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Australian Port Workers Planning Further Strike Action
An Australian dockworkers union has announced planned work stoppage set for April 13 at Sydney's Autostrad Terminal.
11 Apr 2016
Portuguese Ports to be Hit by Two Weeks of Strike Action
The dock workers union has issued notice of strike action, which will occur from April 20 to May 5, at the ports of Lisbon, Setúbal, and Figueira da Foz.
11 Apr 2016
MPA Announces Session for Bunker Industry Players at 11th Singapore Maritime Week
MPA CEO Andrew Tan says, overall, SMW 2016 will be focused on addressing the economic challenges and untapped growth areas in a challenging market.
11 Apr 2016
Oil at $35 is Economic Poison for Some Exporting Countries, But Good for U.S. Investment
A Macquarie analyst warns that the price will cause further credit downgrades and possible large scale bankruptcies.
11 Apr 2016
US Authorities Fine South Korean Bunker Tanker Owner $950,000
"The defendants in this case falsified their log books in an attempt to conceal their crimes," says the EPA.
11 Apr 2016
Baltic Dry Index Makes Highest One Day Gain of the Year so Far as Rate Surge Continues
The Baltic Dry Index reached 539 Friday following a 22 point gain as scrapping activity was reported to be on the rise.
8 Apr 2016
EMP Begins First Production of Bunker Saving Rigid Solar Sail System
Japan's Eco Marine Power Friday announced production of its "EnergySail" rigid sail technology has begun in Onomichi, Japan.
8 Apr 2016
Hyundai to be "Stabilized" by June - But Defaults on Multi-Million Dollar Debt Repayment
Hyundai says it will use proceeds from its dry bulk sales "only for fuelling the normalization of the company's business."
8 Apr 2016
20|20 Vision: Ensuring a Level Playing Field - The Challenge of Regulatory Compliance
20|20 Vision: Ensuring a Level Playing Field - The Challenge of Regulatory Compliance
Compliance based on trust rather than oversight would likely prove a costly option.
8 Apr 2016
Update: New Singapore Bunker Player in Talks to Buy Malaysian Physical Supplier
But reports indicating a deal has already been done are incorrect, a spokesperson for the company tells Ship & Bunker.
8 Apr 2016
Bunker Spill Response Sparks Twitter Backlash
Local recreational boaters are unhappy at the clean up following the Istra Ace spill last month.
8 Apr 2016
ETI Looks to Partner on Waste Heat Recovery Project that Could Glean 8% Bunker Savings
The heavy duty vehicle marine waste heat recovery project is also said to be intended to garner reductions in associated CO2 emissions.
8 Apr 2016
MOL Announces Bunker Saving Hull Design of Newbuild Car Carrier
The company says the rounded hull is expected to enable a 2 percent reduction in CO2 emissions compared to current car carriers.
8 Apr 2016
Cost Saving Fuel Switching Feature to be Made Available on New Hybrid Marine Engines
"Reductions in capital expenditure (CAPEX) of 15 to 20 percent are possible compared to other low-speed dual-fuel engine technology," says WinGD.
8 Apr 2016
d'Amico Scoops Award After a "Considerable Reduction" in Bunker Consumption
"Caring for the environment cannot be limited to the purchase of new eco-vessels," the shipowner says.
8 Apr 2016
Crude Prices Come Back Down to Earth
Futures spiked yesterday on the inventory report.
7 Apr 2016
Bremenports Launches Europe's First LNG-Powered Working Vessel
Move comes as part of a fleetwide eco-focused modernisation effort.
7 Apr 2016
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2016 Week 13
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2016 Week 13
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue.com's demolition sales from March 31 – April 6, 2016.
7 Apr 2016
Hull Coating Gives Supramax a "Staggering" $1.5 million in Bunker Cost Savings Over 5 Years
Jotun says the fundings will "attract significant attention" from those seeking a more sustainable industry.
7 Apr 2016
OW Bunker: Another Blow for Physical Suppliers as Court Rules in Favour of Ship Owner in Double Payment Claim
A judge has ruled an owner is not liable to pay the physical suppler as there was never a contract directly between them.
7 Apr 2016