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Bomin Linde LNG Marks First LNG Bunkering at Rostock
Bomin Linde LNG bunkered the tanker Fure West in a truck to ship operation at the German Port of Rostock on Thursday.
6 Feb 2017
World Fuel Services Publishes New Whitepaper on Mass Flow Metering for Bunkering
"More suppliers worldwide are introducing MFMs on their barges not because they have to, but because they see a benefit for the industry in doing so," says WFS.
6 Feb 2017
New Total Lubmarine Head Charts Company Direction in Context of Tighter Sulfur Regs and Tough Shipping Market
Robert Joore says Total Lubmarine will continue to invest "heavily" in developing lubes suitable for engines running both low and high sulfur fuels.
6 Feb 2017
BSM Aims to Build "Significant Position" in LNG Bunker Market [VIDEO]
BSM, which is working with Babcock, says it would like to see "multiple ships in many geographic locations" to meet LNG bunkering demand.
6 Feb 2017
Oil Prices Reaching a Fair Level Due to OPEC Cutbacks: Russia
Further cutbacks from private producers may happen sooner than scheduled, says Russian energy minister.
6 Feb 2017
OPEC Oil Cuts "Encouraging" But Prices Won't Reach the Low to Mid $60s: IEA
Neil Atkinson says finding a sweet spot for prices is essential to cutback proponents
6 Feb 2017
Kogas Set to Provide KC-1 Containment System for Future LNG Bunkering Newbuild
The tender for the vessel project is said to have been expected to be announced late last year but was delayed so project details could be finalised.
3 Feb 2017
MPA Renews MOU with DNV GL for R&D and Innovation in Maritime Industry
The MoU extends the cooperation period by 3 years and expands the two parties' cooperation to include autonomous systems and intelligent shipping.
3 Feb 2017
Kaohsiung Launches Modernised Bunker-Saving Hybrid Electric Ferry
As a result of the retrofit, Ferry Happiness has halved its daily fuel consumption, and is expected to now save more than 25,000 litres of fuel each year.
3 Feb 2017
Bunker Supplier Taken to Court in Malta for Watered-Down Fuel
The vessel owners claim diesel supplied by MOBC contained excessive water, resulting in engine damage.
3 Feb 2017
This is Why the Bunker Industry Needs MFMs
This is Why the Bunker Industry Needs MFMs
MFMs are a way out of a cycle of claims, damaged relationships with ship owners, and an ever-diminishing opportunity to make money, writes Tolson.
3 Feb 2017
OPEC Oil Shipment Increases to Asia Raise Questions About Cartel's Ability to Reduce Glut
The cartel's supplies to Asia rose by 7 percent between November and January.
3 Feb 2017
Latest OW Bunker Dispute Case Was Wrongly Decided: ING Lawyer
"There are three main points we disagree with as a matter of law," Bruce G. Paulsen tells Ship & Bunker.
3 Feb 2017
Crude Falls Again Amid Suggestions That OPEC Cutback Deal Isn't Enough to Revive Market
The unexpected build in U.S. inventories is said to be the main trigger for Thursday's losses.
3 Feb 2017
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 4
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 4
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue.com's demolition sales from January 26 – February 1, 2017.
2 Feb 2017
Fuel Treatment Firm Aderco Opens UK Office to Serve Growing Demand in the Marine Market
Peter Stevenson is noted to be leading Aderco at their new offices in Hampshire.
2 Feb 2017
EU-Funded SamueLNG Project Marks Kick Off, Pushes for Sustainable Shipping Through LNG Bunkers
The project encourages the use of LNG as an "environmentally-friendly and cost-effective" alternative to conventional bunkers for small vessels.
2 Feb 2017
KLAW LNG and Houlder Partner on LNG Bunker Transfer Solutions
Houlder also recently hosted a SGMF working group to discuss LGN bunkering standardisation and safety requirements.
2 Feb 2017
Hanjin Shipping Set for Bankruptcy Declaration
A South Korean court will end the company's court receivership, declaring the company bankrupt February 17, pending a two week period for appeals.
2 Feb 2017
Vladivostok January Bunker Sales Down 4% Year on Year
The number of bunkering operations at Vladivostok is in January are also noted to have declined, falling from 243 to 227.
2 Feb 2017