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International Bunkering Promotes Hernan B. Ortiz

Dec 19, 2012

International Bunkering promotes Mr Ortiz to Senior Bunker/Lubricant Trader & Team Leader in its Dubai office.CEO Carsten Ladekjaer said: 'It is our pleasure to inform that as a result of his continuous hard-working efforts, his achieved…

Sea Trials Prove SEEMP NAPA Software Does Save Fuel

Dec 18, 2012

Electronic SEEMP solution from NAPA proves almost 6% annual reduction in fuel consumption for a 2860 lane meter Bore RoFlex vessel,In advance of International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) ship energy efficiency management plan (SEEMP) legislation becoming mandatory from January 2013…

New Bunker Purchaser at Dan-Bunkering

Dec 18, 2012

Dan-Bunkering (America) Inc. has appointed David Kazmierski as Bunker Purchaser as of 1 December 2012.David has over 30 years of experience within trading, inspection and bunker operations, and his employment with Dan-Bunkering is expected…

North America ECA: Alaska Senator Protests

Dec 18, 2012

U.S. Sen. Mark Begich urges US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take 'hybrid' approach to cruise ships in Alaskan waters.The senator is leading an effort with Hawaii’s senators urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to…

LNG Bunkering Trends: New Industry Report

Dec 13, 2012

Vast majority believe there is a business case to be made for LNG as a marine fuel reveals 'LNG Bunkering Trends 2013 and Beyond'.With the ECA regulations on fossil fuel emissions coming into effect in 2015, the world of shipping has turned to liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a greener…

US Fuel Management System Gets Canadian Patent Protection

Dec 12, 2012

Nautical Control Solutions' (NCS) FuelTrax marine fuel management system now patent protected by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.Marine Fuel Management system has been granted Canada patent number 2,588,654 for “'Apparatus and Method for Fuel Measurement and Accountability”'…

Shift in Global Energy Predicts New Report

Dec 11, 2012

ExxonMobil’s 'Outlook for Energy' forecasts new opportunities for international trade and economic growth.The global energy landscape will evolve significantly as regional demand-and-supply patterns shift in the coming decades, creating…

Barge Bunkers LNG: First Ever in Port of Antwerp

Dec 11, 2012

The motorized barge 'Argonon' owned by Deen Shipping, was fuelled-up from a truck in the Port of Antwerp, Belgium.This operation represents a further significant step towards more environment-friendly shipping in the port of Antwerp. Antwerp…

KPI Bridge Oil Appoints new Managing Director

Dec 11, 2012

KPI Bridge Oil, a global broker and trader in marine bunkers,  marine lubricants and risk management products, has appointed Mr. Andrew Cheah as Managing Director of its Singapore operations, KPI Bridge Oil Singapore Pte Ltd.Andrew has more…

New Bunker Trader at Dan-Bunkering

Dec 10, 2012

Dan-Bunkering (America) Inc. has appointed Michael Moschos as Bunker Trader as of 15 October 2012.Dan-Bunkering (America) Inc. opened for business earlier this year and has been very well received within the business. The employment of Michael…

China Oil Demand Growth Slows

Nov 25, 2012

China's demand for oil in October 2012 was meaningfully weaker that it was the previous month.The detailed Chinese oil data for October were reported yesterday. Calculated demand adjusted for inventory changes came in at 9.5 million b/d…

Castrol, MAN, Sing Off Same Lube Oil Song-sheet

Nov 23, 2012

MAN Diesel & Turbo supports Castrol’s advice that misapplication of mid-range base number (BN) cylinder oils can cause corrosion.Castrol inform that the engine manufacturer recently issued service letters that recommend “cylinder lube oil…

North America Leads Shift in Global Energy Balance

Nov 16, 2012

North America is at the forefront of a game-changing transformation in oil and gas production claims International Energy Agency publication.This year’s World Energy Outlook published by IEA finds that the extraordinary growth in oil and…

BP Contract Jeppesen Voyage Planning

Nov 13, 2012

Jeppesen optimization solutions to be used aboard BP's LNG, Product & Crude Oil vessels to increase efficiency, reduce risks & save fuel.The contract will result in the installation of Jeppesen’s Vessel and Voyage Optimization Solution (VVOS)…

UK FTA Sulphur Directive Marine Fuel Survey

Nov 13, 2012

UK's Freight Transport Association (FTA) conducts survey on whether Sulphur Directive could cause modal shift from sea to road freight.The FTA is asking short sea users for feedback on how the directive could affect them. A five-minute FTA…

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