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Canadian Operator to Build 3 LNG-Powered Ferries

B.C. Ferries has shortlisted six shipyards, mostly in Europe, to construct the new ferries.

10 Dec 2013

Five Year Sentence for Former Sea Star President

Frank Peake was convicted over price fixing on U.S.-Puerto Rico routes.

10 Dec 2013

ZIM Claims Progress in Restructuring, G6 Cooperation

The company reduced its losses in Q3 despite a drop in freight rates.

10 Dec 2013

Bunker Prices Soft as Brent-WTI Spread Continues to Narrow

WTI ended the day down slightly by $0.04, to $97.34 while Brent fell $1.64 to $109.39.

9 Dec 2013

Canadian Firm Plans Methanol-Powered Tankers

Canada's Waterfront Shipping says the ships will be capable of running on methanol, as well as traditional fuels.

9 Dec 2013

Delayed Bunker Cleanup Starts in Philippines

Authorities urge barge owner to hire a new contractor to handle response efforts.

9 Dec 2013

EU Supports P3 Alliance

The alliance will help European companies facing "fierce" Chinese competition, says Siim Kallas.

9 Dec 2013

Wärtsilä Engines for Fuel-Saving Post Panamax Boxships

The design is "one of the most fuel efficient and environmentally advanced container ship designs available," says buyer.

9 Dec 2013

New Lab to Focus on Renewable Energy, Bunker Saving Technologies

Located in Osaka, Japan, the Aquarius Innovation Lab includes an indoor test centre plus an outdoor area.

9 Dec 2013

BIMCO Announce Ballast Water Management Guide

The guide has been written in association with maritime efficiency information specialists Fathom.

9 Dec 2013

LNG Tanker Newbuilds are "World's Most Environmentally Friendly"

The two tankers will use a large propeller and LNG power to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

6 Dec 2013

Scorpio Bulkers Launches IPO

The company also announced more ship orders, bringing it to 52 vessels on order.

6 Dec 2013

Dutch Owner Orders Five Scrubbers

Alfa Laval says the repeat order from the company proves the value of its technology.

6 Dec 2013

U.S. Regulators Delay P3 Approval

The request for more information extends the timeline for the nation's regulatory review of the alliance.

6 Dec 2013

Singapore Bunker Trading Volumes "Down Some 25-30%"

Physical oil volumes traded were estimated to be down 15-20 percent with "no market for trading big volumes."

5 Dec 2013

Brightoil Suspends Geneva, Rotterdam Operations, Relocates Traders to Singapore

Spokeswoman says operations at Brightoil's Tokyo location stopped earlier this month.

5 Dec 2013

Bunker Prices Stable as Crude Benchmarks Close Together

Investors will look to tomorrow's report on non-farm payroll report for further signals on the economy.

5 Dec 2013

Better Ship Designs, Software, Could Save Shipowners "Up to 30%"

NAPA and SDARI say they're teaming up to capitalise on the rising demand for savings on bunker bills.

5 Dec 2013

GE Marine, Dalian Shipbuilding Plan "Next Generation" LNG Carrier

The design promises strong environmental performances and could boost Chinese shipbuilding, they say.

5 Dec 2013

Maritime Services Firm in Alaska Joint Venture

The new firm will be based in Anchorage and provide services around the state.

5 Dec 2013