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Study: Fuel Cells Could Replace Grid-based Cold Ironing
The U.S. report also found that hydrogen cells may be a cheaper way to keep reefer units cold on barges.
28 Jun 2013
MOL Comfort Sister Ships to Receive Hull Strengthening
Company says it is taking the steps as an "extra preventive measure."
27 Jun 2013
ExxonMobil to Stop Selling Bunker Fuel at Halifax
Citing environmental regulations, the company will switch to marine diesel fuel.
27 Jun 2013
New Panama Law Limits Foreign Ownership in Bunkering
A new law restricts foreign-owned bunkering barges and other maritime auxiliary vessels.
27 Jun 2013
Damen Introduce Double-Bow LNG Arctic Ship Concept
The vessel would use external LNG tanks to mitigate the fuel's extra space requirements.
27 Jun 2013
Horizon Lines in LNG Repowering Initiative
The project's first step to dual-fuel systems is aimed at reducing fuel use and emissions.
27 Jun 2013
Singapore's Dynamic Oil Trading Plans Dubai Expansion
CEO Lars Møller says the move is key to its strategic growth plans.
27 Jun 2013
Aft Part of MOL Comfort Sinks with 1,500 Metric Tonnes of Fuel Oil Onboard
MOL says the fore part of the vessel is being "stably towed" toward the Arabian Gulf.
27 Jun 2013
Norwegian Ferry Getting Scrubber Systems
The open-loop systems will bring the ro-pax ferry into compliance with new emission rules.
26 Jun 2013
Wang Jing: Nicaraguan Canal No Joke
Chinese businessman says experienced consultants are working on the project.
26 Jun 2013
US Court: Taiwanese Banks Should Allow TMT to Pay Bunker Suppliers
Owner Nobu Su said he wants to keep ships operating to bring in more money for the company as it struggles to repay debts.
26 Jun 2013
Aegean and SK Lubricants Sign Cooperative Agreement
The two companies will supply products to each other's customers, extending their market presences.
26 Jun 2013
Stake in LNG Tank Tech Company Up for Sale
Total and a private equity firm are selling 60 percent of cryogenic hull linings maker GTT.
26 Jun 2013
DNVPS: Thirty Percent of Low-Sulfur Bunkers in 2012 Were Off Spec
The North American ECA has demanded blending of more components to meet increased demand.
26 Jun 2013
MOL Announce Safety Inspections for MOL Comfort Sister Vessels
MOL, along with MHI and ClassNK will inspect the six vessels "as quickly as possible."
26 Jun 2013
Asia-Pacific Marine Coatings Market Growing
Anti-fouling and foul-release coatings to improve fuel efficiency are becoming increasingly popular.
26 Jun 2013
Creditors Expected to Turn to ARA Region to Arrest Vessels
Bankruptcy levels that "exceed any in recent memory" may push lenders to seize ships where the laws are favourable.
25 Jun 2013
Micky Arison to Step Down as Carnival CEO After 34 Years
Arnold W. Donald will take over on July 3, and Arison will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board.
25 Jun 2013
Carnival Lowers Its Bunker Costs by 14%
By the year end, the cruise company expects to drop its fuel use by 23% since 2005 as its efforts in fuel saving technologies "continue to bear fruit."
25 Jun 2013
New Texas Office for Matrix, Bomin
Following the merger of the companies' parent groups last year, the bunker suppliers are moving offices.
25 Jun 2013