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Home » News » News Archive - December 2008

	News Archive - December 2008
	US cruise operator drops surcharge 30 Dec 2008 10:29 GMT Seattle-based firm eliminates fuel surcharge on all 2009 bookings.
	Countdown for Brazilian nominations 30 Dec 2008 09:42 GMT Bunker buyers have until 3pm today to nominate ships for Brazilian ports.
	Australian firm eliminates fuel surcharge 30 Dec 2008 08:03 GMT Cruise operator removes surcharge for departures after 31st January.
	ExxonMobil to pay $6.1m for oil spill 29 Dec 2008 17:12 GMT Oil major agrees to pay fine for 2006 Boston Harbor spill.
	Operations back to normal in L.A. 29 Dec 2008 09:50 GMT Conoco says refinery is operating normally following "upset".
	Curacao refinery is restarted 29 Dec 2008 08:05 GMT PDVSA restarts bunker-producing refinery after power outage.
	Lintec issues bunker sample warning 24 Dec 2008 16:47 GMT Testing agency says samples taken from three vessels in Riga are off-spec.
	China mulls lower fuel oil tax 24 Dec 2008 10:11 GMT Government said to be considering lower tax following complaints from traders.
	Jacksonville considers 380-cst ban 24 Dec 2008 08:12 GMT Port officials in talks over 'cold ironing' project and prohibiting the use of 380-cst.
	New phone number for PDVSA 23 Dec 2008 17:08 GMT Venezuelan supplier announces new duty number for bunker sales.
	NIORDC says fuel oil exports will not be stopped 23 Dec 2008 09:56 GMT Senior official rejects claims that Q1 exports will be halted.
	NYMEX launches new fuel oil contracts 23 Dec 2008 08:02 GMT Singapore 180-cst swap amongst new average price option contracts to be listed.
	Solar-propelled cargo ship is launched 22 Dec 2008 17:25 GMT Japan launches the world's first cargo ship propelled by solar power.
	Indian firm sells 80,000mt fuel oil cargo 22 Dec 2008 10:36 GMT 380-centistoke parcel is scheduled for loading in January.
	Baltic 'Clean Seas Guide' is released 22 Dec 2008 09:51 GMT Guide contains pollution prevention measures designed to protect the Baltic Sea.
	Vancouver to introduce 'cold ironing' 22 Dec 2008 08:03 GMT Shore power to be provided for cruise ships from 2009.
	Zenergy joins electric ship project 19 Dec 2008 17:25 GMT Manufacturer to participate in project to develop electric ship concept.
	Bunker spill fears in the Philippines 19 Dec 2008 10:01 GMT Coast Guard says diesel fuel may leak from cargo ship.
	Iran set to halt fuel oil exports 19 Dec 2008 08:17 GMT Fujairah bunker market likely to be affected by reduction in available fuel oil cargoes.
	MSC Cruises eliminates fuel supplement 18 Dec 2008 10:25 GMT Bookings before April included as surcharge is suspended with immediate effect.
	Crystal Cruises suspends fuel surcharge 18 Dec 2008 09:33 GMT Decision follows similar moves made by rival cruise operators.
	Events announced for Singapore Maritime Week 18 Dec 2008 08:02 GMT Oil Pollution Conference included in list of events for 2009.
	Ropax 1 owners to pay 400,000 euros 17 Dec 2008 17:25 GMT Bunker spill caused by collision with CEPSA monobuoy in Algeciras Bay.
	Saudi Arabia: Latest posted prices 17 Dec 2008 10:44 GMT Jeddah and Dammam posted prices effective Thursday 18th December.
	Lubrizol declares quarterly dividend 17 Dec 2008 09:50 GMT Marine fuel additives supplier to pay shareholders in March 2009.
	Hybrid ferry to be sent to Alcatraz 17 Dec 2008 08:13 GMT Wind, solar and diesel-powered vessel launched in San Francisco.
	UK Chamber of Shipping supports emissons trading 16 Dec 2008 17:15 GMT Representative body advocates global emissions trading scheme.
	Kasbar to sell company stock in 2009 16 Dec 2008 09:40 GMT World Fuel Services President enters into stock trading plan.
	Aegean announces share repurchase program 16 Dec 2008 08:16 GMT Board approves repurchase of up to $25 million of the company's stock.
	'Cold ironing' planned for Rotterdam 15 Dec 2008 15:13 GMT Initiative is in line with Port Authority's aim to create a sustainable port.
	California plans to raise carbon limits on fuels 15 Dec 2008 10:10 GMT ARB proposes to reduce the carbon intensity of marine fuels by 25%.
	Lubricating system fitted to cut costs 15 Dec 2008 08:11 GMT System aims to cut lubricating oil consumption and reduce operating costs.
