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Japan to Conduct Further Research into Scrubbing Technology
Japan to Conduct Further Research into Scrubbing Technology
As current research points to major benefits on curbing emissions.
8 Feb 2018
Brightoil Confirms Employee Arrests in MGO Theft Case
Brightoil Confirms Employee Arrests in MGO Theft Case
But says further action will depend on outcome of investigation by the authorities.
8 Feb 2018
Sinanju Tankers Completes Singapore Bunker Barge Fleet Expansion
Sinanju Tankers Completes Singapore Bunker Barge Fleet Expansion
"My team has been exceptionally busy executing our fleet expansion programme this past 6 months," says Mr. Desmond Chong, General Manager.
8 Feb 2018
BunkerMetric: New Tool Gives Analytical Insights into Physical Bunker Markets
BunkerMetric: New Tool Gives Analytical Insights into Physical Bunker Markets
New system automatically tracks bunkering barges to determine delivery volume, utilization, and other metrics, co-founder Christian Plum tells Ship & Bunker.
8 Feb 2018
Vitol Says Oil Market "Solid' but Platts Suspects It's Overtightened
Vitol Says Oil Market "Solid' but Platts Suspects It's Overtightened
Platts thinks OPEC has overestimated the amount of remaining excess global stocks.
7 Feb 2018
US Crude Losses Offset by News It Will Be a Net Energy Exporter Four Years Sooner Than Expected
US Crude Losses Offset by News It Will Be a Net Energy Exporter Four Years Sooner Than Expected
Meanwhile, billionaire investor Cooperman says US crude will soon hit $70 per barrel.
7 Feb 2018
Singapore: Former BP Bunker Executive's Trial Starts
Singapore: Former BP Bunker Executive's Trial Starts
Clarence Chang accused of bribery and corruption by the authorities last year.
7 Feb 2018
Singapore: 11 Charged with Selling MGO Illegally
Singapore: 11 Charged with Selling MGO Illegally
Foreign nationals charged, two of whom were Brightoil employees.
7 Feb 2018
MPA: No Plans to Reduce Number of Bunker Suppliers in Singapore
MPA: No Plans to Reduce Number of Bunker Suppliers in Singapore
"The number of bunker suppliers in Singapore are determined by market forces," MPA spokesperson tells Ship & Bunker.
7 Feb 2018
OceanConnect Marine Hires 3 New Bunker Traders in Singapore to Initiate Korean Supply Position
OceanConnect Marine Hires 3 New Bunker Traders in Singapore to Initiate Korean Supply Position
Joon Kim, Daniel Park, and Danny Han have all joined OCM's Asia team effective immediately.
7 Feb 2018
Two More Players Exit the Singapore Bunker Market
Two More Players Exit the Singapore Bunker Market
The number of physical bunker suppliers in Singapore drops to 52.
7 Feb 2018
Bunker Jobs: Bunker Purchaser/Buyer
Bunker Jobs: Bunker Purchaser/Buyer
Due to the continuous increase of activities in Hafnia Management's bunker department we are now looking to expand the team with another dedicated colleague – could this be you?
7 Feb 2018
Crude Prices Remain Soft
Crude Prices Remain Soft
Bunker prices were softer in all major ports.
6 Feb 2018
EMSA Releases Guidance Document for LNG Bunkering
EMSA Releases Guidance Document for LNG Bunkering
The document is intended to support port authorities and administrations supporting the LNG as marine fuel.
6 Feb 2018
World's First Ballast-Free LNG Bunkering Vessel on Track for Delivery, Says LR
World's First Ballast-Free LNG Bunkering Vessel on Track for Delivery, Says LR
The Hyundai Mipo Dockyard is set to deliver the LNG bunkering vessel later in 2018.
6 Feb 2018
Total, Mitsui Sign Longterm Charter on LNG Bunker Vessel
Total, Mitsui Sign Longterm Charter on LNG Bunker Vessel
Vessel seen as LNG bunkering pioneer able to supply large quantities in one, single operation.
6 Feb 2018
Shipowners Can't Expect 2020 Non-Compliance Fines to Be Covered, Says Swedish Club
Shipowners Can't Expect 2020 Non-Compliance Fines to Be Covered, Says Swedish Club
But marine insurer adds that flexible, case-by-case approach can be.
6 Feb 2018
AISSOT Boosts Bunkering Capability in Iraq, On Track for Monthly Sales of 80,000 mt
AISSOT Boosts Bunkering Capability in Iraq, On Track for Monthly Sales of 80,000 mt
January volume was close to 40,000 mt and the supplier has now introduced two more new barges, AISSOT tells Ship & Bunker.
6 Feb 2018
Sanchi Sinking: Leaked Oil May Have Reached Japan's Western Shores
Sanchi Sinking: Leaked Oil May Have Reached Japan's Western Shores
Authorities monitoring situation following discovery of oily substances at Takarajima island.
6 Feb 2018
Taiwan: CPC to Supply 0.50% MGO from March 1
Taiwan: CPC to Supply 0.50% MGO from March 1
Effective January 1, 2019 all ships entering the country's international ports must use bunkers containing no more that 0.5 percent sulfur.
6 Feb 2018