News Archive Jan 2006

31 Jan K-Sea remains buoyant despite barge sinking
Barge company posting quarterly loss but six-month profit, optimistic about expansion despite losing barge.
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31 Jan PDVSA tanker aground
Refloating efforts starting today for suezmax stranded off Venezuelan oil port.
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31 Jan Total welcomes newbuild bunker barge in Gabon
New barge offers more flexibility for Total's bunkering operations in ports and off-shore Gabon.
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31 Jan Lubricator system offers 30-50% reduction in consumption, costs
In an era of rising costs and stretched supply of marine lubes, engine manufacturer says its lubricator system can offer significant cost savings.
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31 Jan ARA: Barge player to launch new double hull this week
ARA region barge operator announces its new double-hulled barge will be in operation within the next week.
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31 Jan Valero's Q4 bunkering margins indicate growth
Q4 and full-year results for Valero includes mention of bunkering margins.
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31 Jan US-based supplier secures $22 million DESC contract
Bunker supplier wins contract to supply fuel oil to US navy.
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31 Jan Cold snap hits Russian fuel oil exports, oil production
Production down 4% at some Siberian fields, oil companies pledge to cut fuel oil exports to meet domestic heating demand.
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31 Jan Antwerp bunker conference set to clear the air
High calibre speakers at the inaugural ARACON event in April will help to clear the air on a variety of topics chosen by the industry.
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30 Jan ConocoPhillips leads out results, ExxonMobil, Chevron follow
Oil majors releasing 2005 revenue statements and reporting rising profits.
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30 Jan Speculation grips market ahead of new Houston player
Company reluctant to confirm supply specifics, leaving market to make its own predictions.
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30 Jan DNVPS marks 25 years of fuel testing
Managing director shares some observations on how the fuel testing business has evolved since its inception.
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30 Jan Callao collision causes bunker spill
Fuel reportedly leaking from vessel sliced in two by collision.
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30 Jan TSA: New monthly surcharge to replace quarterly assessment
The Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement will adjust its bunker fuel adjustment factor on a monthly rather than quarterly basis, effective April 1.
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30 Jan Rotterdam firm in line with crude
30 Jan Barge blocks Ohio River traffic, causes spill
Barge turned on its side by current, causing part of its cargo to leak.
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30 Jan Fuel oil blenders installed on barges in Hawaii & Gibraltar
Company says its blending applications can reduce production cost by minimising the 'distillate giveaway'.
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27 Jan Crude surges, bunker prices follow
Oil prices bouncing back today with US bunkers also rising, but 'already at the top of the market'.
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27 Jan Low-sulphur fuel available, supplier tells port
Chemoil allaying Port of LA concerns saying that 1.5% low-sulphur can be supplied on a 'consistent basis'.
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27 Jan Gothenburg bunker conference to focus on SECAs
The 27th International Bunker Conference will be focusing firmly on the consequences of impending SECAs.
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27 Jan Chemoil boss: Bunker fuels will drive Asian fuel oil market
Chemoil's Chief Executive, Robert Chandran, has said that the Asian fuel oil market will be driven by demand for bunker fuels.
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27 Jan Switzerland: Bunker broker/trader on the move
27 Jan MES reports keen interest in upgraded scrubber
MES expects to be signing deals for its upgraded EcoSilencer® soon as owners face imminent SECA.
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27 Jan Rotterdam market firm at midday
27 Jan Annual awards for Russian bunker suppliers
Russian Bunker Association to establish national professional awards for the country's bunker suppliers.
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27 Jan Germany agrees to broaden bunker tax law
The German government will broaden its bunker taxation rules for commercial shipping later this year.
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27 Jan High bunker prices shave profits
Rising fuel and other costs eating into Hyundai Merchant Marine's 2005 profits.
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26 Jan Barge operator posts record result
Gulf barge company announcing 39% profit increase for 2005, shaking off hurricane season woes.
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26 Jan PRAXIS: Daily bunker market report (Thursday)
26 Jan Five new companies join Russian Bunker Association
The Russian Bunker Industry Association has informed Bunkerworld of the minutes of its latest general meeting, held yesterday.
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26 Jan SPC 2005 profits surge 60% on record sales
SPC benefited from increased product sales and strong refining margins in 2005.
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26 Jan Gladstone bunker spill could cost millions
The cost of what is described as Gladstone's worst oil spill in over 30 years could run into millions.
