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Two Shipowners to Be Awarded Combined $500,000 under New Carbon Credits Scheme

Two shipowners are set to benefit from their use of AkzoNobel's Intersleek hull coatings as a result of a new carbon credits scheme.

3 Nov 2014

USCG Says Its "Important" to Develop Policy on LNG Bunkering

The U.S. Coast Guard says it is important to develop policy for LNG as a marine fuel in order to avoid uncertainty.

3 Nov 2014

Testing of Eco-Hybrid Fuel "Going Well"

Seachange Group LLC says its new fuel is testing well in a programme part-funded by the U.S. Department of Transport.

3 Nov 2014

Rosneft's RN-Bunker LLC Launches New Bunker Tanker

RN-Bunker LLC has launched a new 7,000 tonne capacity bunker tanker, RN Tuapse.

3 Nov 2014

Russia Receives Record Applications for Use of NSR in 2014

Report says Russian authorities received over 600 applications for commercial use of the Northeast Passage, while Northwest Passage remains closed.

3 Nov 2014

WFS Reports Record Profits for Q3 2014

World Fuel Services has reported record gross profit overall and a 23 percent year-on-year improvement in profitability in its marine fuel division.

3 Nov 2014

Gunvor Looks to Exit Russian Assets Following co-Founder Sanctions

Sanctions are cited as oil trader Gunvor looks to divest of significant Russian assets.

3 Nov 2014

Surcharges Drop as Oil Prices Fall

"We are seeing most carriers reducing their fuel surcharges across the international trade lanes."

3 Nov 2014

HSH Nordbank: Ship Financing Will remain a "Core Segment" of Our Business

The bank passed the ECB's stress test last week.

3 Nov 2014

Former BG Group COO Planning Two LNG Projects

Martin Houston has begun a new company, Parallax Energy.

3 Nov 2014

LNG Supply Tight Until 2016

Demand for LNG has only continued to increase worldwide.

3 Nov 2014

SCR Scrubber System for Marine Engines First to Receive Approval from MAN

Hitachi Zosen Corporation's new system received first-time approval from MAN Diesel & Turbo.

31 Oct 2014

Seaspan Takes Delivery of Fifth SAVER Design Eco-Ship of 2014

Seaspan Corp. has taken delivery of its fifth SAVER design ship this year, the MOL Brightness.

31 Oct 2014

UASC Denies Rumours of Middle East LNG Bunkering Facility

The company said it is open to cooperating with other players on the LNG supply chain.

31 Oct 2014

Korean Register to Promote LNG Bunkers in APEC Region

The classification society will start a program to share best practices

31 Oct 2014

ECAs Are Putting Pressure on Marine Lubricant Market, says Total Lubmarine

Low-sulfur fuel is prompting new kinds of lubricant, according to Total Lubmarine

31 Oct 2014

Low Sulfur Fuel Oil Market "is Getting Smaller"

Premium for the fuel is falling, while demand for gasoil reportedly rises

31 Oct 2014

Sustainable Shipping Initiative Members Set a "Clear Benchmark for Sustainable Practices"

SSI says the shared commitments are a "stake in the ground" for members and signal areas for "immediate action".

31 Oct 2014

First Installation for Bunker Saving Solar Energy System

Eco Marine Power's system is being used by a Greek ferry to reduce fuel use and emissions.

31 Oct 2014

Dip in Bunker Costs Helps Del Monte to Higher Q3 Profits

Sales at Fresh Del Monte Produce were up for Q3 2014 while bunker costs reduced by 1 percent.

31 Oct 2014