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Deepwater Horizon Bacteria May Provide Fresh Thinking to Bunker Spill Cleanup
Deepwater Horizon Bacteria May Provide Fresh Thinking to Bunker Spill Cleanup
Researchers say a newly discovered type of bacteria has eaten a large amount of the oil spilled during the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
29 Jun 2017
Know Your Counter Party: Monjasa
Know Your Counter Party: Monjasa
Ship & Bunker talks to Monjasa Group COO Svend Stenberg Mølholt.
29 Jun 2017
Many Operators Unaware of Potentially Catastrophic Bunker Related Engine Wear Problems, ExxonMobil Data Shows
Many Operators Unaware of Potentially Catastrophic Bunker Related Engine Wear Problems, ExxonMobil Data Shows
In addition to current issues, "it's likely from 2020 that we will see an increase in cat fines levels," ExxonMobil Marine's Iain White tells Ship & Bunker.
29 Jun 2017
Environmental NGOs Call for More Significant Emission Reduction Targets for Shipping
Environmental NGOs Call for More Significant Emission Reduction Targets for Shipping
The call comes in response to a joint proposal submitted to IMO by ICS, BIMCO, INTERCARGO, and INTERTANKO.
28 Jun 2017
New Canadian Report Suggests Reduced Energy Costs and Emissions Through Use of Natural Gas Bunkers
New Canadian Report Suggests Reduced Energy Costs and Emissions Through Use of Natural Gas Bunkers
The report provides a summary of a study that examined the benefits of using LNG and compressed natural gas as marine fuel.
28 Jun 2017
Port of Seattle Joins "We Are Still In" Alliance, Pledges to Continue COP21 Efforts
Port of Seattle Joins "We Are Still In" Alliance, Pledges to Continue COP21 Efforts
The Port has highlighted its mandatory shore power and at-berth low-sulfur regs as part of its various carbon-reduction initiatives.
28 Jun 2017
Port of Hueneme Becomes First Californian Port to Earn Green Marine Certification
Port of Hueneme Becomes First Californian Port to Earn Green Marine Certification
The Green Marine programme addresses key environmental issues and criteria using 11 performance indicators.
28 Jun 2017
Statoil Requires Battery Power Retrofits of Newly Contracted Vessels
Statoil Requires Battery Power Retrofits of Newly Contracted Vessels
Statoil today announced that it has awarded contracts for seven supply vessels at a total of NOK 3.1 billion.
28 Jun 2017
Crowley Signs Collaboration Agreement with ExxonMobil and Eagle LNG for Development of LNG Bunkers
Crowley Signs Collaboration Agreement with ExxonMobil and Eagle LNG for Development of LNG Bunkers
The cooperation is intended to establish storage and technical support needed to provide "safe, reliable" LNG bunkering in North America.
28 Jun 2017
BIMCO: Newbuild Ordering Growth "Not What Industry Needs"
BIMCO: Newbuild Ordering Growth "Not What Industry Needs"
"BIMCO expected newbuild activity to pick up, so the recent development is not surprising," said Peter Sand, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO.
28 Jun 2017
Data Indicates Oil Market May Have Bottomed Out - But There Is No Indication of an Upswing Either
Data Indicates Oil Market May Have Bottomed Out - But There Is No Indication of an Upswing Either
Meanwhile, the rise of Saudi and other crude exports put pressure on prices.
28 Jun 2017
Stockpile Data Dampens Crude Gains, But CEO Predicts Saudis Will Move Prices Upward
Stockpile Data Dampens Crude Gains, But CEO Predicts Saudis Will Move Prices Upward
Still, few experts predict an outright recovery anytime soon.
28 Jun 2017
Know Your Counter Party: Sing Fuels
Know Your Counter Party: Sing Fuels
Ship & Bunker talks to Singapore-based Sing Fuels' General Manager Jeremy Long about the company's origins and vision for future growth.
28 Jun 2017
Gazpromneft Marine Bunker Hails 2,000 Tonne Stem as Part of Regular Bunker Supply Deal for Pipeline Project
Gazpromneft Marine Bunker Hails 2,000 Tonne Stem as Part of Regular Bunker Supply Deal for Pipeline Project
The bunkered vessels are serving the "Turkish Stream" project, which has been working to develop a gas pipeline in the Anapa area in the Western Turkey.
27 Jun 2017
Glosten Marks Completion of of Hybrid Ferry Design for Kitsap Transit
Glosten Marks Completion of of Hybrid Ferry Design for Kitsap Transit
The vessel will be feature a battery-diesel hybrid propulsion system driving fixed pitch propeller.
27 Jun 2017
Four South Korean Ports Working to Develop Shore Power
Four South Korean Ports Working to Develop Shore Power
The initiative is reported to have been agreed to at a meeting at Incheon Port Authority on June 22.
27 Jun 2017
Port of Helsinki Publishes Safety Manual for LNG Bunkering
Port of Helsinki Publishes Safety Manual for LNG Bunkering
The port says the document was developed in response to LNG becoming an "increasingly popular marine fuel."
27 Jun 2017
Deltamarin Says Smart Simulation Tool Could Slash Bunker Costs by 3 to 6%
Deltamarin Says Smart Simulation Tool Could Slash Bunker Costs by 3 to 6%
Deltamarin notes that its EEE ship design process includes several dimensions, including practical design tools for modelling the energy consumption.
27 Jun 2017
Working Group Meeting on Shipping GHG Emissions Underway at IMO
Working Group Meeting on Shipping GHG Emissions Underway at IMO
The meeting, which began Monday and will conclude Friday, will see the group provide a report to MEPC 71.
27 Jun 2017
Many Players Expecting Noncompliance With 2020 Regs, Poll Suggests
Many Players Expecting Noncompliance With 2020 Regs, Poll Suggests
70% of respondents in a separate poll say Fujairah should be worried about other regional ports looking to compete for bunker business,
27 Jun 2017