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26 Jan South Korea forecasts continued oil demand growth
The South Korean government projects continued oil demand growth in 2006, with shipping fuel consumption playing a part.
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26 Jan Rotterdam/Antwerp trade market quite at midday
26 Jan Singapore: Dip in residual fuels, sharp fall in distillates
26 Jan Onboard MariNOx system reaps fuel savings
Trials confirm that onboard NOx and CO2 monitoring system helps to save on fuel consumption.
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25 Jan EPA offers $3 million for emissions reductions
Agency offering grants for 'projects aimed at reducing diesel emissions on the West Coast'.
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25 Jan Lloyd's Register fuel and lubes man joins UK firm
Former head of Lloyd's Register Lubricant Quality Scan and FOBAS to develop marine business for UK-based firm.
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25 Jan SkySails targeting 1.5% of world trade fleet by 2013
Following the signing of its first sales contract today, SkySails has said it wants to equip a minimum of 1.5% of the world's trade fleet with its fuel-saving and emission-neutral kites by 2013.
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25 Jan South Africa: TRT acquisition signals changes
Some changes are afoot following the acquisition of TRT Shipping Services by a Barloworld subsidiary in July last year.
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25 Jan Rotterdam market softer with crude
25 Jan Collision causes fuel oil spill off Gladstone city
A collision between two vessels has resulted in a bunker fuel spill off Gladstone city, near Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
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25 Jan Crude prices fall on Saudi's supply assurance
An offer by Saudi Arabia to supply the market with extra crude resulted in a drop in crude oil prices to levels below $68 per barrel.
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25 Jan Saudi Arabia plans storage tank investment in China
Saudi Arabia gets involved in Chinese oil storage and refinery projects as Sino-Saudi oil cooperation expands.
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24 Jan Port clarifies 1.5% low-sulphur ruling
Port of Los Angeles Harbor Commissioners inserting stricter conditions into terminal lease agreement.
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24 Jan Spanish maritime group ceases bunkering operations
Group announces immediate withdrawal from bunker trading and bunker manager's resignation.
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24 Jan Debunkerings plague shipowner's green fuelling policy
Global Ro--Ro operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen has reported a string of debunkerings, which the company claims is directly linked to its procurement of low sulphur bunker fuel.
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24 Jan Off-spec fuels reported in Suez area
Recent Suez samples display similar problems to those seen in Port Said last year, but local source claims it must be a mistake.
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24 Jan Shipping coalition launches legal challenge against EU Directive
Coalition contends European Court of Justice should consider the validity of EU Directive on Ship-Source Pollution.
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24 Jan Rotterdam market seen easing with crude
24 Jan Bunker oil spill continues to threaten marine life
Bunker fuel spill continues to threaten mangrove forests and marine life in the Philippines.
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24 Jan South Korean refiner set to exit fuel oil export business
GS Caltex starting refinery upgrade project and directing fuel oil supplies only into domestic bunker market.
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23 Jan Bunker costs send Florida shipowner under
Great Western Steamship ceasing trans-Pacific operations, citing bunker costs as a factor.
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23 Jan Coast Guard: Anchor caused Athos I spill
Report blaming submerged anchor rather than operator error for 2004 Delaware River oil spill.
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23 Jan GAC Group marks 50th anniversary with expansion forecast
Group president talks of huge potential for marine industries in four emerging economies.
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23 Jan Emissions lobby group welcomes new Secretary-General
SEAaT (Shipping Emissions Abatement and Trading) says farewell to Lisa Dwyer and welcomes new Secretary-General Cor Nobel.
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23 Jan Jiskoot announces new sulphur control software for blenders
Jiskoot says its new sulphur control software for fuel oil blenders will ensure bunker suppliers can blend MARPOL compliant fuels.
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23 Jan Hong Kong: Suppliers to impose Lunar New Year surcharge
23 Jan Density irregularities spotted in low sulphur Singapore fuels
Alert goes out to DNVPS customers based on CP60-compliant bunker samples, highlighting various quality issues.
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23 Jan Rotterdam: Bids/offers far apart at midday
23 Jan Bominflot Fujairah appoints Senior Trading Manager
23 Jan Busan New Port aims to be 'logistics hub'
South Korea has opened its Busan New Port which aims to become ''a logistics hub for northeast Asia''.
