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Dynamic Oil Trading Makes Another Hire in Singapore

Nic Tan previously managed an extensive trading portfolio across Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

16 Oct 2013

Oil Markets Rally After U.S. Reaches Debt Ceiling Deal

WTI rose $1.08, ending the session at $102.29/bbl, while Brent for November settlement expired up $0.90 at $110.86/bbl.

16 Oct 2013

EU Funding Helps LNG Plans Move Forward in Rotterdam

The port wants infrastructure, regulatory frameworks for LNG bunkering built by 2015.

16 Oct 2013

Ferry Operator Orders Scrubbers for Three Ships

The order of Wärtsilä open-loop scrubbers is the second for Norway's Color Line.

16 Oct 2013

Fuel Tanks are "Important Safety Aspect" of ULCSs

BV is classing three 16,000 TEU container ships being built in China for charter to CMA CGM.

16 Oct 2013

DNV GL Launching LNG Bunkering Guide

The Recommended Practice document aims to provide specific guidance for ship operators and fuel suppliers.

16 Oct 2013

Inside Opinion: Lip Service for a Global Service

It is great to see Hollywood start to give a little bit more respect and regard for shipping.

16 Oct 2013

Japanese Bonded Bunker Sales on the Rise

Sales rose rose 3.7 percent year-on-year to 336,740 kiloliters.

15 Oct 2013

Bunkering Restrictions will Undermine Competitiveness of Russian Ports

The Government has restricted bunkering operations to specific locations, and offshore anchorage locations fell under the ban.

15 Oct 2013

Crude Prices Fall, No Agreement on the U.S. Budget

WTI dropped $1.20 to settle at $101.21/bbl, and Brent came back $1.08 to end the session at $109.96/bbl.

15 Oct 2013

Two Dual-Fuel Orders for Chinese LNG Carriers

"Chinese owners are beginning to invest significantly in LNG carriers powered by dual-fuel engines."

15 Oct 2013

Bomin Hires Europe Trader Manager

Adam Toale has a background in ship and insurance brokering, will support European, Cape Town offices.

15 Oct 2013

Wilhelmsen Marine Fuels Appoints Singapore General Manager

Nick Ganas comes to the company from the Singapore office of Noble International.

15 Oct 2013

Supplier Lands Bunkering Deal with Russian Navy

Lukoil-Bunker said it will provide low-viscosity fuel for the warships from Baltijsk.

15 Oct 2013

Harvey Gulf Buys Company for $460M

The company is the third Harvey has purchased in a year as it ramps up operations in the Gulf of Mexico.

15 Oct 2013

Crude Markets Start The Week Mixed

WTI rose $0.39, ending the session at $102.41/bbl, while Brent fell $0.24 to settle at $111.04/bbl.

14 Oct 2013

WFS Expands Credit Facility to $1.1 Billion

The maturity date of the facility was extended by more than two years to October 2018.

14 Oct 2013

UK Chamber of Shipping Announces New Chief Executive

Guy Platten is due to start at the trade association in January 2014.

14 Oct 2013

Rolls-Royce Gets First Order for Fuel-Saving Retrofit

US ship owner having new Promas Lite system retrofit done at Seattle port.

14 Oct 2013

Call for Russian Ban on Straight-Run Fuel Oil Bunkers

Company says a new bunker hub will help create a cracked oil market, allowing for more profitable exports.

14 Oct 2013