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U.S. Navy Looks to MAN Engines for Bunker Efficiency Boost on Newbuild Bunker Tankers
The MAN 48/60CR engine is said to feature optimised performance for increased fuel-efficiency and reduced emissions.
21 Mar 2017
Fuel Treatment Firm Aderco Launches Singapore Office
The new location is intended to serve as a "mission-critical hub" and boost the company's expansion in the region.
21 Mar 2017
OPEC Admits That Cutback Extension is Required, but Market Expresses Non-Faith in the Cartel
A decrease in long positions last week sets a record.
21 Mar 2017
Cost Factors to Influence Use of Methanol Bunkers in Face of Tightening Environmental Regs
Industry sources say the uptake of methanol as marine fuel will be largely dictated by commercial considerations.
20 Mar 2017
Alfa Laval Looks to Boost Scrubber Flexibility and Optimisation
Through its Test & Training Centre, Alfa Laval says its PureSOx platform is being adapted to suit a wide range of customer needs.
20 Mar 2017
Promotion for George Makrakis at BMS United Bunkers
Marakis joined the Group 12 years ago, having initially held the position of Bunker and Lubricant Trader.
20 Mar 2017
P&I Club Warns Vessel Operators to Use Soundings Alongside Singapore MFM Regs
North of England P&I warns it is possible that some quantity of bunkers could be syphoned back into bunker vessel tanks during the process of bunkering.
20 Mar 2017
Odfjell LOI for Dual-Fuel Chemical Tanker Pair
The two 38,000 DWT vessels are set to be built by China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding.
20 Mar 2017
China MSA Penalises Foreign Vessel for ECA Non-Compliance in Tianjin
The American Club says there have since been at least two further foreign flagged vessels that have been penalised by the MSA for ECA non-compliance.
20 Mar 2017
Shell Becomes IMPA ACT Accredited Lube Supplier
The preferred supplier status is granted under an initiative intended to improve the economic, social, and environmental sustainability of international shipping.
20 Mar 2017
Illegal Oily Waste Dumping from Tanker Linked to Fujairah Coast Line Pollution
The oil pollution, which was reported last week, is said to have affected two kilometres of Fujairah's coastline.
20 Mar 2017
Peace Boat Shares Ecoship LNG Bunkering Plans
The organisation has already chosen six ports in which to carry out LNG bunkering and is looking at adding more.
20 Mar 2017
SCF Orders Four LNG-Powered Tankers Under Joint Project with Shell
The vessels are set to be supplied with LNG bunkers under a supply agreement with Shell.
17 Mar 2017
Hijacked Bunker Tanker Released by Pirates off Somalia
"Aris 13 and her crew are now en route to a safe port on the north coast of Somalia," confirmed EU Naval Force (Somalia) Thursday.
17 Mar 2017
Alfa Laval FCM One LF Booster System to Be Tested on MAN LPG-Powered Engine
Tests on the engine and booster are expected to be completed by the end of 2017.
17 Mar 2017
Terntank Takes Delivery of Final of Four LNG-Powered Tankers
The vessel is the fourth in a series of four such 15,000 DWT newbuilds built for Terntank
17 Mar 2017
IBIA: MPA Efforts Over Singapore MFM System Integrity Are "Reassuring"
"For the regulation to be effective, it must also be effectively enforced," says IBIA.
17 Mar 2017
Saudi Energy Boss Flips Flops Yet Again, Says Oil Fundamentals Have Improved
Market thinks otherwise and another day of losses is recorded.
17 Mar 2017
Oil Production Rising, Demand Slowing in 2017: IEA
Slowdowns in Japan, Germany, Korea, and India support the IEA's grim findings.
17 Mar 2017
Clarence Chang Suspended From Glencore Following Bunker Bribe Charges Relating to Former BP Role: Sources
Glencore has confirmed to Ship & Bunker it is aware of the charges.
17 Mar 2017