World News

Finnlines: Scrubbers Will be Ready for 2015

Alfa Laval will install the systems in four RoRo and Ropax ships in December and January.

10 Jun 2014

Bunkering Planned for Maldives Economic Zones

The island nation wants to attract foreign investment to develop diverse industries.

9 Jun 2014

Press Release: SIBCON 2014 Programme Announced

With a focus on cross sector dialogue, the agenda once again emphasises a range of industry round table discussions.

9 Jun 2014

LNG Bunker Summit: Regulations, Public Opinion are the Biggest Barriers to Adopting LNG as a Marine Fuel

But speakers at last week's event say the issues are far from insurmountable.

9 Jun 2014

Private Equity Group: Strong Return from Eco-Ship Investments

VSL says its purchase of two fuel-saving vessels reflects their superior performance and appeal to clients.

9 Jun 2014

Ardmore Acquires Secondhand Eco-Tanker

The tanker is expected to be delivered to Ardmore between July 1st and August 31st 2014.

6 Jun 2014

Maersk Line Supports Nicaraguan Canal

The alternative to the Panama Canal would accommodate the shipping line's largest vessels.

6 Jun 2014

Crude Takes a Roller Coaster Ride on Thursday

Bunker suppliers seen actively competing for business in the primary ports.

5 Jun 2014

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2014 Week 23

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue.com's demolition sales from May 29th - June 4th, 2014.

5 Jun 2014

Shippers Seek Drone Enforcement of ECAs

The new Trident Alliance will look to sensor-equipped drones to monitor emissions.

5 Jun 2014

Shipping Players Collaborating on LNG-Fuelled Containership Plan

Lloyd's Register, Capital Ship Management, and DSME are investigating technical, financial, and safety issues.

5 Jun 2014

Removal of Fuel from North Sea Wreck Begins

The car carrier Baltic Ace sank in 2012, killing 11 people, after colliding with a containership.

5 Jun 2014

WTI, Brent Spread Continues to Narrow

Bunker buyers should be cautiously optimistic that markets may go lower soon.

4 Jun 2014

New Bulker Design Reduces Wind Resistance to Lower Bunker Costs

The new line of ships from Japan's Tsuneishi also include propeller and engine efficiency features.

4 Jun 2014

New Aframax Design Focused on Fuel Efficiency

The Wärtsilä design can be built with scrubbers and SCR or as a LNG-powered dual-fuel vessel.

4 Jun 2014

Fuel Additive Firm Says 2015 ECA Regulations Could Boost Sales

Fuel Performance Solutions, who has made its first sales into the marine market, says the product gives a 5% efficiency Increase.

4 Jun 2014

WTI Makes Gains on Tuesday

WTI gained $0.19/bbl, finishing the day at $102.66/bbl, while Brent lost $0.01/bbl, settling at $108.82/bbl.

3 Jun 2014

Oil Down as OPEC Nations Increase Production

Additional news out of Libya that exports from Hariga Port should resume this week also increased downward pressure.

2 Jun 2014

Europe Seeking Bio-Friendly Anti-Fouling Solution

The EC wants to improve ship efficiency to reduce CO2 emissions while avoiding harm to marine environments.

2 Jun 2014

LNG Carrier Firm May Expand into LNG Bunkering Logistics

GasLog CEO predicts "much more" use of the fuel as emissions rules tighten.

2 Jun 2014