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Kongsberg Bunker Monitoring App Receives Approval for Use Under EU MRV and ETS Regs

K-Fleet Voyage, Kongsberg's digital application for monitoring ship fuel consumption and emissions, received the approval from Ecoxy.

4 Sep 2017

ESL Shipping Launches New LNG-Powered Bulk Carrier Newbuild

Viikki is said to be the first LNG-powered handyzise bulk carrier in the world and "a forerunner" in both energy efficiency and eco-friendliness.

4 Sep 2017

Dan-Bunkering America Announces New Commercial Director

As Commercial Director, Michel Dominique Thomsen succeeds Jim Jensen, who was promoted to Managing Director of Dan-Bunkering America in July.

4 Sep 2017

Fujairah and Singapore Seeing "Healthy" Bunker Demand

Fujairah's stock of heavy distillates and residues totalled 10.787 million barrels on August 28, up 76,000 barrels or 0.7% on the week.

4 Sep 2017

Cold Ironing Could Soon Become Standard In-Port Procedure: DNV GL

The technology is getting a boost from an increasing awareness of the impact of emissions from Shipping, says DNV GL's Jon Rysst.

4 Sep 2017

Cockett Sees 2020 as "Great Opportunity" to Extend Growing Market Share

"We project a significant increase in relative marine fuel prices. This will result in market players requiring increased working capital, with a commensurate increase in counterparty and credit risk," CEO Cem Saral tells Ship & Bunker.

4 Sep 2017

OPEC Cutback Extension to be Discussed in November, But Developments Could Render Any Deal Meaningless

Everything from Saudi exploration to rising tensions with North Korea could radically alter the dynamics of the international market.

1 Sep 2017

Statoil VLGC Newbuild Order Could Include LPG Bunker Capability

Statoil has circulated a requirement for as many as two very large gas carriers.

1 Sep 2017

UPDATED: Jan Jacobsen Sells 50% Stake in The Monjasa Group

"Following an interim defeat in a lower district court in Denmark last year, Jan Jacobsen wishes to bring serenity to the Group by selling his share interest and leaving Monjasa," Monjasa explained.

1 Sep 2017

Ship Efficiency Efforts Being Held Back by Poor Market Conditions, Not Technology: Expert

"The technology to reduce emissions on ships by 50% is already there," Petrakakos tells Ship & Bunker.

1 Sep 2017

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 33

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from August 24 – August 30, 2017.

31 Aug 2017

ClassNK Releases Updated Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems

Prompted by stricter global sulfur limits, ClassNK is releasing the second version of its "Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems."

31 Aug 2017

Newly Converted FLNG Slated to Receive First LNG-Bunkers

The delivery is slated to come ahead of the vessel's departure from Singapore for Cameroon at the end of September or beginning of October.

31 Aug 2017

Kongsberg Maritime to Supply EPCI Services for Brittany Ferries' New LNG-Powered Ferry

"Project delivery and automation and control technology will support the vessel's design to enable optimal fuel consumption," says Kongsberg Maritime.

31 Aug 2017

Brazilian Bunker Suspension Boosts Demand at Aegean's Physical Supply Station in South Africa

"We are confident in our ability to meet increased levels of ship operators' and owners' demand for bunkers in the region," says Aegean GM Gregory Robolakis.

30 Aug 2017

LiqTech Receives Two New Orders for Scrubber Waste Water Treatment System

LiqTech says it is experiencing a positive development in its marine scrubber business, with a further ramp-up expected in the second half of 2017.

30 Aug 2017

Aegean and Freepoint Subsidiary Cooperate on St. Croix Bunker Business

Aegean has signed an agreement with Caribbean Bunkers to cooperate on bunkering sales focused around the U.S. Virgin Islands facility at Limetree Bay.

30 Aug 2017

This Is How the Bunker Industry Should Be Thinking for 2020

"The three largest traders have the most to gain with 2020, and have been gifted an opportunity for which they need to step up their game and do so now," writes Steve Leonard.

30 Aug 2017

New "Hybrid" Bunker Broker Concept Launches in London With Online Bunker Buying Platform and a Focus on Transparency

"Bunker buyers are unknowingly paying margins and hidden fees of an average $5.00/mt," BunkerEx Co-Founder and CEO Ishaan Hemnani tells Ship & Bunker.

29 Aug 2017

Industry Insight: Understanding the Need for Mass Flow Meter Fuel Delivery Monitoring

"VPS MFM Quick-Screen data has shown a number of deliveries failing to comply with TR48," writes VPS' Steve Bee.

28 Aug 2017