World News

Aegean: Profits Up, Bunker Sales Down in 2013
The company's profits grew, despite falling revenues and volumes, as it refocused its strategy.
27 Feb 2014
Rolls-Royce Developing Unmanned Ships, Could be Deployed Within a Decade
The drone vessels would reduce costs and improve fuel efficiency, and "the technology is at the level where we can make this happen."
26 Feb 2014
Intertek ShipCare Manager Elected to IBIA Board
Michael Green "is a long-standing expert in bunker fuel and of the myriad issues related to bunker fuel quality."
26 Feb 2014
Chemoil Plans SGX Delisting
Going private would reduce costs and regulatory burdens, the company says.
26 Feb 2014
WTI Under Pressure as US Crude Inventories Expected to Rise
WTI dipped $0.99/bbl to $101.83 while Brent fell $1.13/bbl to $109.51/bbl.
25 Feb 2014
Synthetic Fuel Firm Extends Maersk Deal
Quadrise also said two testing programs are scheduled for completion in Q2.
25 Feb 2014
Crude Benchmarks Make Gains on Monday
WTI settled at $102.82/bbl up $0.62/bbl while Brent settled at $110.64/bbl, gaining $0.79/bbl.
24 Feb 2014
$270M Funding for Peninsula Supply Expansion
The line is the first syndicated club deal for the firm, which will use it for its European operations.
24 Feb 2014
LNG Adoption Demands Bunkering Facilities, Energy Major Support
"This is not an industry that's known for building infrastructure and hoping that demand comes."
24 Feb 2014
WTI Falls Back from Four-Month High
WTI falls $0.39/bbl to $102.92, while Brent fell $0.17/bbl to $110.30/bbl.
20 Feb 2014
NOL Reduces Net Loss as Efficiency Improves
Container division APL anticipates operational gains with large, fuel-efficient vessels.
20 Feb 2014
Survey: 97% of Ship Owners and Operators Seeking Energy Savings
Most respondents say the industry needs a common methodology for collecting fuel consumption data.
20 Feb 2014
WTI Continues to Make Gains
WTI gained $0.88/bbl, settling at $103.31/bbl while Brent only gained $0.01/bbl, settling at $110.47/bbl.
19 Feb 2014
NCL: Revenues Up, But Profits Hit By Bigger Bunker Bills
Fuel costs and other expenses increased in 2013 as Norwegian Cruise Line pushed for growth.
19 Feb 2014
Piraeus: Serious Bunker Availability Issues Due to Strike Action
Strike action is taking place today, and then on February 21, 22, 23, and 24.
19 Feb 2014
IBIA: "Something is Wrong" as Off-Spec Fuel Reaches All Time High
The association has called on bunker suppliers to adopt the ISO 8217:2010 specifications for marine fuel.
19 Feb 2014
OW Bunker Continues 20% Growth for 2013
Large independent suppliers are gaining share, while the total bunker market also grows.
19 Feb 2014
WTI Soars Over Speculation on Crude Inventories
WTI jumped $2.13/bbl settling at $102.43/bbl, while Brent rose $1.38/bbl finishing the day at $110.46/bbl.
18 Feb 2014
Jorgensen: Bunker Quality Issue "Frightens Me"
The Oldendorff Carriers's Director and IBIA Vice-Chairman says cat fine levels are on the rise partly due to blending of low-sulfur fuel.
18 Feb 2014
Titan Releases 2012 Results Showing "Extreme Deteriorating Financial Position"
The company lost HK$4 billion that year, reporting operational losses and impairment of shipyard assets.
18 Feb 2014