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Singapore's MPA Sees Self-Regulated LNG Bunkering Industry

MPA director argues that bunkering already has strict procedures.

2 Nov 2015

Vessel Owner Hit with $1 Million Fine After Bunker Spill

Tri-Marine has also agreed to perform fleet inspections, and implement other corrective measures after a fuel spill from one of their vessels.

2 Nov 2015

Euronav Posts Strongest Q3 Since 2008 as Buoyant Tanker Market Makes a "Very Strong" Start to Winter

Euronav closed 2015's Q3 with a $72.2 million net profit, compared to the 20.6 million loss during last year's Q3.

2 Nov 2015

DNV GL Issues "The Missing Piece" of LNG Bunkering Guidance

"This new RP completes the picture and will provide a level playing field for the billing process of LNG," says DNV GL.

2 Nov 2015

Hapag-Lloyd Lowers IPO Price Again

The company reportedly hopes to win back investors who abandoned ship after Maersk Line gave a dismal outlook of the container shipping sector.

2 Nov 2015

Europe Approves National Pollution Caps, Removes Proposal to Offset International Shipping Emissions

EC asked to consider measures and possible legislative proposals to reduce emissions from international shipping in member states' territorial waters.

2 Nov 2015

WFS Reports Third Consecutive Quarter of Record Bunker Sales Volumes

The company's marine segment posted a sales volume of 8.6 million metric tonnes.

2 Nov 2015

New Hires for OceanConnect Marine in Dubai, London, and the US

James Nash, Giulio Fiertler, Darrell Cardoza have all recently joined the Bunker trading and brokerage firm.

2 Nov 2015

Saudi Arabia Leads OPEC October Output Hike?

Analysts offer differing views on the shift in production, but output to an already oversupplied market nevertheless stays close to an all time high.

2 Nov 2015

ARB: Vast Majority of Vessels Burning ULSFO Test Above 0.1% Sulfur Limit

More than 80% of vessels tested this year were above the 0.1 percent sulfur limit, ARB's Paul Milkey tells Ship & Bunker.

2 Nov 2015

The American Club Releases Guide on Implications of OW Bunker Litigation

The document explains bunker supply transaction processes in various jurisdictions as prescribed by local court decisions in OW Bunker cases.

30 Oct 2015

Royal Caribbean Attributes Strong Q3 to Momentum in the Caribbean

Company says it has seen "another year of over 40% earnings growth," noting fuel expense guidance of $800 million for the full 2015 year.

30 Oct 2015

Industry Insight: Precise Lubricant Questions Need Broad Answer

In the face of new rules covering ship emissions, changing market conditions have complicated the outcome for engines in operation.

30 Oct 2015

Shell: Iran Talks Focus on $2 Billion Debt Settlement, Not New Projects

Shell's chief executive says the potential for reinvestment in Iran remains unclear.

30 Oct 2015

Euronav Decides Against Option for Order of Four VLCCs

Euronav says that the option was intended to "hedge against any significant vessel price inflation," which it notes has "not materialised."

30 Oct 2015

HFO Removal Completed on Sunken Cargo Ship

Teams are now turning their attention to removing the marine gas oil from the vessel.

30 Oct 2015

TOTE Delays LNG Retrofit Projects Due to El Faro Sinking

The El Faro was originally intended to fill in on the West coast route when vessels were taken out of service for conversion.

30 Oct 2015

Emissions Regulations Spark Newbuild Order Rush

Lloyd's List says that shipowners are attempting to avoid the cost of emissions regulation compliance by placing orders for new ships before year end.

30 Oct 2015

LNG Bunkers "Cannot Be Ignored" says BSM

Angus Campbell of BSM says "the move from oil to natural gas is simply the next progression in the evolution of maritime transportation."

30 Oct 2015

Maersk Line Lays Up Triple-E, Cools Over Option for Eight 14,000 TEU Newbuilds

Most carrier lines have been trying to avoid idling their larger containerships, according to Alphaliner.

30 Oct 2015