Crude Benchmarks Slip
The ramp up of price over the past two weeks has put oil positioned for a bit of a pullback and buyers should be ready to take advantage.
28 Sep 2017
Recycled Bunker Firm Posts Improved Revenues
Recycled Bunker Firm Posts Improved Revenues
Ecoslops says its revenue reached nearly €3 million ($3.54 million) in the first six months of 2017 - almost double the revenue recorded during 2016 H1.
28 Sep 2017
MOL Announces Delivery of Dual-Fuel LNG Carrier
MOL Announces Delivery of Dual-Fuel LNG Carrier
The CESI Tianjin was ordered through a joint venture between MOL, China COSCO Shipping, and SINOPEC.
28 Sep 2017
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 37
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 37
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from September 21 – September 27, 2017.
28 Sep 2017
Alphaliner: New Boxships to Be Energy Efficient but Supply Overhang to Stay
Alphaliner: New Boxships to Be Energy Efficient but Supply Overhang to Stay
Supply still outstrips demand making outlook for the box shipping sector more downbeat.
28 Sep 2017
Monjasa Emerges as Only Bunker Industry Finalist in Two Upcoming Maritime Award Events
Monjasa Emerges as Only Bunker Industry Finalist in Two Upcoming Maritime Award Events
"Both the bunker and shipping industries currently face increasing regulations and our efforts within this field target our customers and business partners," Monjasa tells Ship & Bunker.
28 Sep 2017
Crude Benchmarks Make Mixed Movements
Crude Benchmarks Make Mixed Movements
Bunker prices were not as volatile and more or less dependent on the port of choice.
27 Sep 2017