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DNV GL: Safety Key for New Methanol-driven Tankers
DNV GL rules to be used for new vessels built to run on methanol.
23 Jan 2014
Operations Underway for New Global Bunker Player
Soyuz Bunkering Group is "slightly different to the other players in the market," the company tells Ship & Bunker.
23 Jan 2014
Suspected Hijacking of Tanker off Angola
The case could represent an extension of the range of Nigerian pirates targeting refined product cargo.
23 Jan 2014
Thai Carrier Buys Secondhand Bulker for $19.5M
Thoresen Shipping says the Supramax vessel is part of a plan to improve the efficiency of its fleet.
23 Jan 2014
Crude Benchmarks Charge North
WTI was up $1.74, settling at $96.73/bbl, while Brent jumped $1.54, to $108.27/bbl.
22 Jan 2014
Ardmore Upgrading Secondhand Tanker to Eco-Mod
The company is continuing to expand its fleet with fuel-saving newbuilds and retrofits.
22 Jan 2014
Sulfur Rules Mean Greater Focus on Fuel Management
Insurer Skuld says members should be aware of new rules in Hong Kong around fuel sulfur content.
22 Jan 2014
Potential Panama Canal Solution "on the Table"
Canal administrator says finance deal could allow the building consortium to continue work on the expansion.
22 Jan 2014
Environmental Group Calls for Arctic HFO Ban
A shipping company head responds that such a ban would keep vessels out of the Arctic.
22 Jan 2014
German Firm to Supply LNG Package for Q-Max Carrier
The ship's MAN 2-stroke ME-GI system called "of the most economic approaches of a modern LNG carrier design."
22 Jan 2014
Bunker Spill Hits Philippine Island
A cargo ship sank Sunday after rough seas pushed it into another moored vessel.
22 Jan 2014
Singapore Refinery Starts ULSD Production
ExxonMobil has begun use of its sixth hydrotreater worldwide at the Asian refinery.
22 Jan 2014
Crude Benchmarks Climb on Forecasted Global Growth
The WTI February contract expired today at $94.99/bbl, rising $0.62/bbl. Brent settled at $106.73, up $0.38/bbl.
21 Jan 2014
Funding for Cold Ironing Sought at Charleston
A funding plan would allow cruise ships to plug in at the U.S. port terminal.
21 Jan 2014
Istanbul Freight Index: 2014 Week 3
Freight markets still appear depressed in the Black Sea and East Mediterranean.
21 Jan 2014
Danish Ferry Operator Chooses Distillates for ECA Compliance
Bornholm says renegotiation of ferry tenders makes investment in new equipment too risky.
21 Jan 2014
World's First LNG-Only Tug Enters Service in Norway
The M/T Borgøy began its maiden voyage last week.
21 Jan 2014
Indian Yards In Line to Build Four LNG Tankers
"Once we get the technology to build LNG ships, we are in the game."
21 Jan 2014
Asia to Drive LNG Bunker Adoption
Movement in Singapore and China shows interest in the fuel.
21 Jan 2014
Port of Gulfport Joins Green Marine Environmental Program
Move ties in with efforts to make the Mississippi port more environmentally efficient, says Port CEO.
21 Jan 2014