World News

OW Bunker Looking for Quick Sale of Stranded Bunkers
The company is looking for up to $13.5 million for the fuel.
20 Nov 2014
Battery Hybrid Ferry Trial Shows Reduced Bunker Consumption
Corvus Energy says the three month trial has reduced bunker consumption for a 1999-built Norled ferry.
20 Nov 2014
Crude Prices Flat as Market Awaits OPEC Production Decision
Concern is building over OPEC's impending production decision and the market remains unsure of what the outcome will be.
19 Nov 2014
Monjasa Expects "Limited" Impact From OW Bankruptcy
The company said that its limited financial exposure was fully insured.
19 Nov 2014
ING "Aggressively" Seeking Payment from OW Bunker Debtors
"I'm telling my clients at this time not to pay" or else run the risk of paying three times, says Danish maritime lawyer.
19 Nov 2014
Singapore's Dynamic Oil Trading Calls in Liquidators
DOT has followed its sister Singaporean company OW Bunker Far East by filing for liquidation, with KPMG appointed to oversee the process.
19 Nov 2014
Oil Price Decline Continues
Everything is pointing to no change in production by OPEC.
18 Nov 2014
Concerns Raised Over Further Singapore Bunker Tanker Arrests
Source says targeting delivery vessels rather than the vessels being supplied set a "dangerous precedent".
18 Nov 2014
Maersk Line To Buy More Triple-E Megaships
CEO Soren Skou said that orders made in the next six months will likely include Triple-E ships.
18 Nov 2014
Mauritius and Seychelles Aim For Bigger Share of Indian Ocean Bunker Market
Both islands hope that floating storage facilities will attract more bunkering business.
18 Nov 2014
BIMCO Calls for "Robust" Enforcement of ECA Rules
BIMCO President John Denholm says a level playing field is needed for shipping companies operating within ECAs.
18 Nov 2014
15 to 20 Firms Contact Investment Recovery Specialists Over OW Bunker
"When you go bankrupt ... months after an initial public offering, then it's a scandal," says institutional investor.
18 Nov 2014
Pressure on Oil Prices Mounts as Japan Slips into Recession
With the OPEC meeting still 10 days away bunker buyers may want to hold onto requirements during the interim.
17 Nov 2014
New Association Launched to Promote Bunker Saving Wind Power Technology
Wind propulsion is a serious and increasingly proven option, says International Windship Association Secretary Gavin Allwright.
17 Nov 2014
IEA: MGO Demand to Grow 50% in Europe, Dominate in OECD Americas
The International Energy Agency says MGO's share of the European bunker market will move from 20% percent to 30% from January.
17 Nov 2014
Claims Against OW Bunker Could Exceed $300 million, $21.5 Million Confirmed
A list of at least 100 companies are expected to take legal action against OW Bunker and subsidiaries.
14 Nov 2014
OW Bunker U.S. Subsidiaries file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Three U.S. subsidiaries of OW Bunker A/S have today filed petitions for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
14 Nov 2014
Long Range Tanker Market on Upswing Says Gibson
Gibson says there has been a dramatic rise in TCE rates for LR1 and LR2 product tankers.
14 Nov 2014
DNV GL Hybrid Propulsion Tests Show Improved Energy Efficiency
The hybrid engine, developed for offshore supply vessels, reduces fuel consumption by 15 percent.
14 Nov 2014
Wärtsilä Ballast Water Management System Gains AMS Approval by USCG
"AMS acceptance is the first stage towards obtaining full USCG type approval," says Wärtsilä.
14 Nov 2014