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US Shipper Orders Largest Ever Dual-Fuel Engines for Containerships
The high-efficiency engines will be capable of running on HFO, MDO, or LNG, MAN Diesel says.
12 Nov 2013
Brazilian Shipbuilder OSX Files for Bankruptcy
The shipbuilding arm of Eike Batista's conglomerate was dependent on sister company OGX, which has also filed for bankruptcy.
12 Nov 2013
Port of Oakland Completes New Shore Power Infrastructure
The California port says it has reduced PM emissions 70% and its new shore power infrastructure will further reduce pollution.
12 Nov 2013
GAC: Bunker Trade has Become More Complicated
Global Director of GAC Bunker Fuels Nicholas Browne says to be successful, traders must be sure that their clients can and will pay up.
12 Nov 2013
O.W. Bunker Stock Listing Could Value Supplier at $895 Million
But Altor partner Soren Johansen says a final decision has yet been made.
12 Nov 2013
Dynamic Oil Trading Makes Double Hire in Singapore
Jack Hu was previously a bunker trader in Shanghai, Sunny Lu Sun joins from Maersk Singapore.
12 Nov 2013
Shipping to Become Increasingly Important in Singapore
"I think more maritime and shipping activity will be coming to this side of the world," said Pacific International Lines' managing director.
12 Nov 2013
OW Bunker: Significant Hedging Opportunities in Current Bunker Market
Supplier says for 2014 it expects to see more hedging and the use of multiple hedging instruments to balance risk.
11 Nov 2013
Crude Markets Start the Week Moving Up
WTI rose $0.54 and settled at $95.14, while Brent gained $1.28 to end the session at $106.40.
11 Nov 2013
"Very Big" Market Coming for LNG-Fuelled Ships
VP of Crowley division says the fuel creates engineering challenges.
11 Nov 2013
Dubai Firm Re-enters Shipping Market with Fuel-Efficient Vessels
The six new ships will be placed on long-term charter with an oil major, Tristar said.
11 Nov 2013
UK Groups Investigate New Bunker Fuel with No Sulfur Emissions
The alliance says Glycerol fuel could replace diesel with little retrofitting, reducing emissions.
11 Nov 2013
Dry Bulk Shipper Plans Fuel-Efficiency Upgrades
Baltic Trading will spend about $250,000 per vessel to increase ships' future earnings potential.
11 Nov 2013
FCS: Unprecedented Size of P3 Alliance Raises Regulatory Concerns
Federal Maritime Commission says P3 is "unique both in size and scope."
11 Nov 2013
Under Investigation China COSCO Exec Resigns
Some reports say a former COSCO Group chairman has been prevented from leaving China.
8 Nov 2013
U.S. Puts $1.4M Toward LNG Bunker Projects
The funds will help convert a Horizon Lines ship to run on LNG and support a DNV study.
8 Nov 2013
Cruise Operator Reports Big Jump in Profits Despite Rising Bunker Costs
Regent Seven Seas Cruises achieved record revenues in Q3 and boosted its profits 57%.
8 Nov 2013
Ten More Orders for Scorpio Bulkers
The ships, ordered from two Chinese shipyards, will cost a total of $278 million.
8 Nov 2013
Profits Jump for MISC on Floating Production System Income
The company's revenues held steady while reducing its expenses with smaller petroleum and chemical fleets.
8 Nov 2013
Tricks of the Bunker Trade: Tank Soundings to Detect Bunker Fuel Concealment
Tricks of the Bunker Trade: Tank Soundings to Detect Bunker Fuel Concealment
Always use own sounding tape and a ruler to report exact sounding or ullage.
8 Nov 2013