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Singapore Arrests 13 in Two Separate Cases of Suspected Illegal Bunker Activity

"PCG will spare no efforts and continue to step up enforcement against such offenders," says Singapore's Police Coast Guard.

4 Aug 2017

Analysts Doubtful Saudis, Russia Can Follow Through on Promises to Get Tough on Cutback Cheaters

They also question the efficacy of Russia's on-going aid to Venezuela's PDVSA.

4 Aug 2017

Shell Eyes Desulphurization Upgrades at German Refinery to Make 2020 Bunker Fuels

Members of the refinery group have held initial talks with local officials as well as representatives of environmental associations to present preliminary plans for the potential investment project.

4 Aug 2017

Oil Majors Making More Money at $50 Oil Than $100, and Deep-Sea Drillers Aiming to Get in on the Action

BP, Royal Dutch Shell, and Transocean are among many companies that view $50 oil as the "magic" number.

4 Aug 2017

Crude down Again as Analyst Declares $50 Oil to Be at High End of Range

Once more, concern over rising production by OPEC and US producers is causing market losses.

3 Aug 2017

Six LNG Bunker Vessels Will Be in Operation by End of 2017

"These vessels are key to scaling-up demand for LNG as a marine fuel and delivering fuel in a way that is 'normal' for shipowners," says SEA/LNG.

3 Aug 2017

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 29

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from July 27 – August 2, 2017.

3 Aug 2017

More Bunker Vessels Approved for Mass Flow Meter Use in Singapore

There are now 137 bunkering vessels with approved MFMs in Singapore, of a total 213 licensed vessels.

3 Aug 2017

Spanish Port of Ferrol to Develop LNG Bunkering Facilities

The move follows news that Aida Cruises' dual-fuel Aida Prima will call at the port on November 9.

3 Aug 2017

TORM Adds Two More Fuel-Efficient MR Vessels: "We Believe That Asset Prices Are at a Cyclical Low"

"The timing is right for growing and renewing our fleet," says Executive Director Jacob Meldgaard.

3 Aug 2017

Industry Needs to Redouble Its Compliance and Enforcement Commitment: SEA\LNG

"If we do not collectively commit to compliance and enforcement, then we will continue to miss a tangible and viable opportunity to eradicate harmful emissions," says SEA\LNG chairman Peter Keller.

3 Aug 2017

2020 Regs Make LNG Bunkers "Most Effective Global Solution" for Future Vessels: Sovcomflot

SCF Group has already signed an LNG bunkering agreement with Shell, the company tells Ship & Bunker.

3 Aug 2017

Product Tanker Rearrested in Singapore

Bravely Sincerity was formerly known as Golden Dynasty.

2 Aug 2017

Crude Firms on Gasoline Demand

Bunker prices were back to firming in the primary ports.

2 Aug 2017

Navis Introduces New Bunker Saving Hull & Propellor Performance Tool

"The effects of the condition of the ship's hull and the propeller on the bunker consumption of a ship are significant and measurable," says Navis.

2 Aug 2017

IMO Gives Update on 2020, Low Carbon Shipping Plans at IBC Asia

"Preparations by the bunker industry for complying with the sulphur limit was one of the key issues being discussed at the conference," says IMO.

2 Aug 2017

Spill During Bunkering in Malta

Initial indications are that the spill originated from feeder vessel Leonie P.

2 Aug 2017

LNG-Fuelled Ship Sees 24% Bunker Cost Savings

Incheon Port Authority officials last week presented information about the vessel at the Fourth Annual LNG Bunkering Conference in Singapore.

2 Aug 2017

Vessels Detailed After Suspected Illegal Ship-to-Ship Transfer

The alleged offence took place 6.5 nautical miles south of Labuan.

2 Aug 2017

Debunkering by Helicopter of Grounded Newbuild Kea Trader Now Underway

Operations began on July 27 and are expected to be completed within two weeks, according to the High Commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia.

2 Aug 2017