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U.S. ECA Operator Orders Two More Ferries from Vigor
The order follows a similar two-vessel order received by the company from WETA in 2015.
27 Feb 2017
Storage Tanks Set for Arrival at Port of Klaipėda LNG Station
The tanks are currently being shipped by individual barges to the port of Hamburg, and are set to arrive at the port of Klaipėda in mid-March.
27 Feb 2017
CWR and UMAS Warn of Rising Risk to Banks as Shipping Deals with Tightening Emission Regs
The organisations say the onset of climate policies by 2023 will pose risk to the banks that hold approximately $400 billion of the world's shipping debt.
27 Feb 2017
Brightoil's Fuel Oil Sales Grow 38% for 2H 2016
Overall, Brightoil's total revenue during the period saw an increase of about 44 percent.
27 Feb 2017
"No Reason Known" for Drop in Rotterdam's 2016 Bunker Sales Volume
Bunker sales at the port during the 2016 year fell to 10.1 million m3 from 10.6 million m3 the previous year.
27 Feb 2017
Neste Marks Start of Ex-Pipe Deliveries of Low-Sulfur Bunkers in Sweden
Neste says the new ex-pipe service offering is intended for ships calling the Södertälje terminal for cargo, as well as for ships passing the terminal.
27 Feb 2017
Record Rising U.S. Oil production Will Continue to Offset OPEC Cutbacks
Analysts portray the situation as a looming "tug of war" between the cartel and the U.S.
27 Feb 2017
More Predictions of Oil Range Bound at $50-60, With Resurfacing Fears of a Slide to the $30s
Much of the fear is due to U.S. shale and the possible expiration of the OPEC cutback agreement in the spring.
27 Feb 2017
Fosmax Eyes LNG Bunkering Opportunties at Fos Cavaou
In the Mediterranean basin the growth prospects for LNG are mainly driven by the development of LNG as a marine fuel, says Fosmax LNG.
24 Feb 2017
Stranded Bunker Dispute Vessel to be Returned to China
The outstanding bunker costs have been settled, according to reports.
24 Feb 2017
Finnlines Cuts Bunker Costs by 28% Despite Rising Prices
"In 2016, most of the vessels were operated using less expensive fuel oil," the ECA operator says.
24 Feb 2017
Ambitious CO2 Reduction Objectives Will Only Be Achievable With Alternative Marine Fuels Which Do Not Yet Exist: ICS
ICS says widespread availability of alternative bunkers such as hydrogen or fuel cells is not expected "for at least another 20 or 30 years."
24 Feb 2017
ICS Sets Out CO2 Reduction Plan for Shipping, Warns Industry Could be Vulnerable to Regional Action
ICS Chairman Esben Poulsson says he is "confident" IMO can adopt an ambitious reduction Strategy by 2018.
24 Feb 2017
ABS First to Gain EU MRV Accreditation
As an independent third party, ABS says it supports EU MRV compliance by ensuring plans and monitoring are aligned with the applicable requirements.
24 Feb 2017
U.S. Court Convicts Two Chief Engineers in Relation to Oily Waste Discharge
Two chief engineers of the vessel T/V Green Sky have been convicted of falsifying documents to conceal illegal discharges of oily bilge waste.
24 Feb 2017
MOL to Purchase Bunkers and Lubricants Through New Bunker Business Office
The office will also establish policies for the comapny's bunker procurement in accordance with regulations, such as those that relate to SOx emissions.
24 Feb 2017
Non-OPEC Oil Cutback Compliance "at Least 60%", While US Exports Continue at Record Highs
One analyst says OPEC "have to be concerned with U.S. oil producers eating into their market share."
24 Feb 2017
Crude Makes Gains Despite Build in Crude Supplies
Bunker prices were firmer in the primary ports.
23 Feb 2017
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 7
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 7
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from February 16 – February 22, 2017.
23 Feb 2017
Spanish Dockers Announce New Promise of Strike Action
Spanish dock workers have planned nine days of planned strike action between March 6 and March 24.
23 Feb 2017