Rep. Ed Markey calls for ‘a robust debate’ over US policy on natural gas export permits.

Canadian operator orders two dual fuel LNG ferries for operation on the St Lawrence River.

BIMCO updates its EEDI calculator to reflect requirements for new Ro-Ro, cargo and passenger ships.

Castrol Marine extends the availability of its Cyltech 80 AW cylinder oil from 5 to 35 ports, including major trading centres.

Caltex may look to import bunker fuel after its new fluid catalytic cracker cuts back on fuel oil production.

NGOs welcome today’s IMO agreement on technology cooperation as a step in the right direction towards the adoption of market-based measures to reduce vessel emissions.

d’Amico Tankers Limited (Ireland) exercises a purchase option for the construction of two fuel efficient product tankers.

Dan-Bunkering adds another bunker trader to its Dubai team.

GAC Bunker Fuels appoints Ashan Silva as as its new Business Development Manager for the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Indian Subcontinent based in Dubai.

The Montreal Port Authority welcomes the decision of the Canadian Coast Guard to open up the Quebec-Montreal section of the St Lawrence seaway to post-Panamax vessels.

Pannonia Ethanol says it complained to the European Commission over the activities of Platts in setting the price of oil and biofuels.

Aegean shows an upswing in Q1 net income year on year but revenues and product volume fall.

NGOs call on the EU to adopt own NOx limits.

Professional indemnity insurance provider ITIC reveals how an invoicing error led to a shipbroker being asked to foot a bunker supply bill of over $750,000.

Against a background of marked growth in bunkering activity at Port-Louis, Port Agency Services – Mauritius publishes a guide to bunkering at the port.

The search for innovative solutions for more fuel-efficient and environmental friendly shipping is ‘the top priority’ for shipping companies, says DNV Group CEO.

International Bunkering appoints Kim Gade, Fernando Manuel Tirado Lenador and Abdur Rahman to its trading team in Dubai.

The EU is investigating anti-competitive behaviour relating to submitting prices to Platts.

ABB Turbocharging says its Valve Control Management system will very soon ‘be highly relevant for and effective in the marine industry’.

Charges pressed against four individuals after investigations reveal the MT Ivory delivered a shortfall in bunker fuel to the MT Front Splendor.

Dan-Bunkering announces that bunker trader Anders Bønnelykke is to relocate to the company’s new office in Dubai.

Indian Oil Corp. receives the green light for the construction of an LNG terminal at Ennore Port.

Mashreq Petroleum to build $498m facility on world’s busiest maritime route.

EU forces working with Operation Atalanta in the Indian Ocean are compelled to release around 30% of detained suspected pirates due to difficulties in bringing them before a court, says Spanish Rear Admiral.

Brittany Ferries says EU fuel regulation timescale could destroy its business.