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MISC Takes Delivery of Third Vessel in of Series of Three Fuel-Efficient Newbuilds
MISC Takes Delivery of Third Vessel in of Series of Three Fuel-Efficient Newbuilds
The LNG carrier was designed to minimise hull resistance, increase propulsion efficiency, reduce power requirements, and reduce CO2 emissions.
27 Jul 2017
Finnlines Highlights Bunker-Saving Initiatives Alongside "Best First Half Year Result"
Finnlines Highlights Bunker-Saving Initiatives Alongside "Best First Half Year Result"
Finnlines says it also marked its "best second quarter ever" with results amounting to €24.2 million.
27 Jul 2017
IMO Failed to Impress with Progress Toward GHG Emission Reduction at MEPC 71, Says T&E
IMO Failed to Impress with Progress Toward GHG Emission Reduction at MEPC 71, Says T&E
"Disagreement over how to distribute efforts and the potential costs of measures remain the biggest obstacle to progress," said T&E's Bill Hemmings.
27 Jul 2017
UK's Port of Southampton Implements Air Quality Monitoring
UK's Port of Southampton Implements Air Quality Monitoring
The development comes after a lack of shore power solutions for vessels calling at Southampton came under public spotlight earlier this year.
27 Jul 2017
Teekay Offshore Orders LNG-Powered, Bunker-Saving Newbuilds
Teekay Offshore Orders LNG-Powered, Bunker-Saving Newbuilds
The contracts signed with Samsung Heavy Industries include the construction of two Suezmax DP2 shuttle tankers, with the option for up to two more vessels.
27 Jul 2017
Astomos Takes Delivery of Bunker-Saving LPG Carrier from Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Astomos Takes Delivery of Bunker-Saving LPG Carrier from Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Crystal River features a Kawasaki rudder bulb system with fins and the semi-duct system with contra fins to help reduce fuel consumption.
27 Jul 2017
More Feel-Good News from OPEC Members Buffered by Analysts Who Doubt Resulting Rally Will Last
More Feel-Good News from OPEC Members Buffered by Analysts Who Doubt Resulting Rally Will Last
Disgruntled analysts also downplay reports of declining U.S. stockpiles.
27 Jul 2017
Producers Who "Used to Make Money at $25 Oil" Ignore Gloomy Outlook for Brent in 2018
Producers Who "Used to Make Money at $25 Oil" Ignore Gloomy Outlook for Brent in 2018
Exploration and production spending is expected to increase "modestly" next year.
27 Jul 2017
Largest Crude Oil Logistics Facility in U.S. Looks to Add Export Services
Largest Crude Oil Logistics Facility in U.S. Looks to Add Export Services
The proposed marine vessel loading services could be available by early 2018, says LOOP.
26 Jul 2017
Danfoss IXA Becomes Newest Green Award Incentive Provider
Danfoss IXA Becomes Newest Green Award Incentive Provider
Danfoss IXA will offer a 5 percent discount on its MES1001, which continuously measures NOx, SO2, and NH3 directly in a vessel's exhaust system.
26 Jul 2017
USCG Provides Guidance for LNG Fuel Transfers with SIMOPS
USCG Provides Guidance for LNG Fuel Transfers with SIMOPS
The policy letter pertains specifically to SIMOPS set to take place at Waterfront facilities that handle LNG.
26 Jul 2017
The American Club Releases New Module of E-Learning Tool for MARPOL ANNEX VI
The American Club Releases New Module of E-Learning Tool for MARPOL ANNEX VI
The new release is the final module of the American Club's Clean Seas: Complying with MARPOL 73/78 series.
26 Jul 2017
ABS to Host Webinar on MEPC 71 Outcomes and Impacts
ABS to Host Webinar on MEPC 71 Outcomes and Impacts
The event will run on August 2, 2017 from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PDT.
26 Jul 2017
NYK Orders Its First Scrubber Systems
NYK Orders Its First Scrubber Systems
The order for two Handymax bulk carriers has been placed with Wärtsilä.
26 Jul 2017
EMP Preparing for Sea Trials of Aquarius Marine Renewable Energy Solution
EMP Preparing for Sea Trials of Aquarius Marine Renewable Energy Solution
EMP says the project will result in the world's first installation of an integrated rigid sail and solar power system for ships.
26 Jul 2017
"Don't Do Me Like That" – IMO Bunker Rules to Provide Major Challenges to Anode Coke Markets
"Don't Do Me Like That" – IMO Bunker Rules to Provide Major Challenges to Anode Coke Markets
Turner Mason and Cascade Resources, having analyzed this market some 20 months ago in consort with AZ China, concluded at that time a looming major deficit in this critical raw material, necessary for the production of primary aluminum.
26 Jul 2017
Crude Jumps After OPEC Members Reaffirm Commitment to Cutbacks
Crude Jumps After OPEC Members Reaffirm Commitment to Cutbacks
However, analysts warn that the numbers bandied about during this week's meeting of members actually pave the way for more excess.
26 Jul 2017
Samskip to Acquire Nor Lines
Samskip to Acquire Nor Lines
The transaction includes terminal activities in Norway, warehousing, and haulage services.
26 Jul 2017
Oil Faces "Mission Impossible" With Sub $60/bbl Prices Through 2020, Demand Peak by 2024
Oil Faces "Mission Impossible" With Sub $60/bbl Prices Through 2020, Demand Peak by 2024
Libya, Nigeria, and U.S. shale are again cited as the stumbling blocks to OPEC's attempt at a market rebalance.
26 Jul 2017
Refiners' Inaction Over 2020 Will Create an Opportunity for Big Traders: KBC
Refiners' Inaction Over 2020 Will Create an Opportunity for Big Traders: KBC
"There will not be an additional 4 million barrels per day of MGO available to meet demand in 2020, but there doesn't need to be," Stephen George, Chief Economist at energy consultancy KBC tells Ship & Bunker.
26 Jul 2017