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Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2015 Week 22
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2015 Week 22
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4 Jun 2015
DNV GL: Hybrid Propulsion Systems "Gaining Ground Faster than Expected"
Tor E. Svensen, CEO at DNV GL – Maritime says there has been a considerable drop in battery prices, as well as improved energy storage capacity.
4 Jun 2015
DNV GL and Jotun Cooperate on Hull Performance Project
DNV GL says the resulting project will enable customers to cut their fuel bills and reduce emissions.
4 Jun 2015
Total Plans to Assemble Fleet of 28 LNG Ships
12 standard LNG ships and 16 LNG ice-breakers will be operated by Total.
4 Jun 2015
Maersk Line Confirms $1.8 Billion Order for its Largest Ever Mega-Containerships
The 19,630 TEU ships will be built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.
4 Jun 2015
IMO Set to Adopt Mandatory Gas-Fuel Ship Code
The Maritime Safety Committee will also be invited to amend regulations surround staff training.
4 Jun 2015
Crude Futures Crash on OPEC Output Speculation
We have seen an extremely volatile market the last 5 trading sessions and we expect the market to steady after Fridays meeting.
3 Jun 2015
Study: Using LNG Bunkers in the Arctic Could Greatly Reduce Risks Associated with HFO
The WWF - Canada commissioned study says there is a significant reduction in the risk of environmental damage from spills with the use of LNG.
3 Jun 2015
Monjasa Sees Revenues Rise 16% in 2014
Monjasa noted it also increased its fleet of bunker tankers to 28 compared to 24 in 2013.
3 Jun 2015
Green Groups Renew Call For Global Ship Emissions Cap, Wants Action at MEPC 69
Financial compensation and other initiatives are urged.
3 Jun 2015
New Service Launched to Help Shipping Companies Monitor and Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
AWT says the service also "maintains a close watch" on other vessel performance metrics including fuel consumption.
3 Jun 2015
Wartsila Engine Breaks Efficiency World Record
The accreditation is based on the engine's lowest fuel consumption level at 165 g/kWh.
3 Jun 2015
Marine Solar Power Systems "Ready for Commercial Release" Following Successful Sea Trials
The news follows the recent successful completion of sea trials during two days of testing and evaluation on-board a Greek high speed car and passenger ferry.
3 Jun 2015
Crude Futures Rally
WTI front month contracts for July firmed $1.06 per barrel, Brent firmed $0.70 cents.
2 Jun 2015
Maersk Line Dismisses OECD Findings On Mega-ships
The company said that contrary to claims that mega-ships generate minimal cost savings, Maersk Line has been happy with its financials in that area.
2 Jun 2015
OECD and Industry Groups Clash on Effects of Mega-Containerships
While the OECD believes larger ships are straining port infrastructure, the World Shipping Council says the ships cut down on per-container costs.
2 Jun 2015
Record Trade Volume in June Anticipated for Asia's Fuel Oil Market
Fuel oil trades of the 380 cSt grade for June could easily top 3 million tonnes, say analysts.
2 Jun 2015
Soft Start to the Week for Crude Futures
Bunkers were mostly steady today in the primary ports and we are hoping that crude prices fall significantly as we near the Iran deal.
1 Jun 2015
Lukoil: Oil Has $80 Ceiling for 3 to 7 Years
The prediction would put a cap on bunker prices of around $450 per metric tonne for the period.
1 Jun 2015
DNV GL: "Challenging Markets Ahead" as Remi Eriksen Named New Group CEO
The Board of Directors of DNV GL Group has appointed Remi Eriksen as the company's new Group President and CEO
1 Jun 2015