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Thai Bunker Supplier Plans Expansion

After stock listing in September, Sea Oil may add operations in Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia.

14 Mar 2014

Crude Markets Mixed on Surprising Economic Data

WTI gained $0.21/bbl settling at $98.20, while Brent finished the session at $107.39, slipping $0.63/bbl.

13 Mar 2014

EU Shipowners Blast LNG Bunkering Infrastructure Delay

"The deadline of 2025 is simply too far to have an impact," says ECSA secretary-general.

13 Mar 2014

New Risks Seen from LNG Bunkers

Insurer also warns of potential damage from mega-ships, Arctic voyages.

13 Mar 2014

CO2 Monitoring Called Too Burdensome for Small Ships

Shipowners group says the EU rules could also interfere with agreement on IMO-level regulations.

13 Mar 2014

Government Policies Key to Fuel Shifts

Total bunker demand will approximately double by 2030, with HFO potentially dropping below 50%.

13 Mar 2014

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2014 Week 11

Stemmed a scrapped vessel recently? VesselsValue.com lists the demolition sales from March 6th to 12th 2014.

13 Mar 2014

Increased Caution for Ships Urged Over Fuel Piracy in West Africa

Attacks driven by "booming black market" for fuel in West Africa, IMB says.

13 Mar 2014

New Pollution Reporting Method in Singapore

The city-state will add PM2.5 pollution to its main air quality index in May.

13 Mar 2014

WTI Drops Below $100/bbl as US Crude Stockpiles Climb

WTI dropped $2.04/bbl, settling at $97.99, while Brent slipped $0.53/bbl, finishing at $108.02.

12 Mar 2014

ISTFIX Black Sea & Mediterranean Freight Index Report: 2014 Week 10

Freight rates are on steady recovery track across all the regions, with West and Central Mediterranean supporting the returns.

12 Mar 2014

Clarksons: Tentative Signs of Market Recovery

Bunker costs are driving new orders as owners seek fuel-efficient tonnage.

12 Mar 2014

LNG Tanker Earnings Drop

Orders of 119 carriers since 2011 will swell the global fleet by 30 percent.

12 Mar 2014

Failure to Switch to Low Sulfur Bunkers Sees 12 Companies Fined Over $477,000

The ships failed to switch to low-sulfur fuel off the coast as required by California law.

12 Mar 2014

DNV GL: Eco-Ships Have "Become the Norm"

DNV GL executive says retrofits to reduce fuel use are a "hot topic," particularly for container ships.

12 Mar 2014

Tool Promises Reduction of Energy for Cruise Hotel Services

The system, from RINA, could reduce energy spent on these services by 10 percent.

12 Mar 2014

Three Pirate Attacks Hit Singapore and Malacca Straits

The incidents, on March 6 and 10, targeted two tankers and a bulk carrier.

12 Mar 2014

Bunker Prices Stable as WTI, Brent Head in Opposite Directions

WTI was down $1.09/bbl, settling at $100.03 while Brent gained $0.47/bbl, finishing at $108.55.

11 Mar 2014

OW Bunker Upgrades Istanbul Based Bunker Barges

Changes were made in advance of new regulations by the Turkish Ministry of Transportation set to come into force in 2016.

11 Mar 2014

Cold Ironing Project Starts in Halifax

The port expects shore power for cruise ships to be available during the 2014 season.

11 Mar 2014