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23 Jan Hong Kong clamps down on illicit marine diesel sales
The Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department has announced the effectiveness of its crackdown on sales of illicit marine diesel.
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23 Jan Emissions initiative invites participation from Asian ports
Four east Asian ports have been invited to join a Pacific rim working group to look at ways of reducing ship emissions.
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20 Jan US bunker prices defying 'fundamentals'
Surging crude driving bunker prices higher but suppliers saying market fundamentals unchanged.
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20 Jan Port of LA says ships must burn low-sulphur fuel
Port outlining 'environmentally stringent lease' requiring cold ironing and cleaner fuels in ship engines, but discrepancies remain.
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20 Jan New hurdles to clear for marine fuel users
SECAs and increased strain on global refining pose challenges for fuel quality and supply, says DNVPS.
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20 Jan Fuel oil futures contract set for first half 2006 launch
Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange is set to launch its fuel oil futures contract in the first half of this year.
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20 Jan Rotterdam firming in line with crude
20 Jan Oil recovered after bunker barge spill
An oil spill from a bunker barge that occurred earlier this week in Gladstone Harbour has been cleaned up.
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20 Jan OPEC ready to fill supply gap from Nigeria
OPEC is ready to fill supply gap from Nigeria, but concerns remain over sufficient supply of sweet crudes.
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19 Jan Colombian supplier has new product source
C.I. Petrocomercial announcing a new source of straight-run fuel and better bunker spec for its services.
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19 Jan New scrubber 'may even comply' with future 0.1% in-port limit
Scrubber developer says technology may even comply with the more stringent in-port requirements of the European Union, which will come into force in January 2010 - stipulating 0.1% sulphur limit.
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19 Jan Asia: February fuel oil arrivals high on open arb
Western fuel oil arrivals into East Asia in February expected to be high on open arbitrage, amid seasonally low demand.
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19 Jan Rotterdam market stable late morning
19 Jan Singapore: Residual fuel stocks surge to four month high
19 Jan Piracy attacks prompt alerts
A recent spate of piracy cases in Indonesia has prompted alerts to be made on the International Maritime Bureau's latest weekly piracy report.
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19 Jan Maria Cosulich inauguration draws huge turnout
The inauguration last night of Fratelli Cosulich's latest 6,500 dwt bunker tanker witnessed an impressive turnout of almost all of Singapore's bunker players.
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19 Jan Salvage operations transfer bunkers to barges
Salvage operations managed to refloat a sunken vessel and transfer its bunkers to tank barges.
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18 Jan Port Arthur channel open to barge traffic
Coast Guard opens waterway to barge traffic today leaving Houston market largely unaffected.
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18 Jan Drifting fuel oil barge secured off North Carolina
Coast Guard successfully secures Maritrans barge following sinking of tug boat in heavy seas.
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18 Jan Krystallon scrubbers prove early success
Initial trials of latest srcubber technology achieve 'virtually 100%' sulphur reduction, claim new partners.
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18 Jan Turkey: Supplier expands with new addition to fleet
A Turkish bunker supplier will enter a new vessel into service this week and expects to continue expanding later this year.
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18 Jan Rotterdam: Bunker/Barge market still firm
18 Jan DNVPS: 90% of Singapore samples meet new ISO 8217 water spec
Statistics from DNVPS seek to reassure shipowners that bunkers lifted in Singapore generally meet the new 0.5% water content limit.
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18 Jan Merrill Lynch: Cruise lines to withstand fuel costs
Problems of high bunker fuel prices "have not gone away" for cruise sector, predicts investment bank.
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18 Jan SkySails to provide 'fuel saving' kites soon
In a move earlier than expected, SkySails will soon outfit commercial ships with huge kites that can help cut fuel consumption.
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18 Jan Sri Lanka oil firm to decide on funding new refinery
Sri Lanka's state oil firm says a decision to privately fund a $795 million oil refinery is expected soon.
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17 Jan Accident closes Port Arthur ship channel
Coast Guard predicting 2-day closure preventing barges from resupplying Houston market.
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17 Jan Marine Exhaust Solutions 'going its own way'
Scrubber company expanding European sales presence with new office and new partnership.
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17 Jan Supply worries push crude prices to 3-month high
Concerns over supplies from Nigeria and Iran have kept oil markets supported today.
