World News

51 Maritime Players Issue Joint Call for IMO Action on Shipping Emissions
The joint call for action was issued through an open letter signed by the group members, encouraging IMO member states to set clearly defined objectives.
21 Oct 2016
Crude Falls as Dollar Hits Three-Month Peak against the Euro
Bunker prices were softer in the primary ports.
20 Oct 2016
ClassNK Approval in Principle Awarded to "Revolutionary" HHI Bunkering Vessel
The vessel is said to be the result of joint research by HHI and ClassNK to enhance LNG bunkering vessel efficiency.
20 Oct 2016
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2016 Week 41
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2016 Week 41
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20 Oct 2016
Verifavia CEO: Shipowners Not Acting Fast Enough for MRV Compliance
"I think that most shipping companies are waiting for the last minute to do so because they perhaps think that they can do it quickly," said Julien Dufour.
20 Oct 2016
World Fuel Services Gets Green Light Over Hanjin Vessel Arrest, Paves Way for Further Bunker Bill Recovery Claims
The vessel is deemed to be not covered by court protection.
20 Oct 2016
New Software Launched to Digitalise Delivery Paperwork for the Bunkering Industry
"Workload is dramatically reduced, as is the opportunity for human error," Vortex Development Group co-founder Jeff Mildner tells Ship & Bunker.
20 Oct 2016
Bomin: Bunker Traders Still Play a Key Role in Risk Management
"It comes down to knowing the people you are dealing with," Regional Credit Manager Captain Joe Zhou tells Ship & Bunker.
20 Oct 2016
Crude Up 3%
Bunker prices were much firmer in the primary ports.
19 Oct 2016
LR and SCC Study Finds Conventional Bunkers to Maintain Role in Shipping Fuel Mix
The report, titled "Low Carbon Pathways 2050," suggests that shipping should begin the process of decarbonisation as soon as possible.
19 Oct 2016
Illegal Bunker Export Scheme Uncovered by Baltic Customs
Baltic Customs says more than 12,000 tonnes of fuel was illegally exported outside the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union .
19 Oct 2016
United Call Issued to IMO for Progress on CO2 Emissions at MEPC 70
BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, and World Shipping Council are urging IMO to finalize the adoption of a global CO2 data collection system.
19 Oct 2016
CMA CGM and ENGIE Sign MoU to Promote Adoption of LNG Bunkers
The agreement will see the two work together to study technical and economic aspects of LNG as a fuel for container ships.
19 Oct 2016
NGOs Again Urge IMO to Ban HFO Use in Arctic Waters
The newly formed Clean Arctic Alliance issued the call Wednesday ahead of MEPC 70.
19 Oct 2016
Bomin: We Have Zero Exposure to Hanjin and Will Continue with a diligent Approach to Credit
"We don't just assess buyers, it is also important to assess suppliers as well," Regional Credit Manager Captain Joe Zhou tells Ship & Bunker.
19 Oct 2016
Oil Prices Creep Up Higher
Bunker prices were stable to firm in the primary ports.
18 Oct 2016
HMM Says Preliminary Bid for Hanjin Asia-U.S. Assets Possible
While the extent of bidding interest from other companies is unclear, HMM's interest is said to currently mark Hanjin's best prospects toward paying off its creditors.
18 Oct 2016
BC Ferries' Head Named New Interferry CEO
Mike Corrigan, will become Interferry's new CEO, replacing interim CEO Darrell Bryan, effective March 31, 2017.
18 Oct 2016
SEA\LNG: LNG Sector Capable of Supplying Shipping Industry for Future Global Emissions Requirements
SEA\LNG Chairman, Peter Keller, says LNG is already "a clean, safe, practical and economically viable fuel for the shipping industry."
18 Oct 2016
Crude Starts the Week Soft
Bunker prices were somewhat soft in the primary ports.
17 Oct 2016