John W. Stone Oil Distributor News - The Waterways Journal

EPA Declines AWO Request For Tier 4 Extension

August 28, 2020

On August 19, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized its rule to delay the implementation of Tier 4 engine emissions requirements for high-speed commercial vessels such as lobster boats and pilot boats. The… Read More

Urea Supply Growing For Tier 4 Inland Operators A John W. Stone Oil Distributor fuel flat supplies diesel exhaust fluid to Canal Barge Company’s mv. H. Merritt “Heavy” Lane. (Photo courtesy of John W. Stone)

A John W. Stone Oil Distributor fuel flat supplies diesel exhaust fluid to Canal Barge Company’s mv. H. Merritt “Heavy” Lane. (Photo courtesy of John W. Stone)

Urea Supply Growing For Tier 4 Inland Operators

July 7, 2020

When the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began a phased implementation of Tier 4 requirements for new marine engines above 800 hp. in 2008, one of the anxieties that arose was… Read More

Inland Market Braces For Impact From IMO 2020 When IMO 2020 is implemented, the increased demand for .05 percent-sulfur fuel oil will likely drive up the price of the cleaner fuel used by inland operators. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

When IMO 2020 is implemented, the increased demand for .05 percent-sulfur fuel oil will likely drive up the price of the cleaner fuel used by inland operators. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

Inland Market Braces For Impact From IMO 2020

May 17, 2019

The international shipping market is just seven months away from implementation of IMO 2020, the new requirement from the International Maritime Organization that will require oceangoing vessels to burn diesel… Read More

John W. Stone Oil Distributors Gets Clean Fleet Award John “Johnny” Stone Jr. received the “Key to the City of Gretna” honor on behalf of John W. Stone Oil Distributors for its emissions reduction initiatives on September 12. (Photo courtesy of John W. Stone Oil Distributors)

John “Johnny” Stone Jr. received the “Key to the City of Gretna” honor on behalf of John W. Stone Oil Distributors for its emissions reduction initiatives on September 12. (Photo courtesy of John W. Stone Oil Distributors)

John W. Stone Oil Distributors Gets Clean Fleet Award

September 28, 2018

John W. Stone Oil Distributors was recognized with a Clean Fleet Award July 10 by the Regional Planning Commission’s Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuel Partnership for its emissions initiatives. The company,… Read More

John W. Stone Pursuing Certificate Of Inspection Using Coast Guard Option

June 22, 2018

John W. Stone Oil Distributor, headquartered in Gretna, La., recently announced that it will be the first inland towing company committed to pursuing its Certificate of Inspection (COI) using the… Read More