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Four More Fuel-Saving Bulkers for Chinese Shipper

China Merchants Energy Shipping will receive the ships in 2017.

4 Feb 2014

Trinidad and Tobago Looks to LNG for 90% Reduction on Bunker Costs

Trinidad and Tobago is looking to buy new fast ferries to replace the current aging fleet.

4 Feb 2014

Panama's President Says Canal Talks Close to Resolution

But the nation's ambassador to Spain said it must have a fallback plan if negotiations fail.

4 Feb 2014

LNG to be 10% of Bunker Market by 2030: Study

The fuel is most likely to displace the use of MGO, Wood Mackenzie found.

4 Feb 2014

Global Vision Bunkers Adds Trader in Singapore

Katrina Chen has several years of experience with local Singapore bunker suppliers TransOcean and barge operator Seahub.

4 Feb 2014

Crube Benchmarks Fall After Manufacturing Indexes Receded

WTI falls $1.06/bbl, ending the day at $96.43/bbl while Brent slipped $0.36/bbl finishing the day at $106.04/bbl.

3 Feb 2014

Total Lubmarine Expands Mediterranean Product Availability

Key products from the marine lubricant provider now being supplied at Tripoli and Beirut.

3 Feb 2014

Canada Projects Up Oil Spill Risk: Study

The U.S. study will be followed by recommendations for mitigation measures.

3 Feb 2014

Bow Retrofit Drops Fuel use 8.5%

Clipper says the replacement of a multipurpose carrier's bulbous bow helped address speed, load changes.

3 Feb 2014

LNG-Powered Fast Ferry Wins Award

The Argentinean ship was recognised for its technological innovation and market impact.

3 Feb 2014

Six More Eco-Vessels Join UASC Order

The 14,000 TEU containerships bring the order to 16 vessels described as the "most environmentally friendly container vessels ever built."

3 Feb 2014

Major Suppliers Welcome Singapore Anti-Fraud Measures

Requiring mass flow meters will help the sector's reputation, OW Bunker and Dynamic Oil Trading say.

3 Feb 2014

Barge Operator Reports Record Profits in 2013

U.S. operator Kirby says it benefitted from prices and utilisation levels on its inland and coastal service areas.

31 Jan 2014

Twenty-four Vessels Deployed in Singapore Bunker Spill Cleanup

MPA reports that most of the oil from two bunker spills this week has been removed.

31 Jan 2014

Pump Control System Promises Support for Compliance, Savings

DESMI says its system is gaining popularity as shop owners look to reduce emissions and fuel use.

31 Jan 2014

Consultancy Finds Growing Demand for Cruise Ship Scrubbers

The need for emissions-reduction technology in ECAs could be a boon to shipyards.

31 Jan 2014

Scrubber Approval Sees Carnival to Return to Baltimore

The cruise line said in June it would stop operating from both Baltimore and Norfolk, in part due to regulations on sulfur emissions.

31 Jan 2014

MPA to Demand Mass Flow Meters for Barge Approvals in 2014

The port authority has not yet set a timeframe for a universal mandate for all barges.

30 Jan 2014

Tricks of the Bunker Trade: Precautions against Cappuccino Bunkers

Steps you should take to prevent receiving aerated bunkers that hide a short delivery.

30 Jan 2014

WTI Hits its Highest Level of 2014

WTI gained $0.87/bbl to $98.23 while Brent rose $0.10/bbl, settling at $107.95.

30 Jan 2014