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17 Jan Rotterdam market follows crude higher
17 Jan Asian owners predict tougher market conditions
Shipping rates set to come under pressure while bunker prices show no signs of easing.
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17 Jan $6 million contract awarded for oil spill monitoring project
MarCoast consortium awarded $6 million contract to monitor and manage marine oil pollution.
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17 Jan Fujairah bunker market valued at $3.4 billion in 2005
Fujiarh bunker market valued at $3.4 billion in 2005, bringing value of Middle East fuel oil market to $11 bIllion.
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16 Jan Warning to bunker suppliers from US maritime lawyer
Uncertain legal times ahead requiring more industry vigilance and attention to fuel specifications.
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16 Jan Bunker barge orders signal small vessel focus for shipyard JV
Newly-formed shipyard joint venture secures contract for nine 5,500 dwt bunkering vessels.
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16 Jan Statistics show surging Russian oil product exports in 2005
Oil companies favouring product exports at the expense of crude.
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16 Jan Maritime London appoints bunkering figure as chief executive
IBIA founding member and former Maxcom UK boss now running maritime promotional body.
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16 Jan Rotterdam/Antwerp trade offers on a par Monday morning
16 Jan LQM Gibson advises new contact details in UK
16 Jan Germany under pressure to change bunker tax law
European Commission pushing for change to bunker tax law rules.
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16 Jan Singapore: 2005 bunker sales up 8.1% on year
MPA's December sales figures add up to record-breaking year.
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13 Jan Weather hampers Portland resupply
Rough weather on Columbia River Bar frustrating resupply schedules and keeping avails tight, prices firm.
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13 Jan US market steady ahead of long weekend
Bunker prices staying stable despite crude creeping up, higher demand expected next week.
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13 Jan Major Singapore refinery shutdown scheduled for March
Regional fuel supply could be affected as major plans shutdown of more than 20% of Singapore's total refining capacity.
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13 Jan Lubmarine partners Australian marine fuel supplier
Marine lube supplier has entered into an exclusive partnership agreement with Australian marine fuel supplier.
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13 Jan APL Panama still stuck despite lighter fuel load
Concern for fuel leak increases as salvage efforts face uphill struggle.
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13 Jan Rotterdam holds firm at midday
13 Jan Lower water limit stops uptake of new ISO 8217 standard
Most Singapore bunker suppliers are still basing contracts on ISO 8217:1996, and tell Bunkerworld that the MPA sees it as commercial issue.
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13 Jan STS transfer proposal underway for Falmouth
Falmouth Harbour Commissioners have pushed forward a proposal to carry out STS crude oil transfers in Falmouth Bay.
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13 Jan China 2005 crude output up, product pricing policy may change
China's crude output increased in 2005 while import growth slowed. Industry experts foresee a revamp of domestic product price mechanism.
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13 Jan Export duties hit Russian 2005 oil exports
2005 figures reveal impact of rising export duties, but reduction in crude and oil product levies is imminent.
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12 Jan New bunker player on US East Coast
Refiner and fuel oil trader offering bunkers directly into New York, Philadelphia, and Norfolk markets.
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12 Jan Singapore: MPA boosts bunkering anchorage capacity 30%
Four new bunkering anchorage slots opened - ships offered concessions for lifting fuel at new positions.
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12 Jan Singapore breaks several records, including bunker sales
The MPA has announced the port of Singapore achieved new records for shipping tonnage, container throughput, cargo throughput, ship registration and bunker sales.
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12 Jan PRAXIS: Daily bunker market report (Thursday)
12 Jan Nippon Oil and NYK set retroactive bunker price
Nippon Oil Corp (NOC) and Nippon Yusen KK (NYK) have agreed to raise their retroactive benchmark bonded bunker price for December.
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12 Jan DOE & API at a glance: This week's key US inventory figures
12 Jan Rotterdam firming late morning
12 Jan Singapore: Residual fuels below 10 million barrels
12 Jan BP reports output losses after US hurricanes
BP reports lower production in the fourth quarter of 2005, with substantial profit losses and repair bills.
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12 Jan Crude prices near $64
Crude oil prices made gains on Wednesday following a drop in US crude inventories and tension over Iran's decision to resume nuclear research activities.
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11 Jan California conference to consider emissions, goods movement
'Faster Freight Cleaner Air' covering port operations, transportation, and emissions controls.
