Thu 29 Dec 2011, 12:41 GMT

Rotterdam Market Report



CRUDE:

Oil declined as a surge in European Bank's balance sheet to a record highlighted the growing risks of the region's debt crisis, threatening fuel demand.

BARGE MARKET:

HS ex wharf - Offers -- / Bids --

LS ex wharf 1,0% - Offers -- / Bids --

BUNKER MARKET:

Prompt product tight. Some suppliers fully booked till 3rd January. Please keep in mind that for deliveries during New Year’s holidays, many suppliers will levy a surcharge.

Most gasoil barges will stop sailing during this period.

Below numbers are not applicable for prompt product.

Dutch time: 12:45 hours

Fuel oil 380 cst rmg 35 - USD 620-622

Fuel oil 380 cst rmg 35 (LS 1,0) - USD 672-675

Marine Gas Oil .86/LS 0.1% - USD 910-915

Marine Gas oil dma LS 0.1% - USD 932-935


Constantinos Capetanakis, Star Bulk. IBIA chair completes two-year term, citing expansion in regulatory engagement and membership  

Outgoing chair to remain on Global Board and lead Future Fuels and Bunker Buyers’ working groups.

Aerial view of a container vessel. LNG and methanol investments risk becoming 'dead ends' for shipping decarbonisation, UCL study finds  

Research warns transitional marine fuels may lock in fossil infrastructure rather than enabling an ammonia pathway.

Vitalii Protasov, GENA Solutions Oy. Protasov: Renewable fuel supply could meet shipping demand, but offtake agreements remain a barrier  

GENA Solutions CEO highlights project pipeline growth but warns regulatory uncertainty hampers investment decisions.

Frontier Venture vessel. Wah Kwong takes delivery of first LNG-ready LR2 tanker with Bureau Veritas SMART notation  

Frontier Venture is first in newbuild series to achieve Group 3 'augmented ship' capabilities.

International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters. IMO calls for expert nominations for methane fuels technical seminar in May  

Event to cover LNG, biomethane and e-methane production, safe use and blending.

Emvolon logo. Emvolon to present stranded methane conversion technology at Industry Growth Forum  

Company selected from over 270 entrepreneurs to showcase modular fuel production system in Denver.

Oceana Frontier vessel. Tsuneishi Shipbuilding delivers world’s first LNG dual-fuel Kamsarmax bulk carrier  

Japanese shipbuilder manufactures LNG fuel tank in-house, achieving over 50% EEDI reduction.

80-metre high-speed ro-pax ferry render. Incat Crowther designs 80-metre high-speed ro-pax ferry for South Korean Yellow Sea routes  

Vessel will transport 572 passengers and 60 cars between Incheon and Ongjin County islands.

Star Kirkenes vessel. Grieg Maritime Group orders GT Wings jet sails for Star Kirkenes retrofit  

Norwegian shipowner signs contract for two AirWing 20 units with option for three more vessels.

Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) logo. Maritime Technologies Forum releases safety guidelines for wind-assisted propulsion systems  

New guidance helps shipping companies manage operational and technical aspects of modern wind propulsion technologies.