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Tight Avails at Port of Keelung
CPC says its unable to receive any new fuel oil orders at Keelung Port on or before December 26, citing low stock level at the port.
22 Dec 2016
Brittany Ferries Signs Letter of Intent for LNG-Powered Newbuild
"It will be one of the cleanest, most environmentally-friendly ships to operate in UK waters," says Brittany Ferries.
22 Dec 2016
Environmental Group Issues Praise for Steps by U.S. and Canada to Phase Down HFO Use in the Arctic
The two governments are planning to jointly propose a plan to IMO at its next meeting, set for spring 2017.
22 Dec 2016
Crude Down as EIA Reports Surprise Build in Crude Stockpiles
Bunker prices were softer in the primary ports.
21 Dec 2016
OPEC Threatens to Prolong Glut by Protecting Asian Customers
The bulk of the cartel's cutbacks are aimed at U.S. and European refiners.
21 Dec 2016
Industry Needs $55 Oil, but Alternative Energy Could Result in $10 Oil Within a Decade
$55 could be achieved with an OPEC cutback compliance of 75 percent, says Wood Mackenzie.
21 Dec 2016
Red Sea Player to Launch First Owned Bunker Barge
"She can supply simultaneously both IFO 380 cSt and both regular and Low Sulphur MGO," Red Sea Bunkering tells Ship & Bunker.
21 Dec 2016
Shipping Confidence Reaches 15 Month High: Moore Stephens
Moore Stephens says the average shipping confidence level in November 2016 was 5.6 out of 10.0 - the highest rating since August 2015.
21 Dec 2016
Handymax Bulk Carrier Arrested in Singapore
The 1995-built Jahan was arrested at 2:50 a.m. on December 19, 2016 following action by Oon & Bazul LLP, records show.
21 Dec 2016
Skuld Advises Ship Operators to Utilise a Bunker Surveyors Amid New Singapore MFM Requirement
Skuld provided the advice noting the MFM system for bunkering is a "completely new practice" without documented challenges and solutions.
21 Dec 2016
KPI Bridge Oil Hires New Bunker and Lubricants Trader to Athens Office
Elina Apostolakou is said to have joined the group earlier this year.
21 Dec 2016
Virgin Voyages Places Order for Vessels Designed for Reduced Environmental Impacts
The €2 billion order will see the construction of three vessels, all of which will feature energy recovery systems.
21 Dec 2016
Unioil Supply Renews Bunker Supply Agreements
The agreements will ensure Unioil operation in the Barents, Kara, and Norwegian Seas, Russian Zone, and Svalbard, for the next 12 months.
21 Dec 2016
Danish Maritime Authority Reminds Shipowners to Renew Bunker Certificates
Bunker Certificates concern insurance cover for liability for bunker oil pollution damage.
21 Dec 2016
Gazprom and Mitsui Enter New Cooperation on LNG Bunkering
Agreement of Strategic Cooperation covers various areas, including Sakhalin II project expansion and LNG bunkering.
20 Dec 2016
Neste to Supply Viking Line with Low Sulfur Bunkers for ECA Compliance
The new partnership will see Neste supply low sulfur marine fuel to Viking Line vessels operating on the Baltic Sea in 2017.
20 Dec 2016
OceanConnect Marine Secures Arrest of Former Hanjin Chartered Vessel
Following efforts to recover $837,000 in unpaid bunker bills in the US, the vessel is understood to have been arrested in Sri Lanka.
20 Dec 2016
Oil Investor Optimism at Post Slump High, Based on Faith in Cutback Compliance
The optimism comes just as U.S. shale production threatens to disrupt the cutbacks.
20 Dec 2016
"Big OPEC Winner" Iran Expects Oil to Remain in $50-$55 Range
Meanwhile, analysts think 2017 could be a banner year for oil production in the Islamic republic.
20 Dec 2016
Captain and Crew of Monjasa Tanker Receive Lloyd's List Seafarer of the Year Award
"Monjasa's shipping department wishes to salute the captain and crew on M/T Accra," the company said.
20 Dec 2016