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Piraeus: Serious Bunker Availability Issues Due to Strike Action
Strike action is taking place today, and then on February 21, 22, 23, and 24.
19 Feb 2014
IBIA: "Something is Wrong" as Off-Spec Fuel Reaches All Time High
The association has called on bunker suppliers to adopt the ISO 8217:2010 specifications for marine fuel.
19 Feb 2014
OW Bunker Continues 20% Growth for 2013
Large independent suppliers are gaining share, while the total bunker market also grows.
19 Feb 2014
WTI Soars Over Speculation on Crude Inventories
WTI jumped $2.13/bbl settling at $102.43/bbl, while Brent rose $1.38/bbl finishing the day at $110.46/bbl.
18 Feb 2014
Malta Maritime Hub Plans Moving Forward
Forty-five parties have expressed interest in helping to develop services at the site.
18 Feb 2014
Skuld Warns on Vessel Speed in Singapore Waters
In the wake of collisions, the insurer reminds vessels to use caution in the crowded maritime hub.
18 Feb 2014
Brightoil to Buy Anadarko Petroleum's China Upstream Assets for $1.1B
The deal with Anadarko Petroleum gives the company a stake in two Chinese oilfields.
18 Feb 2014
Jorgensen: Bunker Quality Issue "Frightens Me"
The Oldendorff Carriers's Director and IBIA Vice-Chairman says cat fine levels are on the rise partly due to blending of low-sulfur fuel.
18 Feb 2014
Hong Kong Seeks Maritime Business Expansion
The government is creating a new inter-departmental body to support shipping services and related business.
18 Feb 2014
Titan Releases 2012 Results Showing "Extreme Deteriorating Financial Position"
The company lost HK$4 billion that year, reporting operational losses and impairment of shipyard assets.
18 Feb 2014
ExxonMobil Issues "Top-Tips" to Save on Bunker Costs
Supplier says vessel operators can save up to $3 per metric tonne on their bunker costs by optimising quality.
18 Feb 2014
Norwegian Cruise Line Orders Scrubbers for Six Ships
The installations will take place between this spring and 2016.
17 Feb 2014
Harvey Gulf Starts Construction of LNG Bunkering Facility
The Louisiana facility will be used to fuel vessels for the offshore oil and gas industry.
17 Feb 2014
Oil Terminal Planned for U.S. Northwest
Rising shale production in the Bakken is leading to more rail transport of oil to the West Coast.
17 Feb 2014
Top 19% of the Most Expensive Vessels Account for 50% of the Global Fleet Value
Top 19% of the Most Expensive Vessels Account for 50% of the Global Fleet Value
The world's highest valued vessel is a 173,000 cbm LNG carrier scheduled for delivery in 2016.
17 Feb 2014
Bunker Spill Off Busan After Collision During Bunkering
237 kilolitres of bunkers reported to have spilled when the Captain Vangelis L. was holed by a bunker tanker.
17 Feb 2014
MPA in "Final Stages" of Safe Passage Guide for Singapore
The MPA and SSA are planning more industry discussions in the wake of recent ship collisions.
17 Feb 2014
Singapore Bunker Supplier in New Malta Venture
"I believe that Malta has the potential to punch well above its weight class."
17 Feb 2014
Brightoil in Acquisition Talks with U.S. Firms on China Operations
Brightoil may purchase upstream China operations as the U.S. companies move to exit the country.
17 Feb 2014
First Independent Bunker Terminal Opens in Mexico
Bunker's Mexico Group says its "a major step in the growth of our business on the Pacific side."
14 Feb 2014