31 May Green shipping champion showcases futuristic vessel
Green shipping champion Wallenius Wilhelmsen (WW) has designed a futuristic freighter using sun, wind and waves to propel it across the oceans, as the company believes that increasing environmental regulations and fuel costs will force the industry to come up with greener vessels.
In Full 25 May Strategic Baku-Ceyhan pipeline opens
The pipeline between the oil-rich Caspian Sea and the Turkish Mediterranean port of Ceyhan was inaugurated today, allowing oil from the region to reach world markets directly.
In Full 25 May Styrene contamination prompts de-bunkering application
Following recent reports of styrene contamination found in fuels in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region, container giant has reportedly submitted an application to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to de-bunker one of its vessels.
In Full 25 May Singapore MPA clarifies Marpol VI stance
Singapore Port State Control (PSC) officers will be guided by the MPA's bunkering code on sampling and will show some flexibility for vessels arriving from non-Marpol signatory states, local authority tells Bunkerworld. Meanwhile, putting the same questions to authorities in two Marpol VI signatory states has revealed some discrepancies in interpretation of the Regulation.
In Full 24 May Top owner urges more dialogue, less knee-jerk reactions
The shipping industry is not well served by emotional knee-jerk criticism of politicians when tighter regulations loom, and should instead seek more dialogue to preserve its image and long-term interests. The bunker industry shares with shipowners the view that new regulations often demonstrate a lack of understanding of the practicalities of their business.
In Full 23 May Scotland: STS transfer plans meet resistance
Ambitious plans for a ship-to-ship transfer operation on the Scottish coast, envisaging transfers of almost eight million tonnes of Russian crude and fuel oil annually, have come under fire for fears that it would endanger three legally protected wildlife areas.
In Full 23 May Bearish oil price trend intact, for now
Oil prices slipped for a fourth consecutive day Monday as a French refinery strike ended and OPEC's president said there was no need for the producer group to cut output even if prices slipped further, but some OPEC officials are already calling for a June cut to prevent excessive stock builds.
In Full 20 May Italy: Industrial action hits bunker market
Industrial action by barge crew has hit operations in the key Italian port of Genoa, and rendered supply in nearby ports serviced by barges loaded in Genoa impossible, local players told Bunkerworld today.
In Full 20 May Sri Lankan government eyes bunker hub project
The Sri Lankan government and a Chinese partner are the latest parties to express intentions of establishing a bunkering hub on the island, this time in the southern port of Hambantota on the busy shipping lane between the Middle East and the Far East.
In Full 19 May Suppliers rush to declare Marpol VI compliance
With Annex VI of Marpol 73/78 (Marpol VI) coming into force today, many bunker suppliers around the world have been keen to emphasize that they will provide Marpol VI compliant fuels, documentation and bunker samples, but many continue to have reservations about the regulation's notes on the bunker sampling location.
In Full 17 May Off-spec fuels reported in New York
Several heavy fuel oil samples from New York have tested off-spec for density in the past two weeks, while other quality parameters also drew attention in a bunker alert issued today.
In Full 17 May Marpol Annex VI: Fuels above 4.5% still occurring
Fuel samples with a sulphur content above the 4.5% limit required under Marpol Annex VI have just been reported in Italy, a timely reminder that buyers need to specify compliance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulation as well as standard fuel quality parameters.
In Full 17 May Bunkering case favours private supplier
Sri Lanka Shipping Company, a private supplier in Colombo port, received a verdict in its favour on a long-standing bunkering row with Sri Lanka Port Authority and John Keells Holding.
In Full 16 May Chemoil clarifies position on Marpol VI and sampling
Chemoil has reiterated the company's intention to be fully compliant with the requirements of Marpol Annex VI, but says it will charge vessels if they require a supplier's representative to come onboard to witness Marpol sampling.
In Full 13 May Tokyo authority to target shipping emissions
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is planning to take action to reduce emissions from oceangoing vessels berthing at Tokyo Port, following a report that ships emit about eight times more SOx a year than the total amount emitted by automobiles in the area.
In Full 12 May Norway: Q&A on MARPOL Annex VI issues
An official from the Norwegian Maritime Directorate has replied to questions from Bunkerworld regarding how Port State Control interprets and plans to enforce Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78.
In Full 10 May AP Møller-Maersk and P&O Nedlloyd in merger talks
Danish shipping giant AP Møller-Maersk and Dutch heavyweight Royal P&O Nedlloyd have confirmed that discussions are taking place "regarding a possible combination of the companies," which industry sources say would create a shipping line twice the size of its nearest competitor.
In Full 09 May Dubai exchange: CEO reveals more details
Chief executive officer of the Dubai Metals and Commodities Centre (DMCC) has revealed more details regarding the proposed Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange, which will encompass a marine fuel contract.
In Full 09 May Charterer sues shipowners
A chartering company is suing shipowners for a chartered ship that was not seaworthy and for failing to reimburse the cost of bunkers.
In Full 05 May DNVPS suggests checklist for Marpol VI sampling procedures
With just two weeks to go before Marpol Annex VI comes into force, several fuel testing agencies have tried to help operators understand the ins and outs of Marpol compliant sampling procedures, an area that has caused considerable confusion and raised many questions among suppliers and buyers around the world.
In Full 04 May BP Marine expands 500 cst sales
BP Marine boasts major share of Singapore's 500 cst market and expects to introduce the grade at more ports as demand grows for higher viscosity fuels.
In Full 03 May Fuel Cell power for ships may prove viable
As the shipping industry faces increasingly stringent emission regulations around the world, new technology is being developed that offers huge environmental benefits. Speaking at the International Bunker Conference in Rotterdam, Wärtsilä proposed that fuel cells can become a viable power source for ships.
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