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Harvey's Impact Said to Prove U.S. is a Leading Oil Market Driver Globally
Harvey's Impact Said to Prove U.S. is a Leading Oil Market Driver Globally
However, countries that rely heavily on U.S. oil imports will feel the effects of Harvey's destruction over the next few months.
1 Sep 2017
OPEC Output Declines Accompanied by Prediction that Russian Shale Spells "Curtains" for the Cartel
OPEC Output Declines Accompanied by Prediction that Russian Shale Spells "Curtains" for the Cartel
One expert thinks the Russians will develop their fracking capabilities sooner than later.
1 Sep 2017
Ship Efficiency Efforts Being Held Back by Poor Market Conditions, Not Technology: Expert
Ship Efficiency Efforts Being Held Back by Poor Market Conditions, Not Technology: Expert
"The technology to reduce emissions on ships by 50% is already there," Petrakakos tells Ship & Bunker.
1 Sep 2017
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 33
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 33
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from August 24 – August 30, 2017.
31 Aug 2017
ClassNK Releases Updated Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems
ClassNK Releases Updated Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems
Prompted by stricter global sulfur limits, ClassNK is releasing the second version of its "Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems."
31 Aug 2017
Newly Converted FLNG Slated to Receive First LNG-Bunkers
Newly Converted FLNG Slated to Receive First LNG-Bunkers
The delivery is slated to come ahead of the vessel's departure from Singapore for Cameroon at the end of September or beginning of October.
31 Aug 2017
Kongsberg Maritime to Supply EPCI Services for Brittany Ferries' New LNG-Powered Ferry
Kongsberg Maritime to Supply EPCI Services for Brittany Ferries' New LNG-Powered Ferry
"Project delivery and automation and control technology will support the vessel's design to enable optimal fuel consumption," says Kongsberg Maritime.
31 Aug 2017
Libya Could Facilitate Angola's Call For A Return to $60 Crude
Libya Could Facilitate Angola's Call For A Return to $60 Crude
The North African country's production troubles could facilitate a price rebound.
31 Aug 2017
Wednesday's Crude Losses Accompanied by Forecast that Prices Are Poised to "Fall Off A Cliff"
Wednesday's Crude Losses Accompanied by Forecast that Prices Are Poised to "Fall Off A Cliff"
However, Jim Cramer says this might also be a "absolutely fabulous buying opportunity."
31 Aug 2017
Brazilian Bunker Suspension Boosts Demand at Aegean's Physical Supply Station in South Africa
Brazilian Bunker Suspension Boosts Demand at Aegean's Physical Supply Station in South Africa
"We are confident in our ability to meet increased levels of ship operators' and owners' demand for bunkers in the region," says Aegean GM Gregory Robolakis.
30 Aug 2017
VDR Welcomes New German Financing Programme for LNG-Powered Vessels
VDR Welcomes New German Financing Programme for LNG-Powered Vessels
The funding is intended to help outfit newbuildings with LNG propulsion systems, as well as upgrade existing ships to dual-fuel power.
30 Aug 2017
LiqTech Receives Two New Orders for Scrubber Waste Water Treatment System
LiqTech Receives Two New Orders for Scrubber Waste Water Treatment System
LiqTech says it is experiencing a positive development in its marine scrubber business, with a further ramp-up expected in the second half of 2017.
30 Aug 2017
Glosten to Design Possible All-Electric Ferry for Washington's Skagit County
Glosten to Design Possible All-Electric Ferry for Washington's Skagit County
Glosten says it will quantitatively evaluate propulsion system options for the new RoPax ferry, which is set to replace the ageing M/V Guemes.
30 Aug 2017
Aegean and Freepoint Subsidiary Cooperate on St. Croix Bunker Business
Aegean and Freepoint Subsidiary Cooperate on St. Croix Bunker Business
Aegean has signed an agreement with Caribbean Bunkers to cooperate on bunkering sales focused around the U.S. Virgin Islands facility at Limetree Bay.
30 Aug 2017
Top 3 Ranked Singapore Bunker Supplier Universal Energy to Lose Licences Over Cappuccino Bunkers
Top 3 Ranked Singapore Bunker Supplier Universal Energy to Lose Licences Over Cappuccino Bunkers
Universal Energy Pte Ltd also accumulated demerit points for stoppages during bunkering operations, says MPA.
30 Aug 2017
Panoil Petroleum To Lose Singapore Bunker Supplier Licence
Panoil Petroleum To Lose Singapore Bunker Supplier Licence
The move comes after MPA earlier this month revoked Panoil Petroleum's bunker craft operator licence.
30 Aug 2017
Petrobras Cites Demand from Brazil's Thermal Plants for Tight Bunker Avails
Petrobras Cites Demand from Brazil's Thermal Plants for Tight Bunker Avails
Petrobras says it has been contacting shipping industry clients, among others, in order to minimise resulting effects on bunkering.
30 Aug 2017
Oil Demand is "Absolutely Soaring" and Analysts Foresee More Market Angst Ahead
Oil Demand is "Absolutely Soaring" and Analysts Foresee More Market Angst Ahead
Problems with Venezuela could explode in October, they warn.
30 Aug 2017
Houston Woes Could Cause Crude to Test $40/bbl, Says Analyst
Houston Woes Could Cause Crude to Test $40/bbl, Says Analyst
Others note that the storm will hamper OPEC's efforts to rebalance the market.
30 Aug 2017
This Is How the Bunker Industry Should Be Thinking for 2020
This Is How the Bunker Industry Should Be Thinking for 2020
"The three largest traders have the most to gain with 2020, and have been gifted an opportunity for which they need to step up their game and do so now," writes Steve Leonard.
30 Aug 2017