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Russia Promises New Funding in Support of Transition to LNG Bunkers
Russia Promises New Funding in Support of Transition to LNG Bunkers
The plan - part of a larger strategy to support the transition to LNG - is valued at RUB 94.69 billion ($1.63 billion) from 2018 to 2022.
22 Sep 2017
Baltic Dry Index Breaks Above 1500 for the First Time in Over Three Years
Baltic Dry Index Breaks Above 1500 for the First Time in Over Three Years
The Baltic Dry Index gained 32 points today to reach 1502 - the first time the index has been above 1500 since April 24, 2014.
22 Sep 2017
SEACOR Marine PSV to Receive Upgrade with Hybrid Power Tech
SEACOR Marine PSV to Receive Upgrade with Hybrid Power Tech
The hybrid power solution is support compliance with environmental regulations while also reducing operating costs through reduced fuel consumption.
22 Sep 2017
ESL Shipping Marks Naming of Second LNG-Powered Newbuild
ESL Shipping Marks Naming of Second LNG-Powered Newbuild
The "highly energy-efficient" LNG-fuelled dry cargo vessel was named Haaga during a ceremony at the Jinling shipyard in Nanjing, China.
22 Sep 2017
Mixed Signals About Extension Talks Come in Advance of Friday OPEC Meeting
Mixed Signals About Extension Talks Come in Advance of Friday OPEC Meeting
However, the cartel will reportedly consider export tracking to assess compliance.
22 Sep 2017
OPEC Unease Keeps Crude Prices Flat Despite Further Signs of Declining Inventories
OPEC Unease Keeps Crude Prices Flat Despite Further Signs of Declining Inventories
The fear now is that rising prices will inspire less OPEC cutback compliance.
21 Sep 2017
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 36
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 36
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from September 14 – September 20, 2017.
21 Sep 2017
InSciTe Draws Nearer to Lignin-Derived Marine Fuel
InSciTe Draws Nearer to Lignin-Derived Marine Fuel
Crude lignin oil has been called "much more sustainable and environmentally friendly" than conventional bunker fuels.
21 Sep 2017
MPA, GoodFuels, and BHP Sign LOI for Biofuels Pilot Project
MPA, GoodFuels, and BHP Sign LOI for Biofuels Pilot Project
The announcement came alongside today's inaugural biofuel roundtable — a closed-door event organised by the three parties.
21 Sep 2017
ECSA Urges EU Member States to Work with IMO on Shipping's CO2 Reduction Measures
ECSA Urges EU Member States to Work with IMO on Shipping's CO2 Reduction Measures
The comments came as part of an ECSA-organised seminar this week.
21 Sep 2017
Gaz-System Issues Recommendations for Swinoujscie LNG Terminal Expansion
Gaz-System Issues Recommendations for Swinoujscie LNG Terminal Expansion
The expansion will include the development of additional loading and unloading berth for vessels, as well as a loading berth for LNG bunker vessels.
21 Sep 2017
Ecoslops Puts Forth Formal Request to Operate Recycled Bunker Plant Near Marseilles
Ecoslops Puts Forth Formal Request to Operate Recycled Bunker Plant Near Marseilles
Pending French competent authorities' approval, the new unit is expected to be operational by the end of 2018.
21 Sep 2017
Rolls-Royce, Immarsat Extend Reach of Ship Efficiency Monitoring Service
Rolls-Royce, Immarsat Extend Reach of Ship Efficiency Monitoring Service
Vessels can maximise efficiency in a way that can be verified by and compliant with European Union Monitoring Reporting and Verification
21 Sep 2017
Early Signs of Oil Glut Reduction Challenged by Decade-Long Russian Oil Output Growth
Early Signs of Oil Glut Reduction Challenged by Decade-Long Russian Oil Output Growth
The rapidly deteriorating Venezuelan economy is also a threat to the development of sustained backwardation.
21 Sep 2017
Trefoil Reenters ULSFO Market in ARA
Trefoil Reenters ULSFO Market in ARA
The move is intend to fulfill the current demand with an eye on future growth of demand for ULSFO towards and in 2020, Marco Bats tells Ship & Bunker.
21 Sep 2017
Yet More OPEC Cutback Extension Rumours Sends Crude Prices to 4-Month High
Yet More OPEC Cutback Extension Rumours Sends Crude Prices to 4-Month High
This despite more arguments that an extension alone will not alleviate the global glut.
20 Sep 2017
Orange to Provide Topaz Energy with Bunker-Saving Maritime Connect Solution
Orange to Provide Topaz Energy with Bunker-Saving Maritime Connect Solution
The solution includes dashboards that can detect vessel deviation from average standard fuel consumption, speed, or maintenance issues.
20 Sep 2017
MAN Hails the Beginning of the "Maritime Energy Transition"
MAN Hails the Beginning of the "Maritime Energy Transition"
The comments came alongside the formal conclusion of the Wes Amelie LNG conversion project.
20 Sep 2017
Uniper and Singapore's Pavilion Gas Ink Deal to Share LNG Assets in Respective Markets
Uniper and Singapore's Pavilion Gas Ink Deal to Share LNG Assets in Respective Markets
Uniper can access Pavilion's Singapore storage and reload facility, while Pavilion gains access to Uniper LNG re-gas capacity in Rotterdam and the UK.
20 Sep 2017
ABS to Conduct Economic Feasibility Study of LPG Bunkers for Dorian LPG
ABS to Conduct Economic Feasibility Study of LPG Bunkers for Dorian LPG
Dorian LPG says the decision to undertake such a study comes in response to the IMO mandate to reduce sulfur emissions.
20 Sep 2017