World News

2013: Good for Bunker Suppliers, Bad for Shipping
Fuel oil demand will be at its highest point ever, but for shipping lines, a glut of capacity will worsen even as trade increases.
2 Jan 2013
Gas Transport Firm Chooses Dual-Fuel Engines
Wärtsilä will supply the propulsion packages for two vessels, allowing them to meet new emissions rules.
1 Jan 2013
Chevron Could Boost Canada's LNG Prospects
The international company's decision to acquire 50% interest in a Canada project could help in competition with Australia.
31 Dec 2012
HHI Gets $1.05B in Dual-Fuel LNG Carrier Orders
Brunei Gas ordered one of the fuel-saving ships, while Maran Gas ordered four.
27 Dec 2012
New CFO for Chinese Bunker Supplier
Andatee says Wang Hao filled the previously vacant CFO role effective December 17, 2012.
26 Dec 2012
More Dual Fuel Engines Ordered from MAN Diesel & Turbo
Firm says the gas-injection engines are "the most fuel-efficient, low-emission method available on the market."
24 Dec 2012
EMP to use Data Logger to Show Fuel Savings
KEI 3240 Data Logger will provide a ship's crew with real time information regarding how much fuel consumption is being reduced.
24 Dec 2012
Fincantieri to Buy Majority Stake in Singapore-listed STX OSV
The S$730 million cash deal for S$1.22 per share is at a discount of S$0.08 on Friday's closing price of S$1.30.
24 Dec 2012
'Clean Sky' LNG-Powered Ship 'Could be Built Next Year'
Design, representing collaboration between COSCO and Golden Union shipping firm, wins approval in principle from Lloyd's Register.
21 Dec 2012
Forecast: Lower Oil Prices in 2013
Poll of analysts predicts no crash, but says supply growth will outpace demand.
21 Dec 2012
CMF Being Integrated Into Parent Company
Spanish oil company CESPA says the move will provide synergies with its other businesses.
20 Dec 2012
Container Ship Blamed for Aruba Spill
A ports director says the spill came from Belgium company Seatrade's ship, Southern Bay.
19 Dec 2012
Poll: Slow Steaming Becoming Universal
UniCredit report finds cargo ship owners see a future of slow steaming, market consolidation.
18 Dec 2012
Eco Tankers "Set to be the Future of our Industry"
The ships will meet IMO fuel requirements 10 years ahead of time, d'Amico International Shipping says.
18 Dec 2012
Noble Group Names COO
Former co-COO William J. Cronin gets position after departure of Nicholas Robert Brewer.
17 Dec 2012
Gunvor Group Closes $1.16 Billion Credit Facility
The Swiss energy trader previously closed a $530 million loan for activities in the Americas.
14 Dec 2012
Teekay Orders Fuel-Efficient LNG Carriers
Company says delivery in 2016 will coincide with new LNG export projects and increasing demand.
14 Dec 2012
New Data Tool Promises Bunker Fuel Savings
Marorka Maren Express says its system provides flexible options to help ship owners with their SEEMPs.
14 Dec 2012
80% Believe There is a Business Case for LNG Bunkers
Oil & Gas IQ report also found that 42% of new build dry bulk carriers are expected to be LNG-fuelled in 2015.
13 Dec 2012
World Could Face Acute Reefer Shortage
Maersk Line says rate hikes are needed to keep shipment of meats and seafood viable.
12 Dec 2012