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LNG Bunker Barge Delivery to CME Delayed Until Early 2017
The vessel, named CME Jacksonville, was initially slated for delivery in July 2016.
21 Nov 2016
Environmental Group Welcomes Cruise Operators' Declaration of Support for HFO-Free Arctic
The Clean Arctic Alliance says IMO member states must be urged to bring forward "concrete proposals" for a ban on HFO in the Arctic by MEPC 71.
21 Nov 2016
OPEC Asks Iran to Cap Production at 3.92 Million bpd in Bid to Ensure Cutback Deal Success
No word yet if the Islamic republic, which previously indicated it would freeze at 4.0 million bpd, will accept.
21 Nov 2016
Arrested Tanker Slated for Sale in Singapore
The court notes that the net value of bunkers onboard the vessel is S$62,531.75 ($43,853.16) and is included in the sale.
18 Nov 2016
Ports of L.A. and Long Beach Move Toward Zero Emissions with "Bold" Updated Emission Reduction Plan
CAAP 2017 is said to enhance the ports' existing plan to reduce emissions from all port-related sources.
18 Nov 2016
Sri Lanka to Lease Port of Hambantota to Investors
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says the country will lease the Port of Hambantota to investors, contrary to reports of a sale.
18 Nov 2016
ISO Publishes New Hull and Propeller Performance Standard
Geir Axel Oftedahl of Jotun hailed ISO 19030's day of publication "a day of celebration."
18 Nov 2016
Jamaica One Step Closer to LNG Bunkering as $2.5 Billion Port Plan Resumes Course
The Port Authority of Jamaica says it has been in discussions with cruise lines on making LNG bunkering possible when it "becomes readily available."
18 Nov 2016
Petro Inspect Launches New Operation in Brazil
Mr. Gilson Riberio has been appointed as the Operations Manager / Chief Surveyor of Brazil and South Americas region.
18 Nov 2016
Trump's Iran Stance Plus Ongoing Woes in Venezuela and Nigeria Weigh Heavily on Oil Market
Still others think Trump will adopt a more diplomatic stance once he assumes office.
18 Nov 2016
Saudis Boost Exports But Insist OPEC Members Should Cut Output to Low End of Deal Target
Meanwhile, talks with Iran and Iraq continue to include them in deal with special favours.
18 Nov 2016
Dry Bulk "Has Gone Bananas" Says Analyst, as Baltic Dry Index Surges to New 23 Month High
The Baltic Dry Index gained 86 points Thursday to finish at 1231, the highest the index has been since November 26, 2014.
18 Nov 2016
Taiwan's Struggling Container Sector to Receive $1.9 Billion in Government Support
The package is said to include a credit line that will provide preferred interest rates for the country's container carriers.
18 Nov 2016
Crude Soft Despite OPEC Efforts
Bunker prices were firm to start but volatile throughout.
17 Nov 2016
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2016 Week 45
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2016 Week 45
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue.com's demolition sales from November 10 – November 16, 2016.
17 Nov 2016
Pasha Hawaii Orders Two Bunker-Saving LNG-Powered Vessels
The vessels are expected to be the first LNG dual-fuelled vessels of their kind to be employed on the Hawaii-Mainland trade route.
17 Nov 2016
MOL Announces Delivery of Latest Methanol-Powered Vessel
Cajun Sun is the latest in a series of newbuild vessels featuring methanol-propulsion, as well as traditional HFO and MGO.
17 Nov 2016
Aegean Reports Another Big Jump in Bunker Sales Volume
Aegean Reports Another Big Jump in Bunker Sales Volume
Sales volume for the 3 months ended September 30, 2016 was 4,258,954 metric tonnes.
17 Nov 2016
OPEC Makes Final Diplomatic Push With Russian Support But Without Iran and Iraq Ministers Before Vienna Summit
J.P. Morgan gives the talks a 75 percent chance of success.
17 Nov 2016
IEA: Oil Demand Good Until 2040, But It Will Be a Bumpy Boom And Bust Ride
The IEA executive director also thinks oil producers have nothing to fear about the Paris accord.
17 Nov 2016