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Disney Cruise Line Places Order for Third LNG-Powered Vessel

The newly announced vessel is scheduled for 2022, while the two previously announced ships are reported to be slated for delivery in 2021 and 2023.

18 Jul 2017

CMAL Marks "Significant Milestone" in LNG-Powered Newbuild Construction

An 88-tonne LNG tank was delivered to Ferguson shipyard for what CMAL says is Scotland's first LNG ferry.

18 Jul 2017

Grounded Casino Vessel Being Debunkered in India

The MV Lucky Seven grounded on a sandbar at the mouth of India's River Mandovi at 9 p.m. on Saturday.

18 Jul 2017

USCG Updates Policy Letter on LNG Fuel System Design

The policy letter uses the IGF Code as a basis for enabling the installation of LNG fuel systems on U.S.-flag vessels.

18 Jul 2017

ABS Updates Scrubber Advisory as 2020 Compliance Support

The updated advisory includes background information on air emission regulations and details different types of available scrubber technologies.

18 Jul 2017

IMO Rules Out Possible Delay to 2020 Date for 0.50% Global Sulfur Cap on Bunkers: IBIA

A majority of IMO member states rejected a proposal to collect data to allow the IMO to take stock of bunker availability ahead of 2020.

18 Jul 2017

"Summer Doldrums" Impact Crude Prices, but a Rally to $50 Still Possible: Analyst

Meanwhile, many others warn that fundamentals don't support significant price increases.

18 Jul 2017

There Are Still "Fundamental Issues" to Be Resolved Before the Industry Can Start Planning for 2020: OOCL

"It is quite difficult to comment and plan ahead for something that is still unclear on the agenda," Stephen Ng, Director of Trades, tells Ship & Bunker.

18 Jul 2017

Tricks of the Bunker Trade: The Buy Back

This malpractice could be instigated by the corrupt crew of a vessel or even the barge who may take its chances and ask the Captain, "have you got any spare fuel onboard?"

18 Jul 2017

Shale, Oil Sands, and OPEC Output All on the Rise

Russia is one of the few nations to post a decline in production for June.

18 Jul 2017

Newbuild Grounded on Durand Reef Slated for Debunkering

It is reported that some 700 tonnes of fuel onboard the vessel's tanks is set too be removed.

17 Jul 2017

Eco-Tonnage Helps Singapore Box Carrier APL to Further CO2 Emissions Reduction

APL says its CO2 emissions reduction was "about 3%" versus 2015 and down 48% on 2009.

17 Jul 2017

Steel Cutting Ceremony Held for Color Line's New Plug-In Hybrid Ferry

Ulstein says the ship will be the world's largest hybrid vessel.

17 Jul 2017

Hong Kong Provides Update on Marine Emission Reduction Efforts

The update came in the "Clean Air Plan for Hong Kong 2013-2017 Progress Report," published by the Environment Bureau and EPD.

17 Jul 2017

Peninsula Petroleum Commences Physical Supply in Barcelona

"We believe that there is a significant supply gap in the market in Barcelona," says John Bassadone, CEO of Peninsula Petroleum.

17 Jul 2017

OPEC Cutback Compliance at 6-Month Low, And More Woes May Be Delivered by Kuwait

Predictably, Libya, Nigeria, and Iraq are among the worst offenders of the cartel's attempt to rebalance the market.

17 Jul 2017

Gibraltar Shipping Interview: Paul Holthus, Founding President & CEO, World Ocean Council (WOC)

The World Ocean Council is a non-profit organisation responsible for industry leadership and collaboration in ocean sustainable development, science and stewardship.

17 Jul 2017

Petro Inspect Appoints Singapore-Based Director of Operations

Kwok will also be overseeing operations in Hong Kong and China, Petro Inspect Owner and founder Kaivan H. Chinoy tells Ship & Bunker.

17 Jul 2017

BIMCO and Shipdex Ink Agreement to Support Digitalisation of Data

The agreement with Shipdex also brings BIMCO in as an executive member of Shipdex steering committee.

14 Jul 2017

Western Baltija Shipbuilding Set to Recover Excise Duty on Bunkers, Court Rules

The newbuild vessel is reported to have had 73,000 litres of fuel onboard upon delivery following ship testing in 2013.

14 Jul 2017