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11 Jan Singapore: MPA stresses importance of following bunker procedure
The MPA has again stressed the importance of all parties involved in bunkering following guidelines as outlined in its code of practice.
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11 Jan Alfa Laval secures navy contract for centrifuge systems
Alfa Laval has secured a contract with the Indian Navy to supply centrifuge systems to its new ships.
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11 Jan US: Bunker suppliers could be responsible for marine pollution
Liability for marine oil pollution could be extended beyond owners and operators to bunker companies, according to maritime lawyer.
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11 Jan Cyprus: Expansion prompts office move
Continuing growth and expansion prompts physical supplier to relocate.
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11 Jan PRAXIS: Daily bunker market report (Wednesday)
11 Jan Rotterdam market stable
11 Jan Japan: Shortage of barges impedes bunker supplies
A shortage of barges to transport products from the refineries to oil storage terminals have cut back on bunker supplies in the Japanese market.
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11 Jan Singapore: GAC Bunker Fuels moves to new office
11 Jan Oil spill unit needed to ease concerns
Kenya's Petroleum Institute of East Africa yesterday urged the government to establish an oil spill unit to tackle maritime oil spills.
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10 Jan Brazil: Paranagua avails tight
Limited supplies of IFO grades available and no gasoil according to Brazilian supplier.
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10 Jan Freeport operations return to normal
Refinery and bunker operations returning to 'pre-hurricane Wilma' status.
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10 Jan PRAXIS: Daily bunker market report (Tuesday)
10 Jan Chief engineer jailed for pollution offences
Chief engineer sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to pollution charges.
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10 Jan Kenya: Crack-down on oil tax evasion hits bunker sector
Kenyan government said to be losing revenue through illegal sale of bunker fuels into the domestic market.
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10 Jan Rotterdam barge market quiet, congestion set to increase
10 Jan Bominflot announces new managing director
Bominflot announces new managing director and more staff changes.
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10 Jan OPEC brushes aside output cuts at upcoming meeting
OPEC has disclosed that an output cut may not be necessary when it meets at the end of this month.
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10 Jan High-tech hull coating reduces fuel consumption
Ecospeed hull coating has been tested to show a reduction in fuel consumption due to lower frictional resistance when a vessel is moving through water.
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09 Jan Protesters ram Japanese bunker ship
Anti-whaling protesters with 'can opener' device deliberately targeting bunker ship in the Southern Ocean.
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09 Jan FL Selenia planning 140 million euro high-yield bond
Lubricant manufacturer plans to issue a 140 million euro ($169.3 million) high-yield bond to part-fund its leveraged buyout.
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09 Jan APL Panama: 10,000 mt of fuel and ballast water to be removed
Salvage crews attending the grounded vessel APL Panama are to remove 10,000 mt of bunker fuel and ballast water before attempting to refloat the vessel at the next high tide.
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09 Jan Total expands Gabon supply capacity with new barge
Oil major charters a vessel to boost bunkering operations ahead of planned newbuild arrivals.
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09 Jan ARA: Fuel oil cargo arrivals could see prices tumble
Closed arb to Asia and US coupled with large cargo arrivals could see northwest European fuel oil markets tumble, traders say.
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09 Jan Rotterdam barge market opens week very quiet
09 Jan Hong Kong: Bunker fuel shortage grips market
Shortage of 380 cst and 180 cst has restricted spot market activities, and the situation may get worse this week.
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09 Jan Conference collapse leads to individual bunker surcharges
January's bunker surcharge changes under the Australian Europe Liner Association will be announced by the association's individual lines after its dissolution.
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09 Jan Bunkerworld Singapore moves to new office
06 Jan Pacific Northwest avails tighten, other US markets quiet
Avails in Portland tightening as prices move little elsewhere despite surging crude.
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06 Jan Global expands in Connecticut with terminal deal
New England distributor buying 109,000 barrel storage facility in Bridgeport.
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06 Jan Asia: Fuel oil glut fears compounded by February arrival figures
Survey puts February fuel oil arrivals from the West into Asia at 2.5 million mt, adding to 2.8 million expected in January - compounding fears of a glut.
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06 Jan ARACON2006: Winner of free delegate pass announced
We are pleased to announce the winner of a free ARACON2006 conference delegate pass following a very successful consultation exercise.