	Petrobras announces holiday schedule 12 Dec 2008 14:12 GMT Clients asked to pay 'special attention' to supplies over the Christmas period.
	Windstar suspends fuel surcharge 12 Dec 2008 13:49 GMT Seattle firm is latest cruise operator to remove surcharge due to declining bunker prices.
	ExxonMobil cuts production at Fos 12 Dec 2008 08:08 GMT Oil major cuts runs as port workers' strike enters second week.
	NCL suspends fuel supplement 11 Dec 2008 10:57 GMT Norwegian cruise firm removes supplement with immediate effect.
	Carnival to remove fuel supplement 11 Dec 2008 09:41 GMT Suspension for North American brands effective from 17th December.
	Marine Atlantic slashes surcharge 11 Dec 2008 08:02 GMT Federal Crown corporation cuts fuel surcharge by over 16 percent.
	MARAG rebrands as OW Copenhagen 10 Dec 2008 15:20 GMT Newly-named company joins OW Bunker's international network.
	Cruise firm suspends fuel supplement 10 Dec 2008 09:48 GMT Decision reflects 'recently sustained lower price of fuel".
	Solar ship in green initiative 10 Dec 2008 09:19 GMT Eco-event to cover energy-efficient attributes of solar cruise vessel.
	World Fuel Services declares quarterly dividend 09 Dec 2008 14:45 GMT Cash dividend for the quarter to be payable in January 2009.
	Stebbins enters into stock trading plan 09 Dec 2008 13:39 GMT World Fuel Services CEO to sell company stock in 2009.
	Lanka Bunkering demands $1m payment 09 Dec 2008 08:21 GMT Bunker supplier demands almost $1 million from competitors over 2004 CUF incident.
	Eco-coalition comments on bunker spill 08 Dec 2008 15:55 GMT ASOC issues statement on grounding of MV Ushuaia.
	Rio: 72-hour time limit on nominations 08 Dec 2008 12:20 GMT Petrobras announces nomination requirements for Rio de Janeiro and Niteroi.
	PSO to buy 300,000mt of LSFO 08 Dec 2008 09:37 GMT Oil marketer issues tender for delivery between January and March.
	Indian refiner offers 380-cst cargo 08 Dec 2008 08:06 GMT 80,000 tonnes of fuel oil scheduled for lifting in January.
	EMSA contracts oil spill recovery vessel 05 Dec 2008 16:34 GMT Spanish vessel to provide pollution response capability along the Atlantic European coast.
	Fuel cell propulsion submarine is delivered 05 Dec 2008 09:45 GMT Vessel equipped with combined diesel-electric and fuel cell propulsion system.
	Bunker spill in the Antarctic 05 Dec 2008 08:09 GMT Argentinian cruise ship leaks marine fuel after running aground.
	Petrobras: MGO delivery location announcement 04 Dec 2008 14:50 GMT MGO deliveries in Rio de Janeiro and Niteroi to be carried out at anchorage area.
	US Congress to evaluate "Green Ship" initiative 04 Dec 2008 10:32 GMT "Marine Highway" proposal would move freight to fuel-efficient ships and raise bunker volumes.
	Slow steaming kit to cut fuel costs 04 Dec 2008 08:02 GMT Upgrade kit aims to enable ships to sail at 60 percent full speed.
	Moscow to host oil spill meeting 03 Dec 2008 13:24 GMT Round table to focus on oil spill response activities in Russian waters.
	Dan-Bunkering appoints bunker trader 03 Dec 2008 09:40 GMT New appointment joins Danish firm's trading team in Middelfart.
	Oil spill risk assessment team established 03 Dec 2008 08:11 GMT Management team is set up with funds from bunker spill court settlement.
	SkySails announces strategic partnership 02 Dec 2008 17:15 GMT German firms join forces to market SkySails propulsion systems.
	New barge supplier in Venstpils 02 Dec 2008 11:38 GMT Barge operations commence in Venstpils following two-month delay.
	FASA committed to reducing ship emissions 02 Dec 2008 10:35 GMT Shipping association encourages development of sustainable technologies.
	Aegean strengthens Singapore bunker fleet 02 Dec 2008 08:12 GMT Latest newbuild is the sixth bunker tanker to be delivered this year.
	Total acquires US lube manufacturer 01 Dec 2008 16:35 GMT Oil major looks to expand its presence in the US lubricants market.
	UK marine fuel duty up from today 01 Dec 2008 09:44 GMT New duty rates for bunker fuel imposed by HM Revenue & Customs.
	$10m invesment for solar submarine 01 Dec 2008 08:18 GMT Floating solar charging station concept could be applied to other vessel types.

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