'Our first three months of Emission Control Area operation have run without a hitch,' said Carisbrooke Shipping CEO Robert Wester. 'We put this down to careful preparation supported by the skill and diligence of our sea staff.' Since January 1…
This past summer produced an order for the world’s first very large ethane carrier (VLEC), shining the industry spotlight on a traditionally niche gas sector whose promise had grown to require a dedicated fleet of ships for intercontinental trade…
Too many times, we are simply not aware of what we do not know. That said; if the first quarter of 2015 brings only one thing into crystal clear focus, then that would probably involve the reality that the human element of maritime operations…
In 2005, AEGIR-Marine opened its first Asian office in Shanghai, followed by a second Asian office in Singapore five years later. Today, the Chinese and Singaporean offices together form a base for AEGIR’s Asian activities. The Asian market is very dynamic and challenging…
Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA), a clean transportation and energy consulting firm, has committed to a partnership engagement with WTS International, the association for the global advancement of women in transportation. The new partnership…
SGMF membership - uncovered: an interview with Sean Andersen and Tony Haston of Dixon Valve & Coupling The Society for Gas and Marine Fuel (SGMF) recently interviewed members with Sean Andersen and Tony Haston of Dixon Valve & Coupling, who weighed in on their company…
DNV GL is will launch a hull and propeller performance analytics module as part of the new fleet performance management service ECO Insight. The module is based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods to correct for changing operational…
More than 700 union workers at the largest U.S. refinery unanimously approved a new contract in a vote at their union hall in Port Arthur, Texas, on Tuesday night, said union officials.The United Steelworkers union (USW) also said workers…
USCG completes LNG bunkering regulations with reference to DNV GL’s Recommended Practice Responding to the industry’s need for more guidance on procedures related to liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has published two new Policy Letters on LNG Bunkering…
W&O, a global supplier to the marine and upstream oil and gas markets for pipe, valves and fittings, valve automation and engineered solutions, has promoted two long-time employees to Vice President as part of the company’s continued focus on providing engineered solutions…
The global offshore accommodation market has seen significant growth over the past five years, with PoB requirements increasing by 27% between 2009 and 2014. Although the recent oil price decline has negatively impacted the accommodation market to some extent…
Company will hire 20 to 40 bunker fuel specialists Independent energy and commodities group Mercuria’s global head of trading discussed the expansion of the group's maritime fuel business, Minerva. 'We believe we are forging a strong new model in the maritime fuel business…
Dan-Bunkering (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. announced that Jarle Aakermann has been employed as Offshore Manager commencing on February 14, 2015.Jarle who is Norwegian comes with experience in the offshore segment and shipping in general. With…
To help shipowners meet strict new emission mandates, ExxonMobil expanded its range of fuels for use within Emission Control Areas (ECA) with the introduction of ExxonMobil Premium Advanced Fuel Marine ECA 200 (AFME 200). The fuel joins ExxonMobil…
Glander International Bunkering promotes Kim Gade to senior bunker and lubricant trader, team leader Bunker and lubricant trading and brokering firm Glander International Bunkering (GIB) has promoted Kim Gade to senior bunker and lubricant trader and team leader for the company’s Dubai office…