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Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 36
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 36
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from September 14 – September 20, 2017.
21 Sep 2017
InSciTe Draws Nearer to Lignin-Derived Marine Fuel
InSciTe Draws Nearer to Lignin-Derived Marine Fuel
Crude lignin oil has been called "much more sustainable and environmentally friendly" than conventional bunker fuels.
21 Sep 2017
MPA, GoodFuels, and BHP Sign LOI for Biofuels Pilot Project
MPA, GoodFuels, and BHP Sign LOI for Biofuels Pilot Project
The announcement came alongside today's inaugural biofuel roundtable — a closed-door event organised by the three parties.
21 Sep 2017
ECSA Urges EU Member States to Work with IMO on Shipping's CO2 Reduction Measures
ECSA Urges EU Member States to Work with IMO on Shipping's CO2 Reduction Measures
The comments came as part of an ECSA-organised seminar this week.
21 Sep 2017
Gaz-System Issues Recommendations for Swinoujscie LNG Terminal Expansion
Gaz-System Issues Recommendations for Swinoujscie LNG Terminal Expansion
The expansion will include the development of additional loading and unloading berth for vessels, as well as a loading berth for LNG bunker vessels.
21 Sep 2017
Ecoslops Puts Forth Formal Request to Operate Recycled Bunker Plant Near Marseilles
Ecoslops Puts Forth Formal Request to Operate Recycled Bunker Plant Near Marseilles
Pending French competent authorities' approval, the new unit is expected to be operational by the end of 2018.
21 Sep 2017
Rolls-Royce, Immarsat Extend Reach of Ship Efficiency Monitoring Service
Rolls-Royce, Immarsat Extend Reach of Ship Efficiency Monitoring Service
Vessels can maximise efficiency in a way that can be verified by and compliant with European Union Monitoring Reporting and Verification
21 Sep 2017
Early Signs of Oil Glut Reduction Challenged by Decade-Long Russian Oil Output Growth
Early Signs of Oil Glut Reduction Challenged by Decade-Long Russian Oil Output Growth
The rapidly deteriorating Venezuelan economy is also a threat to the development of sustained backwardation.
21 Sep 2017
Trefoil Reenters ULSFO Market in ARA
Trefoil Reenters ULSFO Market in ARA
The move is intend to fulfill the current demand with an eye on future growth of demand for ULSFO towards and in 2020, Marco Bats tells Ship & Bunker.
21 Sep 2017
Yet More OPEC Cutback Extension Rumours Sends Crude Prices to 4-Month High
Yet More OPEC Cutback Extension Rumours Sends Crude Prices to 4-Month High
This despite more arguments that an extension alone will not alleviate the global glut.
20 Sep 2017
Orange to Provide Topaz Energy with Bunker-Saving Maritime Connect Solution
Orange to Provide Topaz Energy with Bunker-Saving Maritime Connect Solution
The solution includes dashboards that can detect vessel deviation from average standard fuel consumption, speed, or maintenance issues.
20 Sep 2017
MAN Hails the Beginning of the "Maritime Energy Transition"
MAN Hails the Beginning of the "Maritime Energy Transition"
The comments came alongside the formal conclusion of the Wes Amelie LNG conversion project.
20 Sep 2017
Uniper and Singapore's Pavilion Gas Ink Deal to Share LNG Assets in Respective Markets
Uniper and Singapore's Pavilion Gas Ink Deal to Share LNG Assets in Respective Markets
Uniper can access Pavilion's Singapore storage and reload facility, while Pavilion gains access to Uniper LNG re-gas capacity in Rotterdam and the UK.
20 Sep 2017
ABS to Conduct Economic Feasibility Study of LPG Bunkers for Dorian LPG
ABS to Conduct Economic Feasibility Study of LPG Bunkers for Dorian LPG
Dorian LPG says the decision to undertake such a study comes in response to the IMO mandate to reduce sulfur emissions.
20 Sep 2017
Wärtsilä Successfully Tests Wireless Charging System on Hybrid Ferry
Wärtsilä Successfully Tests Wireless Charging System on Hybrid Ferry
The MF Folgefonn is said to be the first commercial ferry in the world to operate with high power wireless charging capability for its batteries.
20 Sep 2017
Two Arrested on Fuel Smuggling Charges During Agia Zoni II Spill Clean-Up Efforts in Greece
Two Arrested on Fuel Smuggling Charges During Agia Zoni II Spill Clean-Up Efforts in Greece
The captain and chief mechanic were arrested after undeclared fuel was found onboard the tanker Lassea, which was being use to recover oil from Agia Zoni II.
20 Sep 2017
Q88 and ClearLynx Offer Integrated Service to Users
Q88 and ClearLynx Offer Integrated Service to Users
Customers common to both platforms will be able to create requistions in ClearLynx automatically from Q88VMS
20 Sep 2017
Shipping Companies Reported to Danish Police for Breaking Bunker Sulfur Rules
Shipping Companies Reported to Danish Police for Breaking Bunker Sulfur Rules
"We're putting a lot of effort into inspecting ships in Danish ports and Danish waters," says Sara Ropke, DEPA
20 Sep 2017
2020 Sulfur Cheats: Can Monitoring the Emissions of the Entire Global Fleet Ever be Possible? This Company Says "Yes"
2020 Sulfur Cheats: Can Monitoring the Emissions of the Entire Global Fleet Ever be Possible? This Company Says "Yes"
"Mandating this type of technology should be straightforward as something similar already exists within the aviation field," Green Sea Guard managing director Anita Bradshaw tells Ship & Bunker.
20 Sep 2017
Crude Prices Soft Ahead of Friday Oil Deal Meeting
Crude Prices Soft Ahead of Friday Oil Deal Meeting
Bunker prices were somewhat softer in the primary ports.
19 Sep 2017