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Shipping Confidence Holds Steady Following Three Successive Quarterly Increases: Moore Stephens

The average shipping confidence level in February 2017 held steady from November 2016 at 5.6 out of 10.0.

Shipping's GHG Emissions Back in the Public Eye as IMO Discusses Reduction Efforts

Lee Adamson, Head of Media and Communications at IMO, this week spoke to CNN about IMO's mandate and actions for reducing the industry's emissions.

ISO 8217:2017 - 6th Edition of the Specifications of Marine Fuels Has Been Published

The Convenor has advised that several changes have been introduced.

AkzoNobel Marks $3 Billion in Fuel Savings from Efficiency-Boosting Intersleek

The company's Intersleek marine coatings range is also said to have accumulated 32 million tonnes in related CO2 savings.

"Ingenious" Americans Will Keep Oil at $50; But Stability is More Important, says SABIC

Either way, nobody sees a price breakout anytime soon.

U.S. Navy Looks to MAN Engines for Bunker Efficiency Boost on Newbuild Bunker Tankers

The MAN 48/60CR engine is said to feature optimised performance for increased fuel-efficiency and reduced emissions.

OPEC Admits That Cutback Extension is Required, but Market Expresses Non-Faith in the Cartel

A decrease in long positions last week sets a record.

Cost Factors to Influence Use of Methanol Bunkers in Face of Tightening Environmental Regs

Industry sources say the uptake of methanol as marine fuel will be largely dictated by commercial considerations.

Alfa Laval Looks to Boost Scrubber Flexibility and Optimisation

Through its Test & Training Centre, Alfa Laval says its PureSOx platform is being adapted to suit a wide range of customer needs.

Promotion for George Makrakis at BMS United Bunkers

Marakis joined the Group 12 years ago, having initially held the position of Bunker and Lubricant Trader.

Odfjell LOI for Dual-Fuel Chemical Tanker Pair

The two 38,000 DWT vessels are set to be built by China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding.

Shell Becomes IMPA ACT Accredited Lube Supplier

The preferred supplier status is granted under an initiative intended to improve the economic, social, and environmental sustainability of international shipping.

Peace Boat Shares Ecoship LNG Bunkering Plans

The organisation has already chosen six ports in which to carry out LNG bunkering and is looking at adding more.

SCF Orders Four LNG-Powered Tankers Under Joint Project with Shell

The vessels are set to be supplied with LNG bunkers under a supply agreement with Shell.

Hijacked Bunker Tanker Released by Pirates off Somalia

"Aris 13 and her crew are now en route to a safe port on the north coast of Somalia," confirmed EU Naval Force (Somalia) Thursday.

Alfa Laval FCM One LF Booster System to Be Tested on MAN LPG-Powered Engine

Tests on the engine and booster are expected to be completed by the end of 2017.

Terntank Takes Delivery of Final of Four LNG-Powered Tankers

The vessel is the fourth in a series of four such 15,000 DWT newbuilds built for Terntank

Oil Production Rising, Demand Slowing in 2017: IEA

Slowdowns in Japan, Germany, Korea, and India support the IEA's grim findings.

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 10

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 10

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from March 9 - March 15, 2017.

IMO Head Urges Vigilance Following Bunker Tanker Hijacking Off Somalia

Kitack Lim has called on Somalia's government and regional authorities to take immediate action toward the safe release of the eight Sri Lankan seafarers.

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