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Julian Macqueen Joins Ship & Bunker

Based in London, UK, Macqueen has 20 years' experience covering the maritime and energy industries.

15 Feb 2018

Crude Prices Jump 2%

Bunker prices were firmer in the primary ports.

14 Feb 2018

Maersk Confirms It Will Not Use Scrubbers for IMO2020 Compliance

We will instead opt for replacing the cheaper bunker oil with fuels with a lower sulphur content, the company says.

14 Feb 2018

IEA Says U.S. Growth May Spoil OPEC's Achievement of Market Rebalance - But Investors Wary of U.S. Sustainability

Meanwhile, Russia says it's protective of the market recovery - even though it can ramp up production after the OPEC cutbacks expire.

14 Feb 2018

Hydrex Warns on Pipe Work Corrosion from Scrubber Washwater

"Corroded scrubber pipework and discharge outlets is a serious problem, and we're seeing more and more of it," says Dave Bleyenberg, Hydrex Production Executive.

14 Feb 2018

Order Placed for 4 More Methanol Bunker-Powered Vessels

"Investing in the next generation of fuels is one way we'll continue to meet regulations while maintaining the efficiency of our operations," says Ryuichi Osonoe, Director and Managing Executive Officer, IINO.

14 Feb 2018

Maersk Says Human Error to Blame for 2 Instances of Noncompliance with ECA Sulfur Regs

Incidents happened onboard vessels calling at Long Beach and Antwerp.

14 Feb 2018

Greens Seek Progress from IMO on Heavy Fuel Oil Arctic Ban

Clean Arctic Alliance welcomes sulfur cap but wants to see heavy fuel oil pushed out of Arctic waters.

14 Feb 2018

OPEC Lifts Oil Demand Forecast but Analysts Worry There's a Price Crash Coming

However, JP Morgan still believes crude could climb as high as $75 this year.

14 Feb 2018

Kawasaki to Build Azimuth Thrusters for China's CIEC

E-series units promise fuel savings over conventional series.

14 Feb 2018

Little Movement for Crude After Chaotic Trading Day

Bunker prices were mostly stable in the primary ports.

13 Feb 2018

AkzoNobel Developing Bunker-Saving UV-LED Fouling Prevention Tech [VIDEO]

The "revolutionary" solution utilises underlying technology developed by Royal Philips.

13 Feb 2018

Eight Evergreen Newbuilds to Feature Shore Power Tech

The box ships will be fitted with "various environmental protection devices."

13 Feb 2018

IMO2020: High Sulfur Bunker Ban a "Step in the Right Direction" Says DMA

"We are striving to reduce distortional practices among the various flag States," says DMA Director General Andreas Nordseth.

13 Feb 2018

Statoil Exercises One-Year Option on LNG-Powered PSV

The vessel is set to be prepared to utilise shore power, and will receive equipment to improve bunker consumption measurement.

13 Feb 2018

Singapore: January Bunker Sales Hit 12-Month High

2018 starts with highest monthly total over previous 12 months.

13 Feb 2018

Carnival Expands Shorepower Facility at Long Beach Cruise Terminal

To allow larger ships to access the facility.

13 Feb 2018

Germany: LNG Bunkering on Elbe Moves Forward with Biggest Stem to Date

Proposed terminal will increase LNG bunkering opportunities in lower Elbe region.

13 Feb 2018

Crude Prices Begin the Week Flat

Bunker prices were stable in the primary ports.

12 Feb 2018

DFDS Opts for Scrubbers on Bunker Saving Ro-Pax Newbuilds

"The ships are built to the newest, environmental standard offering the lowest possible consumption and emissions," says DFDS.

12 Feb 2018