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Pertamina Official Charged with Fuel Smuggling
A ship-to-ship smuggling operation may have involved four thefts a month since 2008.
4 Sep 2014
Testing of Shore Power Alternative Likely to Begin This Fall
The system could help reduce at-berth emissions beyond the scope of current regulations.
4 Sep 2014
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2014 Week 36
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2014 Week 36
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4 Sep 2014
Intertek Opens New Fuel Testing Lab Serving Straits of Gibraltar
The laboratory is in the Tanger Med Free Zone on the Straits of Gibraltar between Tanger and Ceuta in northern Morocco.
4 Sep 2014
ExxonMobil Plans Refinery Upgrade in Norway
Along with investment in Antwerp, the move reflects a focus on producing higher-value products in Europe.
4 Sep 2014
Two New Eco-LPG Carrier Orders for Greek Owner
Orders are part of Stealthgas's plans to nearly double its fleet with 19 newbuild vessels.
4 Sep 2014
India Mulls Dropping Bunker Tax
Eliminating the 20 to 30 percent customs duty could bring more big ships to Indian ports.
4 Sep 2014
Crude Prices Recover Yesterday's Loses
Nearly all that was lost yesterday was gained back today as one of the geopolitical hotspots showed signs of cooling off.
3 Sep 2014
LNG Bunker NGO SGMF Set for Official Global Launch at Singapore's SIBCON 2014
The NGO says "it's a chance to put SGMF on the map for the bunkering community."
3 Sep 2014
Nanotech-Based Emulsion Fuel Aims at Marine Market
Fuel developer claims it can reduce NOx and particulate matter emissions economically.
3 Sep 2014
Bunker Spill from U.S. Ferry
An equipment failure caused a leak during a transfer of diesel between tanks.
3 Sep 2014
Buckeye Buying Texas Oil Terminal
The $850 million deal also includes assets at Eagle Ford Shale.
3 Sep 2014
U.S. Approval for 2M Anticipated by Late November
Authorities may demand additional information from Maersk Line and MSC before making decision.
3 Sep 2014
Tanker Gets Bunker Saving Plastic-Based Main Propeller
The carbon fiber reinforced plastic is lighter than standard materials, reducing fuel use.
3 Sep 2014
OW Bunker: MPA Approved MFMs in Singapore Give Savings of Thousands of Dollars Per Day
The supplier says by using a mass flow meter, a VLCC with an average day rate of $24,000 will save up to $4,000 in terms of time.
3 Sep 2014
WTI and Brent Crude Oil Prices Plummet
Bunker buyers can only hope that true supply & demand fundamentals take hold so that we can push the bunker barrels straight off the cliff!
2 Sep 2014
Singapore Underground Storage Opens
The 1.47-cubic meter facility frees up space on land for higher-value facilities like petrochemical plants.
2 Sep 2014
Land Reclamation for Oil Terminal Planned
The St. Petersburg project will allow for a big increase in handling capacity at the terminal.
2 Sep 2014
Bunker Facilities Needed for India Coastal Shipping
Officials want to boost industry by improving shipping options, including new Ro-Ro service.
2 Sep 2014
Bunkering Boosts Results for Russian Firm
Fesco saw other segments fall in H1 while its new bunkering business gained ground.
2 Sep 2014