Vessel Scrapping Reports
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2024: Week 19
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from May 9 – May 15, 2024.
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May 09Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from May 2 – May 8, 2024.
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May 02Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from April 25 – May 1, 2024.
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Apr 25Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from April 18 – April 24, 2024.
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Apr 18Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from April 11 – April 17, 2024.
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Apr 11Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from April 4 – April 10, 2024.
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Apr 04Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from March 14 – March 20, 2024.
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Mar 21Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from March 14 – March 20, 2024.
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Mar 14Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from March 7 – March 13, 2024.
Tricks of the Bunker Trade
Tricks of the Bunker Trade: The Buy Back
This malpractice could be instigated by the corrupt crew of a vessel or even the barge who may take its chances and ask the Captain, "have you got any spare fuel onboard?"
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May 02Petro Inspect surveyors have seen barge setups where it would be possible to syphon bunkers back into the bunker barge after they have passed through the mass flow meter.
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Apr 05It's a known issue with most ore cargoes; the key issue is whether the solid bulk cargo that is to be loaded is liable to liquefaction.
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Jan 13Petro Inspect discusses the importance of sludge discharge / disposal surveys - are the ship owners being paid fairly?
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Jul 07Does that even happen? Unfortunately, the answer is "yes."
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May 27Disputes arising over bunker quantity "after" delivery calls for shipboard personnel, and a surveyor present who is experienced in dealing with disputes.
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Nov 17Had this malpractice not been detected the client would have had a monetary loss of at least $36,000.
Insight & Analysis
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May 14April's total was the lowest since June 2023, while VLSFO sales hit the lowest level since at least January 2020.