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Singapore: Ocean Tankers to Boost Security Following Bunker Pirate Attacks
Ocean Tankers plans to strengthen its anti-piracy measures after one of its vessels was hijacked on May 2, the second hijacking in a year.
12 May 2015
Double Vessel Arrest Over Fuel Smuggling in East Singapore, Illegal Bunkering in Indonesia
One vessel was arrested for allegedly smuggling diesel fuel, while the other was suspected of being the supplier vessel to Urban Success.
12 May 2015
New HHI Propeller Attachment Promises 2.5% Bunker Savings
For a typical 8,600 TEU containership the shipbuilder says that the savings could amount to $19 million over 25 years.
12 May 2015
Brightoil's Singapore CEO Appointed Group Executive Director
Meanwhile, Brightoil's executive director and CEO of Brightoil Shipping Singapore Ptd. Ltd. resigns from the company.
12 May 2015
Weak Crude, Bunker Prices Buoying NAT Results
The company beat analyst estimates of $0.27 per share in the first quarter with an EPS of $0.34.
12 May 2015
Reports: Maersk Line to Order 10 More Mega-Ships
The vessels' capacity could be as high as 20,000 TEU with the deal expected to be worth over $1.5 billion and to go to DSME.
12 May 2015
Dutch Shipowner to Install Two Wärtsilä Scrubber systems
The scrubbers will be installed on two RoRo carriers belonging to Royal Wagenborg
12 May 2015
Crude Prices Start the Week Soft
Bunkers were mostly steady in the primary ports. We are anticipating Wednesdays EIA data and are crossing our fingers for an increase in inventories.
11 May 2015
Over 170 Delegates and "an Impressive Array of speakers" Set to Gather for First Ever GreenTech Conference on the U.S. West Coast
"Fantastic opportunity to reconnect or meet for the first time with numerous people dedicated to improving their industry's sustainability," says Green Marine.
11 May 2015
Analyst: Asia - North Europe Box Rate Rise Will Be a Short-Lived
Declines could start as early as this week after spiking over $500 on Friday.
11 May 2015
First of Three LNG-Ready Vessels Underway for SEA-Vista
The ECO tanker is the first of a three-tanker contract between General Dynamics NASSCO and SEA-Vista.
11 May 2015
"Teething Problems" with LNG Vessels Sees Fjord Line Suffer Heaving Income Losses
The company has reportedly suffered numerous problems with its LNG-powered cruise ferries MS Stavengerfjord and MS Bergensfjord.
11 May 2015
Waning Demand from China May Send Dry Bulk Crashing
The onus is now on shippers to solve the overtonnaging problem, says Jens Ismar, CEO of Norwegian carrier Western Bulk.
11 May 2015
Wärtsilä, Carnival Partner on Pilot Systems to "Significantly Contribute to Reducing Fuel Consumption"
Engine control plus safety and fuel efficiency packages will be installed on Carnival's 101-strong fleet.
11 May 2015
Navigator: No Impact on Charter Environment from Low Bunker Prices, "We're All in the Same Boat"
The company said it saved $3 million in fuel costs due to the low price of bunkers.
11 May 2015
Singapore's ST Shipping, Mercuria Charter Aframax Tankers, Boosts Time Charter Rates
The activity could mean a firmer market for June, say analysts.
11 May 2015
Panama: Canal Expansion to Make Country an LNG "Nexus"
The Panama Canal expansion has triggered Panamanian aspirations to become a hub for LNG storage and transportation
11 May 2015
Transport Canada Issues ECA Fuel Switching Advisory, Warns on Changeover Risks
Failing to safely switch from HFO to low sulfur ECA fuel can put machinery at risk and jeopardize a vessel's safety, says the federal department.
8 May 2015
Ship Glut, Low Fuel Costs Mean Low Freight Rates Until 2020: Goldman Sachs
Average utilization rate of the dry bulk shipping fleet is scheduled to decline from 90 percent to 70 percent by 2019.
8 May 2015
Dan-Bunkering Makes New Appointment in Dubai
Emad Alrifai is the company's 16th employee at its Dubai office.
8 May 2015