Fuels & Lubes News


Dan-Bunkering Hires New Senior Bunker Trader

Jun 13, 2013

A/S Dan-Bunkering Ltd. said that Michel Dominique Thomsen has been employed as Senior Bunker Trader and Team Leader with the company's office in Copenhagen, Denmark from May 1, 2013.Michel started his career in the bunker business as a bunker trader with Dan-Bunkering from 2005-2010…

IBIA Appoints Board Members

Jun 10, 2013

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) appointed Jens Maul Jørgensen of Oldendorff Carriers as its Vice-Chairman. He will therefore become Chairman in April 2014. Dilip Mody of Global Fuels & Lubricants has been reappointed Honorary Treasurer…

'Missing Link' LNG Bunker Barge Concept

Jun 10, 2013

NLI Solutions (NLI) has developed a concept for a LNG Bunker Barge (often described as the 'missing link' in prospective LNG bunkering plans) based on the NLI LNG tank design. The concept has been further developed in a design study together…

Volvo Penta Unveil New IPS 900

Jun 07, 2013

Volvo Penta now launches its IPS900 propulsiion system making it suitable for boats in the Coast Guard & Patrol, Supply Vessels, & Offshore Energy & Passenger Transport segments, as well as yachts. Volvo Penta IPS is the modern inboard system…

New Head of Operations Europe/Asia at Dan-Bunkering

Jun 06, 2013

A/S Dan-Bunkering Ltd., has per June 1, 2013 employed Carsten Ladekjær as Head of Operations Europe/Asia & Senior Vice President. Carsten will be situated at the company’s headquarter in Middelfart, Denmark, but will manage the overall operational…

OW Bunker Appoint New HK Branch Manager

Jun 06, 2013

OW Bunker, suppliers and traders of marine fuel oil and lubricants, announce the appointment of Eric Hu as a new Branch Manager in its Hong Kong office. Mr. Hu previously spent two years as Market Manager for China/H.K. and ARA (Europe) at Brightoil Petroleum (Singapore) Pte Ltd…

Low Flashpoint Maritime Fuels: DNV First Up with Rules

Jun 05, 2013

DNV say that on 1, July 2013 they will release rules for using low flashpoint fuels such as methanol for bunker fuel. Interest for methanol as ship fuel is growing in response to the need to reduce NOx and SOx emissions. However, with a flashpoint of just 12°C…

International Bunkering Group Appoints New CEO

Jun 05, 2013

International Bunkering Group announced that a new CEO has been appointed as of June 1 2013. Mr. Christoffer Berg Lassen has been promoted from the position of International Sales Manager to Group CEO. Mr. Christoffer Berg Lassen has worked…

Taking the Guesswork Out of Bunker Procurement

Jun 03, 2013

Inatech launches its Optimizer to add smart decision making for fuel purchasing to its cloud-based management solution for the entire fuel procurement process.The company explains that Optimizer helps ship operators take the guesswork out…

New LNG Bunker Fuel Technical & Safety NGO Formed

May 30, 2013

The Society For Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF) is launched as new Non-Governmental Organisation to enhance safety and best practices in the use of LNG as a ship fuel.Following a decision to proceed by the Board of Directors of the Society of…

Maritime Mergers and Acquisitions: Oil & Gas to the Forefront

May 20, 2013

Maritime oil and gas business segments have exhibited mixed results in the past 12 months. In the United States, offshore business is slowly recovering from the devastating Macondo spill that resulted in an exodus of drilling assets to foreign shores…

Teijin SCR Helps Ships Cut NOx Emissions

May 16, 2013

Teijin Engineering Ltd. announced  its development and launch of a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) denitration device for midsized ship engines to ensure compliance with the Tier III NOx (nitrogen oxides) Emissions Regulation that is slated…

Steam Beats Hot Water to Keep Heavy Oil Viscous

May 08, 2013

Tests by Parat Halvorsen on oil spill response equipment (OSR) for offshore supply vessels reveal significant deficiencies with systems using hot water coils. Norway's Parat Halvorsen undertook a series of trials after a number of lower cost…

Interlake Steamship to Convert Lakers to LNG

May 08, 2013

Interlake Steamship moves toward upgrading its fleet to energy efficient, more environmentally friendly LNG fuel.The company has announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with Shell to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG)  to support…

International Bunkering Promotes Staff Member

May 02, 2013

International Bunkering Middle East DMCC announced the promotion of Jesper Porsmose to Senior Bunker & Lubricant Trader as from May 1, 2013.

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