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DEME Betting on Bunker Infrastructure For World's First LNG Dredgers
"We are very excited about going this way and entering a new path and a new technology," says Jan Gabriel, head of construction for DEME.
29 Apr 2015
Seaspan Orders Eco-Ships as Part of a 7 Vessel Order Spree
Two deals were inked for an approximate total of $653.5 million, with the vessel scheduled for delivery in 2017.
29 Apr 2015
Mobil Apologises After Being Identified as Source of Tauranga Bunker Spill
A claims process has been set up for damages caused directly by the spill.
29 Apr 2015
T&E: Public Ship Emissions Data Should Be "Stepping Stone" to a CO2 Target
Environmental group Transport & Environment said that benefits associated with a new emissions reporting law will be offset by industry growth.
29 Apr 2015
Bunker Supplier Given Delisting Warning
It is the second warning that Andatee China Marine Fuel Services Corporation has received this month.
29 Apr 2015
GOGL Announces Vessel Divestment and Adjustments to Newbuilding Program
Company sells a total of 14 ships from its Capesize fleet and delayed the construction of several other vessels
29 Apr 2015
Kassinger Questions Practicality of 2018 Fuel Availability Study
"So asking someone I think is great. My question is, who?"
29 Apr 2015
Norden Looks to Slash $5.5 Million From its Bunker Bill "for the Benefit of the Environment and the Bottom Line"
The group aims to improve fuel efficiency by 3 percent.
29 Apr 2015
New LNG Bunker Facility to Target US, Canadian East Coast Demand
Company cites ease of permitting, access to offshore gas in Atlantic Canada and support from stakeholders for decision to build facilities in Nova Scotia
29 Apr 2015
Mixed Day for Crude Futures After Early Rally
Brent futures slipped 19 cents since yesterdays close settling $64.64 per barrel while WTI futures settled 7 cents higher at $57.06 per barrel.
28 Apr 2015
Fuel Spill During Bunkering in New Zealand, Heavy Winds Interfering with Cleanup
It is not currently known how much fuel was spilled into Tauranga Harbour.
28 Apr 2015
MISC: No Intention to Sell its AET Tankers Business
Petroleum shipping remains a "core element" of business.
28 Apr 2015
Box Ship Orderbook Needs to be Halved to Restore Supply and Demand Balance by 2019
300 newbuilds would have to be cut from the orderbook, according to Boston Consulting Group.
28 Apr 2015
DNV GL Unveils New US VGP Compliance Verification System
The VGP system is touted as being able to help ship owners reduce the risk of potentially costly new rules.
28 Apr 2015
Report: Asia-Bound Contaminated Crude Cargo Could be Destined for Bunker Markets
Chevron dispatching one million barrels after three-year storage, in what California Energy Commission calls "a bizarre incident."
28 Apr 2015
New Hong Kong Sulfur Cap Could Pave the Way for Similar Rules in Mainland China
The Pearl River Delta reportedly accounts for about 10 percent of the world's container port traffic.
28 Apr 2015
Kassinger: No Point in Waiting to Implement 0.5% Global Sulfur Cap, but if You Do, Wait Until 2075, not 2020 or 2025
It will take decades and over $100 billion of investment to convert the residual fuel used by the marine industry into clean products, he says.
28 Apr 2015
Crude Futures Retreat
Although the rig count in the states has fallen significantly this year inventory levels seem to keep rising.
27 Apr 2015
OW Bunker: Over $100M Collected, $1B Still to Play For
OW Bunker: Over $100M Collected, $1B Still to Play For
The sale of oil stocks and derivatives have yielded some cash for creditors but competing claims for payment are hampering efforts to bring in cash from debtors.
27 Apr 2015
IBIA Urges Industry to Adopt Updated ISO 8217 Specifications
The International Bunkering Industry Association said that the latest specs are not too expensive for owners.
27 Apr 2015