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06 Jan NYK boss: Paring down bunker costs most urgent & important task
In a letter to staff, NYK president says there is an urgent need to reduce costs and improve efficiency, the most important task being to pare down bunker costs.
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06 Jan BP Marine to run more educational seminars this year
06 Jan Rotterdam market stable late morning
06 Jan Japan: November bunker sales up 3.5% on year
Japan's bunker fuel sales to ocean-going vessels up on year but down on month.
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06 Jan Collision causes six kilometre bunker slick
A collision between two LPG carriers has caused a six kilometre slick of fuel oil on the French River Loire.
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05 Jan Colonial launches second new barge in Savannah
Supplier expanding again with new double-hulled barge now in operation.
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05 Jan Fuel tester warns of abrasive fuel findings
Recent samples from a port in Italy were found off-spec for Aluminum + Silicon, fuel testing company warns.
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05 Jan Supply rights court case stalls investment
An on-going battle over rights to supply bunkers has stalled further investment in bunkering infrastructure, although supplier remains optimistic.
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05 Jan Imarex reports successful start for bunker fuel derivatives
Imarex says after one month of trading, the bunker fuel oil derivatives market is showing clear signs of a very successful launch.
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05 Jan South Korean refiner raises January crude runs
South Korea's Inchon Oil Refinery has raised its crude runs for January to meet higher demand for winter heating oil.
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05 Jan Singapore: Distillates fall below 8 million barrels
05 Jan Japan: Demand reviving at slow pace
Bunker demand in Japan has begun to pick up slightly and prices are expected to soften towards the end of this week.
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04 Jan Record year for Argentina bunkers but limits to growth
Suppliers expecting another bumper grain crop to boost demand but say that barge availability is limiting expansion of the market.
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04 Jan Volatile US bunker prices for 2006
With speculation driving the crude market, US bunker suppliers predicting more uncertainty over prices.
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04 Jan Durban: Refiner attempts second cat cracker restart
SAPREF scheduled to restart catalytic cracker today as South African market continues to suffer distillate shortages.
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04 Jan Onus on ships to make own oil boom preparations
Taiwan suppliers say buyers to make their own oil boom arrangements following new barge delivery rules.
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04 Jan Grounded ship: Fuel and hazardous cargo lightered
Almost one month after grounding, all IMO-classified hazardous cargo and fuel has now been removed.
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04 Jan Argentina: Barge out of service until end-February
04 Jan Rotterdam market surges with crude spike
04 Jan Singapore: New terminal breaks ground on Jurong Island
Singapore's homegrown oil trader has held the groundbreaking ceremony for its new oil storage terminal on Jurong Island.
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03 Jan Shell suspends Montreal barging for the winter
Ex-wharf and truck delivery for vessel calls in Montreal as winter setting in and St. Lawrence Seaway closed.
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03 Jan Ship emissions: 'We need to turn a corner'
Environmental agency says that government regulation is the only way to achieve pollution reductions.
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03 Jan Traders blame distillate shortages on refiners' bad planning
Small amounts of distillate product trickling into South African market, but normal supply not expected to return for another fortnight.
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03 Jan Lanka IOC rethinks feasibility of bunker hub plans
Company reassessing feasibility and profitability for proposed bunker hub project, other Sri Lankan projects to go forward.
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03 Jan Customs coverage in Turkey during 10 day holiday
Suppliers in Turkey will be operating differently during 10 day holiday period from January 7, 2006.
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03 Jan Rotterdam soft to steady Tuesday morning
03 Jan South Korea: Shortages continue, 380 cst hits new high
Bunker supply shortages in the Korean market continue while the price of 380 cst hits new high.
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02 Jan California ports to cooperate on emissions monitoring
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach sharing air quality data in 'milestone accord'.
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02 Jan Stena Oil on MARPOL, sulphur and double trouble
Sweden's leading bunker supplier talks to Bunkerworld about the upcoming SECA and fears that the market is poorly equipped to deal with the challenges it will present, about environmental policies, and the real trouble with MARPOL bunker samples.
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02 Jan Quiet 2006 start in ARA market
02 Jan Pakistan oil firm seeks 180 cst bunker fuel
Pakistan State Oil inviting bids for 165,000 mt of bunkers for January and February delivery.
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02 Jan Aramco reveals larger oil output
Saudi Aramco has revealed plans to raise oil output above its current output of 10.5 million bpd.
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