Trident Winds files with BOEM for Washington State floating wind farm Trident Winds Inc., a Washington State based offshore wind developer, has submitted an Unsolicited Lease Request (ULR) to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management (BOEM) for a commercial lease to
VIDEO: U.S. and Spanish authorities seize Russian oligarch's yacht Spain's Guardia Civil today executed a Spanish court order freezing the motor yacht Tango, a 255-foot luxury yacht owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg. The Tango (IMO number 10107030 is believed
Refloat rethink will see boxes lifted off grounded Ever Forward Following the failure of three attempts to move the grounded containership Ever Forward using tugs and barges, the unified command in charge of the refloat operation has developed a new strategy. This
Two more IWS CSOVs will feature Kongsberg Maritime equipment packages Oslo-headquartered Integrated Wind Solutions (IWS) has ordered two more Skywalker class walk-to-work commissioning service operations vessels (CSOVs). The vessels are scheduled for delivery in first half 2024 from China Merchants Industry, Hong
New Polish RoPax ferries will feature advanced ABB technology Three new LNG-fueled, hybrid-electric RoPax ferries on order at Poland's Remontowa Shipbuilding (see earlier story) will feature ABB power, automation and propulsion solutions. The vessels will be delivered to Polish ferry operator
Biden budget seeks $237.4 million for BOEM The Biden administration budget request for fiscal year 2023 asks for $237.4 million in total budget authority to fund the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's mission to manage U.S. offshore energy and
Baltic Exchange to U.K members: Don't do business with Russians A large part of the world's ship chartering and sale & purchase business is negotiated at some stage by members of the London-based Baltic Exchange, the world's oldest shipping market. Today, the
OceanPal seeks backing for reverse stock split proposal A majority of outstanding shares is required to pass the proposal
Elvictor reports increased revenues amid mounting challenges for crew managers Stock conversion accounting pushes publicly-listed crew manager to big loss
Singapore sets up maritime advisory panel to tackle supply chain issues The Singapore Ministry of Transport and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore have established a Maritime International Advisory Panel to...
Drifting mines pose threat to merchant shipping in Black Sea The International Transport Workers Federation has urged governments to increase efforts to ensure safe and secure passage following reports of...
P&O Ferries faces criminal probe over mass sackings Criminal and civil probes are the latest measure by the government to hold P&O Ferries accountable for sacking 800 seafarers...
AET linked to ammonia-fuelled VLCCs order The new ships are set to be ordered from South Korean shipbuilder Samsung and will be delivered in 2025 and...
Peacock Container secures $240m sustainability-linked loan Proceeds will be used to fund existing fleet of about 18,000 tank containers
Logistics issues continue to impact China's ports Lloyd's Intelligence data shows there were 140 containerships carriers waiting outside ports of Shanghai and nearby Ningbo on April 4
The week in charts: Box carriers continue to profit | Reefer market coming in hot | Impact of access to crude reserves on tankers unclear Box carriers will continue to profit this year as trouble continues in the container shipping market, Zim expands its backlog...
The week in newbuildings: LNG tankers and bulkers lead the way Orders for new gas tankers are continuing to flow to South Korean shipyards, but China is bringing on more capacity...
New APM Terminals head hopes for smooth transition APMT's new chief executive has been serving under the previous incumbent since 2017. He expects the terminal operator to continue...
CTS names former Maersk executive Pusey as chief CTS hopes to persuade the new container shipping entrants to contribute their volume and price data on an aggregated basis...
Singapore probes alleged bunker fuel contamination Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority has contacted bunker suppliers to take steps to stop the supply of a bad batch...
Risk sharing seen as important for financing green shipping Bank regulators need to lower capital weightings for greener assets, while shipbuilders and owners could take a bigger slice of...
IMO considers emissions measures to save Arctic Green groups will spar with industry trade groups over setting limits on Arctic black carbon and scrubber washwater discharges
Daily Briefing Quarterly Outlook: Have we reached peak uncertainty? | The Lloyd's List Podcast: Five key forecasts for shipping | P&O Ferries:...
