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TORM Deal All But Concluded
"I have a hard time seeing how this could fail to happen," says Chairman on the chances of lenders signing "locked text" agreement
30 Mar 2015
ABS Updates LNG Bunkering Guidance to Include "Important Lessons"
The new guidelines are a response to growing demand for LNG vessels and infrastructure, says ABS.
30 Mar 2015
Carnival Orders its "Most Efficient" Ships Ever
Nine cruise ships are on order from two European yards for delivery over four years.
30 Mar 2015
Fuel Cost, Consumption Down For Carnival in Q1 2015
The outlook on bunker savings for Q2 2015 remains bright despite costly hedging programme.
30 Mar 2015
DNV GL: Oil Output Cuts Could See HFO Disappear by 2025
Business director Gerd-Michael Wursig hinted that LNG could be competitive enough in the future to overtake HFO.
30 Mar 2015
2020 Global Sulphur Cap Could Add $100Bn to Shipping's Annual Bunker Bill
The premium for ECA compliant MGO over HFO is expected to remain in the range of $250 and $400 per tonne, regardless of price fluctuations.
30 Mar 2015
Intertanko: IMO Should Use Singapore Model to Shape International Standards on Fuel Quality Best Practice
Current proposal for MEPC68 is not what the organisation had hoped for, says Tim Wilkins.
27 Mar 2015
Iranian Navy Prevents Pirate Attack on Oil Tanker
Naval forces reportedly responded to distress calls in time to fend off pirates.
27 Mar 2015
Deliveries in Santos are "Back to Normal"
Operations were suspended Tuesday night.
27 Mar 2015
LNG to Corner 12% of Bunker Market by 2030
LNG will make up only 1.5 percent of bunker demand by 2020, but will grow following changes to environmental regulations.
27 Mar 2015
Brightoil Denies Interest in Acquiring Noble
Previous reports listed Brightoil as potentially being interested in acquiring the commodities trading giant.
27 Mar 2015
Crude Prices Soar as Yemen Conflict Unfolds
WTI crude futures rose over 4%, Brent crude futures surged 5%.
26 Mar 2015
Update 1: MPA Rejects Claim it Could Have Averted OW Bunker Bankruptcy
MPA also says no malpractice was found at Noble, and that its exit from bunkering was because they decided not to renew their bunker supplier licence.
26 Mar 2015
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2015 Week 12
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2015 Week 12
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26 Mar 2015
Bunkering Facilities, Storage Set to Grow in Fujairah
However crude oil storage was said to be the priority, as throughput and revenue are higher.
26 Mar 2015
Tight Bunker Supply in Japan Drives Business Elsewhere
Hong Kong and South Korea are seeing enquiries rise as Japanese traders have little to offer the market.
26 Mar 2015
BIMCO Standard Bunker Contract "Already Being Readily Accepted by Suppliers and Traders Worldwide"
"Using a boilerplate contract that addresses key procedures and regulatory requirements adds a valuable tool for bunker negotiations," says BIMCO.
26 Mar 2015
No Need For Shipowners to Rush on LNG, Says MAN Diesel & Turbo
Senior Vice-President Ole Grone said that the price of the technology is likely to drop as newer technology enters the market.
26 Mar 2015
Lower Bunker Costs Not Enough to Fund Required Investments for Box Carriers
Continuing investment in new, larger vessels is vital for the future of container lines, but lower bunker prices are unlikely to boost financial positions sufficiently, says report.
26 Mar 2015
Shipowners Expect Better Charter Market in 2016
The gap between supply and demand for containerships is expected to widen next year.
26 Mar 2015