World News

OPEC Will be the Winners of 2015's Oil Price War
Some say OEPC could be set to win the current price war if supplies by producers outside OPEC contract by the expected 200,000 bpd in 2016.
4 Sep 2015
Crude Edges Up After Falling Back From Heavy Early Gains
Brent contracts for October delivery settled up $0.18 cents per barrel while WTI October contracts firmed $0.50 cents by the end of trading day.
3 Sep 2015
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2015 Week 35
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2015 Week 35
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue.com's demolition sales from August 27 - September 02, 2015.
3 Sep 2015
"Good Times Ahead" for Product Tankers as Low Bunker Prices Allow For Massive Route Detours
Tankers moving diesel and jet fuel are taking advantage of low bunker prices to undertake better paying diversions around South Africa.
3 Sep 2015
BIMCO: Shippers No Longer Under Pressure to Save Money on Bunkers
But the bunker savings from low prices "will not necessarily benefit the company," BIMCO says.
3 Sep 2015
Crude Futures Firm After Tanking in Early Trading
Brent contracts for October delivery witnessed intraday lows of $47.00 per barrel but settled well over $50.00.
2 Sep 2015
MARAD Releases New Exhaust Gas Scrubber Guide for Maritime Applications
The updated guide provides ship owners and operators with the latest scrubber information to comply with industry sulfur content regulations on marine fuels.
2 Sep 2015
Singapore Signs Joint Declaration to Become Dispute Settlement Ground for Law of the Sea
ITLOS has announced that it has signed a joint declaration with Singapore for the state to become a venue in Asia for ITLOS proceedings.
2 Sep 2015
Star Bulk Further in the Red Despite Cost Saving Efforts
But the company is upbeat on its strategy and the market going forwards.
2 Sep 2015
CMA CGM Posts 67% Profit Growth as Bunker Costs Fall 36%
CMA CGM posted a $156 million net profit during 2015's Q2.
2 Sep 2015
Frontline Looks to Further Expansion After Reporting Significant Income Improvement
The company also anticipates a five year improvement in tanker market performance.
2 Sep 2015
Brent Crashes Back Under $50
Both the ICE and NYMEX front month contracts fell over 8%.
1 Sep 2015
Frontline CEO Warns of Tanker Orderbook
There are concerns that rising capacity will outpace the pace of global oil supply.
1 Sep 2015
Maran Nakilat Orders 2 New Tri-Fuel LNG Carriers
The newbuild vessels, currently under construction in South Korea, are set for delivery in 2015's third and fourth quarters.
1 Sep 2015
Bunker Tanker Almost Capsizes After Collision With Containership
The 24-metre fuelling vessel Erin Wood reportedly collided with the 4,155 DWT Daroja on Saturday.
1 Sep 2015
Chinese Supplier to be Delisted from NASDAQ
The move follows several warnings for noncompliance earlier in the year.
1 Sep 2015
OPEC Signals It's Ready to Talk Production Cuts After Oil Makes Biggest 3 Day Gain Since 1990
But OPEC reiterates that whatever the outcome of talks it "will protect its own interests."
31 Aug 2015
More Huge Gains for Crude
All losses for the month of August were reversed in only 3 days of trading.
31 Aug 2015
LR: New Largest of their Kind LNG Carriers Will Help "Revolutionise the Global Trade in LNG"
The new Elcano LNG carriers will be able to navigate the expanded Panama Canal, says Lloyd's Register.
31 Aug 2015
Update: Bunkers International Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy With Debts of $40 Million
"The companies were forced to take this action after their primary lender ceased lending and swept all available cash," Bunkers International said.
28 Aug 2015