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DNV to Issue Rules on Methanol Bunkers
"We see the risks as manageable" despite low flashpoint, the class society says.
7 Jun 2013
Former International Bunkering CEO Returns to Dan-Bunkering
Carsten Ladekjær started his career with Dan-Bunkering 18 years ago as a trainee.
6 Jun 2013
DNV Data Shows Bulbous Bow Redesign Gives 5% Fuel Savings
The classification society says the retrofit can pay for itself in less than a year.
6 Jun 2013
ABS: Potential for Greater Efficiency is Not in Doubt
The company has released a new guide to help ship owners and operators reduce fuel costs and emissions.
6 Jun 2013
Big Growth Predicted for Northern Sea Route
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says LNG, oil, Asia-Europe trade could all contribute to major increases in use of the NSR.
6 Jun 2013
Norwegian Oil Trading Launches New Office in Singapore
Starting operations during the third quarter of 2013, the Singapore office of NOT will be headed by Roger Liau.
6 Jun 2013
OW Bunker Appoints New Manager in Hong Kong
Eric Hu previously worked at Brightoil Petroleum and BP Marine.
6 Jun 2013
Dynamic Oil Trading Appoints New Bunker Trader in Singapore
Dave Goh joins from Seabridge Bunkering Pte Ltd.
6 Jun 2013
Rolls-Royce to Design Systems for Spanish LNG Ferries
Shipping company Baleària plans to convert the vessels to reduce bunker costs and emissions.
6 Jun 2013
New Marine Voyage Optimisation Software Launched
The new version of the Applied Weather Technology product offers new safety information and enhanced data options.
5 Jun 2013
New Marine LNG Tank Design Gets Approval in Principal from DNV
The tank is aimed at markets including LNG-fueled vessels, bunker vessels, and small LNG carriers.
5 Jun 2013
GL: Lower Bunker Prices Won't Reverse ECO-Ship Trend
"We believe that ECO-ships are now the norm both today and for the future."
5 Jun 2013
GE Introduces Emissions Reduction System without SCR
GE says the technology "paves the way" for EPA Tier 3, Tier 4i, and IMO Tier III emission compliance.
5 Jun 2013
International Bunkering Group Appoints New CEO
Mr. Christoffer Berg Lassen replaces Mr. Carsten Ladekjaer, who has accepted a position outside the International Bunkering Group.
5 Jun 2013
Dual-fuel Ro-Ro Ferry in Sea Trials
The ferry will operate between Argentina and Uruguay, using LNG for 95-98 percent of each voyage.
5 Jun 2013
Synthetic Fuel Firm Targets Central & South America
Quadrise has made a deal with Colombian oil major Ecopetrol to seek opportunities in the region.
5 Jun 2013
DNV, GL Merger Moving Forward
The combined company will focus on safety issues, addressing a rise in accidents over the past decade.
5 Jun 2013
Change of Management in Singapore for Global Risk Management
Adam Hashidy to replace Morten Henriksen as the Singapore branch's new General Manager.
5 Jun 2013
Singapore IFO380 Bunkers Stay Below $600 pmt
The benchmark grade at the world's largest bunkering port by volume is down $4.50 pmt over the last week.
4 Jun 2013
ICS: Environmental Regulations are a $500 billion Risk to Shipowners
ICS Chairman Masamichi Morooka says much of cost will result from the switch to low sulphur distillate fuel.
4 Jun 2013