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Reports: SLPA Set to Exit Bunker Business at Hambantota
Newly elected SLPA Chairman Dr Lakdas Panagoda says for the moment it has stopped the purchase of any further bunker fuel.
24 Feb 2015
Singapore Bunker Sales Make a Strong Start to 2015
Sales of 0.10 percent sulfur MGO (LSMGO) in January hit an all time high of 80,800 mt.
24 Feb 2015
Singapore Carrier Orders Fuel Monitoring Technology to Reduce Consumption
Singapore's Pioneer Marine will have ABB's OCTOPUS-Onboard systems fitted to 12 Handymax newbuilds.
24 Feb 2015
Dual-Fuel LNG Carriers "Still Make Sense" Despite Oil Price Drop
Dual-fuel technology should remain attractive for LNG carriers, despite the recent fall in oil prices, says law firm Wikborg Rein & Co.
24 Feb 2015
Gibraltar Government: LNG Bunkering is Safer and Cleaner than Bunkering Diesel
The Gibraltar Social Democrats party has been accused of "sensationalising" the risks of LNG bunkering.
24 Feb 2015
Viking Line Sees "Favourable Effect on Earnings" from Low Bunker Prices
The company's 2014 bunker bill fell €5.1 million warns "future bunker price developments represent a significant uncertainty factor."
24 Feb 2015
Scandlines Joins Trident Alliance
The ferry operator is said to be the sulfur regulation enforcement lobbyist's newest addition.
24 Feb 2015
Dan-Bunkering Opens Two New Offices in South America, Starts Physical Supply in Uruguay
One office has opened Chile, while a physical supply operation is based out of Uruguay.
24 Feb 2015
West Coast Port Strike Over
The two sides reached a tentative agreement late last Friday.
24 Feb 2015
Oil Prices Start the Week Down
Some think the bottom may be set at $45 for WTI and $55 for Brent.
23 Feb 2015
Industry Insight: Bio-Oils and the Dangers of Electro-Static Charging
Industry Insight: Bio-Oils and the Dangers of Electro-Static Charging
Bio-oils compliant with the VGP have a low zinc content, affecting the properties of the oil including decreasing its conductivity.
23 Feb 2015
BIMCO Warns of Wax Buildup in LSMGO in Colder Temperatures
The group said that it had heard of paraffin wax forming in DMA 0.1 percent forming in colder climates.
23 Feb 2015
Insurer Highlights Risk of Cargo Damage From Heating Bunker Fuel
"We have experienced several claims for cargo damage caused by heating of bunker fuel in bunker tanks adjacent to cargo holds", says the Swedish Club.
23 Feb 2015
Gazpromneft Marine Bunker Sales Volumes Grow 25% in 2014
Bunker sales volumes rose 25 percent in 2014 to 4 million tonnes, while direct-to-vessel sales grew 43 percent year-on-year.
23 Feb 2015
VLCCs Steaming at Their Fastest Since 2012
Lower bunker prices and higher freight rates may be spurring VLCC operators to speed up.
23 Feb 2015
Rolls-Royce to Supply Pure-Gas LNG Engine for Spanish Ferry
"Besides reducing CO2 emissions by 40%, it also enables us to reduce fuel costs," says ferry operator.
23 Feb 2015
MSC Orders Fuel Saving Jotun Coatings for More Ships
A further 12 ships in MSC's fleet will receive SeaQuantum X200 antifouling coatings in conjucntion with Jotun's HPS concept, following succesful trials.
23 Feb 2015
LNG Shipping Rates At Lowest Levels Since 2010
Rates have fallen to around $50,000 per day compared to $140,000 back in 2012.
23 Feb 2015
Grounded Cargo Ship Leaking Bunkers Off UK
No reports have yet been released on the extent of damage but "there is a lot of salvage work still to be done," says MCA.
23 Feb 2015
DNV GL Classes Mega-Ship MSC Oscar
The vessel's engine is optimised to automatically control fuel consumption according to speed and weather conditions.
23 Feb 2015
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