World News

COSCO Preparing $4 Billion Bid for OOCL: Reports
A source close to the matter says the discussion has been ongoing "for months."
20 Jan 2017
Latest Prediction of $60 Oil Is Undercut by Warning That a Drop to the $30s Will Occur in 2018
T. Rowe Price New Era Fund manager says too much production is going on to truly boost prices.
20 Jan 2017
More Efficient Shipping to Play a Major Role in Ensuring Global Stability, Says IMO Head
IMO's Secretary-General Kitack Lim made the comments Thursday at the official launch of IMO's theme for 2017: "Connecting Ships, Ports, and People."
20 Jan 2017
OPEC Chief Says "Tremendous Efforts" Are Being Made In Cutting Production But Dodges Question of Whether the Cutbacks Are Enough
Meanwhile, the IEA predicts a tighter market ahead.
20 Jan 2017
Crude Makes Gains Despite Inventory Build
Bunkers prices were firming in the primary ports.
19 Jan 2017
Dan-Bunkering Hires New Trader in Middlefart
Lasse Schleemann was hired as a bunker trader at the company's head office, effective December 1, 2016.
19 Jan 2017
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 2
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 2
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue.com's demolition sales from January 12 – January 18, 2017.
19 Jan 2017
SENER Takes "Revolutionary" LNG Bunker Vessel Design to Amsterdam
Sener says it will present its bunkering vessel design at the LNG Bunkering Summit 2017, which is being held in Amsterdam from January 29 to February 1.
19 Jan 2017
OPEC Predicts Persistent but Reduced Oil Glut in 2017, Is Mindful of U.S. Shale Growth
Media worries that this growth "could weigh on OPEC efforts to boost oil prices."
19 Jan 2017
Alphaliner: 2017 Could Break Record High Box Ship Scrapping Levels Set in 2016
Alphaliner suggests as much as 750,000 TEU in box ship tonnage could be on track for demolition.
19 Jan 2017
Oil Benchmarks Falls Nearly 3%
Bunker prices were softening in the primary ports.
18 Jan 2017
IMO Secretary-General Stresses Importance of Smooth Implementation of 0.50% Sulfur Cap
Kitack Lim's comments came in his opening address at the fourth session on the Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response this week.
18 Jan 2017
Harley Marine Orders Two New 7,500 DWT Bunker Vessels: Reports
While the price of the two vessels has not been revealed, the pair are said to be set for delivery in December 2017.
18 Jan 2017
Declining Dollar Holds Up Oil Prices
Bunker prices were firm to stable in the primary ports.
18 Jan 2017
WinGD and Propulsion Analytics Partner to Boost Vessel Operational Efficiency Through Diagnostics System
The advanced diagnostics system is noted to be intended for all WinGD 2-stroke diesel and dual-fuel engines.
17 Jan 2017
VPS Appoints New Business Development Manager
"We believe the role as New Business Development Manager is a great match for both Vernon's and VPS' ambitions," VPS Director Steve Bee tells Ship & Bunker.
17 Jan 2017
Simplex-Turbulo Reaches Supply Agreement with Parker Kittiwake
Under the new agreement, Simplex-Turbulo will become a distributor of Parker Kittiwake products.
17 Jan 2017
Subsea Industries Pushes for Regs to Prevent Biofouling on Ship Hulls
The company says the only real way to prevent the spread of invasive aquatic species is to ensure that ships sail from their point of origin with a clean hull.
17 Jan 2017
DNV GL and Jotun to Host Hull Performance Conference in March
The second Hull Performance & Insight Conference is set to take place at Germany's Castle Ulrichshusen from March 27 to 29.
17 Jan 2017
IMO to Discuss "Smooth and Effective" 0.50% Sulfur Cap Implementation
The Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response is holding its fourth session from January 16 to 20.
17 Jan 2017