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WTI and Brent Edge Higher after Early Slump

Irving Oil announced an extended close of its Saint John, New Brunswick refinery support during today's trading.

6 Oct 2014

IBIA 2014 Annual Convention: Quality and Compliance

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) will be covering key topical issues at its 2014 annual convention.

6 Oct 2014

Superyachts Switching to Global Bunker Players for Fuel

Global bunker companies now offer services that provide superyachts with fuel everywhere they go.

6 Oct 2014

Korean Bulker Owner Pan Ocean Puts Itself Up for Auction

The sale is expected to fetch around $660 million.

6 Oct 2014

Fredriksen Sets Up New Tanker Pool, Aims to Reduce Bunker Consumption

VLCC Chartering will have access to 28 Frontline VLCCs and 39 from TI.

6 Oct 2014

IMO Moves Forward with Electronic Certificate Plans

IMO has given support to e-certificates following a pilot project run by the Danish Maritime Authority and DFDS.

6 Oct 2014

Bureau Veritas: No Alternatives to LNG as Eco-Friendly Marine Fuel

LNG bunkers are the only real option for envirnmentally friendly marine fuel, says Russian Bureau Veritas director.

6 Oct 2014

Gevo Inc., Gulf Racing Fuels Develop New Marine Biofuels

Gevo is supplying isobutanol to be used in new EPA-compliant fuel blends for marine use from Gulf Racing Fuels.

6 Oct 2014

Suez Canal Upgrades: Transit Times to Reduce By 40%

Suez Canal Authority tells RESCON that upgrades announced in August will significantly reduce transit times through Suez.

6 Oct 2014

LNG Bunkering Trials For Ethylene Carrier at Zeebrugge

Coral Star becomes the first cargo independent dual fuel vessel for Anthony Veder Group after successful trials.

6 Oct 2014

Construction Underway for Northern Sea Route LNG Tanker

The prototype icebreaker will be capable of transporting 172,600 cbm of LNG and will be used for training crews in Arctic conditions.

6 Oct 2014

Industry Execs: Box Markets Face Another Two Tough Years

Oversupply is still weighing heavily on freight rates despite forecast demand growth for 2015.

6 Oct 2014

Plea Bargain Sees Bellavia Chief Engineer Freed After Illegal Bunker Discharge Case

Law firm Arent Fox secured the release from "indefinite" detention of Croatian national Dejan Vodopic.

3 Oct 2014

Gazprom: Europe's LNG Bunker Demand Could Hit 4 Million Tonnes by 2030

Head of LNG at Gazprom Export LLC says demand could rise, but growth will depend mainly on price.

3 Oct 2014

Efficiency Measures Will Save Carnival $2.5 Billion in Bunker Costs by the End of 2014

Carnival said that it had reduced its fuel usage by one billion gallons and cut carbon emissions by 12 billion kilograms.

3 Oct 2014

TSA: Carriers Feel an Urgent Need to View Pricing Differently

The box shipping group has adopted a new rate formula with a "low sulfur fuel cost recovery component."

3 Oct 2014

MPA Opens Nominations for the 2015 Singapore International Maritime Awards

The awards are given to those who have contributed to Singapore's development as a global maritime hub.

3 Oct 2014

ABB, Wärtsilä Cooperate to Reduce Bunker Consumption With Turbocharging Upgrades

Cruise ship engines are a "first step" to development of bunker saving turbocharger ugrade offerings from ABB.

3 Oct 2014

Maersk Line: Separate ECA Surcharge Will Provide Better Transparency to our Customers

The extra amount ranges from $30 to $160 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FFE).

3 Oct 2014

LNG Powered Cold Ironing Barge Set to Arrive in Hamburg

The floating LNG power plant will provide fuel to cruise ships during port layovers.

3 Oct 2014