2nd plan to refloat container ship moving forward If at first you don't succeed, switch to plan B.
Viewpoint: 'Shanghai Surprise' - and a new lockdown to worry about China's latest move announcing a phased-in exit of the lockdowns for the eastern part of Shanghai has logistics managers warning clients about the impact it...
Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service Air Canada is a major international passenger carrier, but did you know it is going big on cargo with special planes, warehouses, IT systems and...
Bunker demand at Shanghai subdued amid COVID-19, customs office closures Bunker demand expected to subdue in Shanghai amid COVID-19 related protocols
Crude prices jump with expectations of more Russian sanctions Crude oil prices spike as anticipation of new European sanctions on Russia are expected
Global markets spike as suppliers struggle to meet demand Rising prices in marine fuel markets as supply tightened and the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its second month
USAC refiners could replace Russian crude with Bakken to loosen tight supply USAC refiners could replace Russian crude with Bakken to increase supply and lower the price of gasoline and diesel in the region
OIL FUTURES: Crude prices jump amid expectations of more Russian sanctions French President Emmanuel Macron called for new sanctions that target crude oil and coal -- although Austria is already opposing Russian energy sanctions -- and US President Joe Biden proposed for a war crimes trial over the alleged atrocities.
REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Energy infrastructure targeted in Saudi Arabia Production at Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Co. was temporarily reduced March 20 after a drone attack, the Saudi Arabia energy ministry said, according to a statement on the official Saudi Press Agency.
France's Macron calls for more sanctions on Russian oil and coal The EU has to date imposed sanctions on Russian energy, focusing on areas such as investment and technology sales, but there has been no outright ban on imports, although Germany is moving to try to limit its use of Russian gas.
EUROPE AND AFRICA RESIDUAL AND MARINE FUEL: Key market indicators The lower sulfur market was reportedly still tight as blending components out of Russia were hard to come by, according to market sources.
IPCC report warns of too little action to cut emissions Net anthropogenic GHG emissions have increased since 2010 across all major sectors globally, the IPCC said April 4.
S&P Global Commodity Insights discontinues publication of Bunkerworld 180 Index S&P Global Commodity Insights has discontinued publishing its Bunkerworld 180 Index (BW180), effective March 25, 2022.
INTERVIEW: Russia's invasion of Ukraine is paradigm shift for European hydrogen: H2Global Beyond European countries' immediate response to secure alternative LNG and gas supplies, the Executive Director of the H2Global Foundation said government and companies were working to accelerate renewable hydrogen projects
REFINERY NEWS: Ukraine's Kremenchuk halts operations after Russian fire Ukraine's UkrTatNafta refinery has stopped operations after coming under heavy fire, Poltava regional governor Dmytro Lunin said April 2.
IRAQ DATA: Federal oil exports rose 2.1% in March amid higher OPEC+ quota Federal oil exports increased to 3.244 million b/d in March from 3.314 million b/d in February, oil ministry data showed.
S&P Global starts East-West forward curve assessments for Singapore 380 CST HSFO and Marine Fuel 0.5% from April 4 The two assessment series reflect the spreads between FOB Singapore 380 CST HSFO and FOB Rotterdam 3.5% barge; and FOB Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% and FOB Rotterdam Marine Fuel 0.5% barge.
Ukrainian oil refining and fuel storage infrastructure hit by Russian attacks The destruction of the Odessa refinery comes after Ukraine confirmed the Kremenchuk refinery was no longer operational after coming under heavy fire, Poltava regional governor Dmytro Lunin said April 2, in a post on his telegram channel.
Asia residual fuels: Key market indicators for April 4-8 The Singapore low sulfur fuel oil market is expected to see support amid supply tightness in the April 4-8 trading week as a shortage in blending components persists despite a recent decline in prices.
Platts Singapore MOC physical fuel oil trades rise 8% on month in March The MOC process saw strong buying interest amid supply tightness. Supply of marine fuel 0.5%S remained tight throughout the month amid a shortage in cutter stocks, fuel oil traders said.
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