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Island Offshore Takes Delivery of Another LNG PSV
Firm says using gas compared to gasoil will give it "considerable savings."
1 Oct 2012
OW Bunker To Supply Low Sulfur Bunkers in Panama
Supplier says it it responding to a "surge in demand" with the U.S. West Coast having "coming under strain" since implementation of the ECA.
1 Oct 2012
Bunker Prices End Week Making Gains
Marine fuel prices started to move up on Friday with many ports seeing small to moderate gains.
28 Sep 2012
China Invests in North Korea Ports
Port leasing agreement gives China access to Sea of Japan for shipping from northeastern provinces.
28 Sep 2012
Finnish, Chinese Firms Partner for Fuel Efficiency Solutions
Finnish data company Eniram Ltd. says the partnership with Headway Technology of China will increase its market reach in Asia.
28 Sep 2012
Operating Costs For Shipping Up 2.1%
Moore Stephens report finds crew costs the main factor in the increase for 2011, while insurance costs fell.
28 Sep 2012
Eco Marine Power Wins Award From Oceans Group
Japanese builder promises to reduce fuel use and cut emissions with a combination of wind and solar technology.
28 Sep 2012
China in Arctic Crossing First
Chinese ice breaker Xuelong returned to Shanghai on Thursday to become the first vessel from China to cross the Arctic Ocean.
28 Sep 2012
Wrist Group Launch Marine Fuel Trading Firm in Singapore
Dynamic Oil Trading launched "to meet the fast paced demands of the shipping industry," will trade in global marine fuels and lubricants.
28 Sep 2012
Bunker Prices Continue to Drop on Thursday
Thursday saw bunker prices continue to move down, while crude made a gain of over 2%.
27 Sep 2012
Vessel Stranded Since 2010 Arrested, Brought Ashore
Chennai authorities arrested Korean OSM Arena, and union officials plan to bring 14 starving sailors in for medical care.
27 Sep 2012
Maersk to Raise Rates 10-11%, Drop Ship Speed, Capacity
CEO Anderson says too many ships are sailing the Asia to Europe route now, given weak trading on the route since the start of August.
27 Sep 2012
Competition Authorities OK Vitol-Grinrod Deal
Vitol says 50 percent ownership of Cockett Marine Oil will help the company grow in marine fuel resale market.
27 Sep 2012
Vitol is Buying and Selling Iranian Fuel Oil
Titan ships implicated again as the Islamic Republic's cargo is blended with EU product after a ship-to-ship transfer off Malaysia.
27 Sep 2012
Mid-week Bunker Prices Move Down
Global bunker prices moved down on Wednesday as crude fell below $90.00 a barrel.
26 Sep 2012
Lower Fuel Spending Cushions Carnival Profits
Fuel prices, consumption down in third quarter of 2012 as company coped with lower ticket prices.
26 Sep 2012
Cleantech Firm Touts Marine Propulsion, Cooling Systems Technology
InterCore Energy says its acquisition of the Legacy Group will allow the development of profitable, environmentally friendly technology.
26 Sep 2012
Ocean Model Could Save Thousands in Bunker Costs
TideTech says vessels transiting Malacca and Singapore Straits can minimize fuel consumption by using favourable tides.
26 Sep 2012
Brightoil Houston Office Part of Crude Oil Trading Plans
Firm ends uncertainty for the location, says it will add 10 traders to Singapore and the U.S. but reports net profit slumped 76% year-on-year.
26 Sep 2012
Tuesday Bunker Prices Mixed
Latin American bunker prices were mostly moving down on Tuesday, but elsewhere markets lacked direction and saw small movements.
25 Sep 2012