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Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2016 Week 14
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2016 Week 14
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14 Apr 2016
IEA: Oil Markets Close to Balance in H2 2016
"There is no doubt as to the direction of travel for the supply-demand balance," it says.
14 Apr 2016
Bunker Saving Atlantic Star Wins ShipPax Award for "Revolutionary" Design
KNUD E. HANSEN says it was given the award for the efficient Con-Ro vessel at the Ferry Shipping Conference 2016.
14 Apr 2016
Iran to Open "Biggest of its Kind" Bunkering Operation: Reports
The Qeshm Island facility is reported to be opening within the next two months.
14 Apr 2016
OPEC Again Downsizes 2016 Forecast, Warns of Deeper Cuts
The cartel cites issues in China and Latin America as well as warmer weather for the downsizing.
14 Apr 2016
HMM Says Stabilization Within Reach, But its Financials Cause Other Carriers to Be Harshly Assessed
Credit ratings are being downgraded and some carriers are taking significant impairment losses.
14 Apr 2016
ICS Calls on IMO to Address Key Environmental Regs for Shipping at MEPC 69
ICS has issued calls for the IMO to address CO2 emission reductions, a global cap for sulfur content in bunkers, and the implementation of BWM regulations.
14 Apr 2016
ReCAPP: Still No Hijackings for Oil Theft in Asia Since September 2015
ReCAPP's latest report says the overall situation of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia continued to improve during the January to March period.
14 Apr 2016
ECA Still Not Enough, Says California, as State Fuel Switching Regs Set to Remain in Place for Another 2 Years
The California OGV Fuel Regulation is specifically a distillate fuel switching requirement and is in effect within 24 nautical miles of the state's coast.
14 Apr 2016
IWSA: Shipping Industry "Behind the Curve" in Utilising Renewable Energy Solutions
IWSA says the shipping industry "urgently needs strong, clear leadership" from the IMO on emissions reductions.
14 Apr 2016
Maersk Line Vessel First to Utilise Newly Developed Bunker Saving Waste Heat Recovery System
The Hydrocurrent Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) waste heat recovery system is said to be able to save up to 200 tonnes of bunker fuel annually.
14 Apr 2016
Penalty Notices Issued as China Enforces New Yangtze Delta ECA Regs: Reports
A new ECA came into force less than two weeks ago.
14 Apr 2016
Singapore Posts Highest Ever Q1 Bunker Sales as Record Numbers Flock to Buy Fuel
March was also the 3rd highest ever monthly sales volume for all products, which included the highest monthly volume of LSMGO sales.
14 Apr 2016
Bunkerworld's Unni Einemo Takes Full Time Role With IBIA
Unni Einemo will become the IMO representative and Media and Communications manager within the IBIA secretariat, effective April 15, 2016.
13 Apr 2016
Diesel, CNG, Solar Powered Ferry Undergoing Final Sea Trials Before Entering Service
The so-called the "greenest ever ferry in Holland" has been built for Dutch ferry operator TESO.
13 Apr 2016
Shell Marine Products Continues Global Port Network Expansion
SMP says it has expanded to offer its products at more than 70 additional ports and 14 countries in less than a year.
13 Apr 2016
Iraq: Everybody Needs the Oil Freeze
SOMO director general pushes for the freeze in the wake of Iraq posting near-record output.
13 Apr 2016
Propulsion & Emissions Conference to Explore Implications of ECAs and Global Sulfur Cap
The 38th Propulsion & Emissions Conference is set to take place at the Grand Elysee Hotel in Hamburg on May 11 to 12.
13 Apr 2016
Bunkering at Port of Aden Resumes After 1 Year Suspension
The Yemen Gulf of Aden Ports Corporation says bunkering operations have resumed at the port after a year of suspended activities due to political turmoil.
13 Apr 2016
Vitol Buys $28 Million Stake in Pakistani Fuel Marketer with Bunker Interests
The agreement also includes an option for Vitol to purchase a further 10 percent stake in Hascol within the next year.
13 Apr 2016