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ABB to Provide Bunker-Saving Power and Propulsion Package Ritz-Carlton Luxury Vessel
ABB to Provide Bunker-Saving Power and Propulsion Package Ritz-Carlton Luxury Vessel
ABB Azipod units and medium voltage power plant are set to be installed on the vessel with sensors to produce data that can be tracked from shore.
5 Sep 2017
Oldendorff Revives Order for Two Bunker-Saving Newbuilds
Oldendorff Revives Order for Two Bunker-Saving Newbuilds
The new vessels feature Wärtsilä WinGD main engines, MAN-B&W auxiliary engines, and "Mewis" fuel saving ducts.
5 Sep 2017
Cruise Lines' Environmental Performance "Lousy", Says NGO, Again
Cruise Lines' Environmental Performance "Lousy", Says NGO, Again
The Cruise Lines Industry Association, who has repeatedly gone on record as saying NABU's assessments lack scientific standards, say its members "are investing $1 billion in environmental technology."
5 Sep 2017
OPEC Oil Deal Extension Likely, Says Russia, Which Also Reports Increased Production Throughout 2017
OPEC Oil Deal Extension Likely, Says Russia, Which Also Reports Increased Production Throughout 2017
Oil and gas output and exports rose steadily between January and August of this year.
5 Sep 2017
Group Regional FSP Lead Asia (Fixed Spot Price / Fixed Price Agreements) (Bunker Holding Group, Singapore)
Group Regional FSP Lead Asia (Fixed Spot Price / Fixed Price Agreements) (Bunker Holding Group, Singapore)
Salling Search has been appointed by Bunker Holding Group to search for a new Group Regional FSP Lead Asia to be based in their Singapore office.
5 Sep 2017
Brent Falls in Wake of Latest North Korea Underground Nuclear Testing
Brent Falls in Wake of Latest North Korea Underground Nuclear Testing
Analysts worry that any form of sanctions will have minimal effect on the rogue nation.
5 Sep 2017
China Extends Bunker Fuel Sulfur Cap on Yangtze River Delta
China Extends Bunker Fuel Sulfur Cap on Yangtze River Delta
The move by the Chinese authorities extends the cap to cover Nanjing, Hangzhou and Taizhou.
4 Sep 2017
Thun Tankers Exercise Option for Fifth Bunker-Saving Newbuild
Thun Tankers Exercise Option for Fifth Bunker-Saving Newbuild
Thun Tankers has exercised the option for a fifth tanker to be added to the four previously contracted 17,500 DWT IMO II product/chemical tankers.
4 Sep 2017
Kongsberg Bunker Monitoring App Receives Approval for Use Under EU MRV and ETS Regs
Kongsberg Bunker Monitoring App Receives Approval for Use Under EU MRV and ETS Regs
K-Fleet Voyage, Kongsberg's digital application for monitoring ship fuel consumption and emissions, received the approval from Ecoxy.
4 Sep 2017
ESL Shipping Launches New LNG-Powered Bulk Carrier Newbuild
ESL Shipping Launches New LNG-Powered Bulk Carrier Newbuild
Viikki is said to be the first LNG-powered handyzise bulk carrier in the world and "a forerunner" in both energy efficiency and eco-friendliness.
4 Sep 2017
Dan-Bunkering America Announces New Commercial Director
Dan-Bunkering America Announces New Commercial Director
As Commercial Director, Michel Dominique Thomsen succeeds Jim Jensen, who was promoted to Managing Director of Dan-Bunkering America in July.
4 Sep 2017
Fujairah and Singapore Seeing "Healthy" Bunker Demand
Fujairah and Singapore Seeing "Healthy" Bunker Demand
Fujairah's stock of heavy distillates and residues totalled 10.787 million barrels on August 28, up 76,000 barrels or 0.7% on the week.
4 Sep 2017
Cold Ironing Could Soon Become Standard In-Port Procedure: DNV GL
Cold Ironing Could Soon Become Standard In-Port Procedure: DNV GL
The technology is getting a boost from an increasing awareness of the impact of emissions from Shipping, says DNV GL's Jon Rysst.
4 Sep 2017
Cockett Sees 2020 as "Great Opportunity" to Extend Growing Market Share
Cockett Sees 2020 as "Great Opportunity" to Extend Growing Market Share
"We project a significant increase in relative marine fuel prices. This will result in market players requiring increased working capital, with a commensurate increase in counterparty and credit risk," CEO Cem Saral tells Ship & Bunker.
4 Sep 2017
Post-Harvey Recovery Has Commenced, But Analysts Warn of Huge Inventory Build Up
Post-Harvey Recovery Has Commenced, But Analysts Warn of Huge Inventory Build Up
One expert says an additional 50 million barrels could be added to stocks.
1 Sep 2017
OPEC Cutback Extension to be Discussed in November, But Developments Could Render Any Deal Meaningless
OPEC Cutback Extension to be Discussed in November, But Developments Could Render Any Deal Meaningless
Everything from Saudi exploration to rising tensions with North Korea could radically alter the dynamics of the international market.
1 Sep 2017
Statoil VLGC Newbuild Order Could Include LPG Bunker Capability
Statoil VLGC Newbuild Order Could Include LPG Bunker Capability
Statoil has circulated a requirement for as many as two very large gas carriers.
1 Sep 2017
Vladivostok Bunker Sales See 67.7% YoY Increase in 2017's First 8 Months
Vladivostok Bunker Sales See 67.7% YoY Increase in 2017's First 8 Months
Bunker sales at Vladivostok and its offshore terminals totalled 458,000 tonnes during January to August 2017.
1 Sep 2017
UPDATED: Jan Jacobsen Sells 50% Stake in The Monjasa Group
UPDATED: Jan Jacobsen Sells 50% Stake in The Monjasa Group
"Following an interim defeat in a lower district court in Denmark last year, Jan Jacobsen wishes to bring serenity to the Group by selling his share interest and leaving Monjasa," Monjasa explained.
1 Sep 2017
Bunkering Resumes in Houston Following Hurricane Harvey
Bunkering Resumes in Houston Following Hurricane Harvey
"We continue to take enquires and hopefully things will get back to normal soon," GCC Bunkers Managing Director Mark VandeVoorde tells Ship & Bunker.
1 Sep 2017