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November, 2019
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Wed27Nov	Sri Lanka Wants Rethink on Hambantota Lease Bunker hub plans in doubt as new President Gotabaya Rajapaksa want to renegotiate deal with China.
Wed27Nov	INTERVIEW: COPEC Discusses IMO2020 Supply Plans VLSFO sales underway, HSFO sales to continue, Bunker Manager Milan Abovich tells Ship & Bunker.
Wed27Nov	Port of Oslo Eyes Zero Emissions From Shipping Lends support to emergent electric ferry sector.
Wed27Nov	Monjasa Boosts Credit Reserves Ahead of IMO2020 fuel spec change and expected higher pricing.
Wed27Nov	Shipping Minister Highlights Safety in IMO2020 Delay Call Delay not possible but industry urged to continue with preparations for fuel spec change.
Wed27Nov	IMO2020: Managing the Risk of Commingling VLSFO Bunkers The probability of two VLSFO fuels being incompatible remains low, but the consequences can be extreme, writes NSI's Michael Donaldson-Badger.
Tue26Nov	More Gains For Oil, But OPEC Said To Be Extending Cuts Anyway The cartel will reportedly extend their cuts until midyear 2020.
Tue26Nov	Iceland: Cruise Emissions Rise Recorded in Reykjavik More cruise ship calls and lack of shore power behind rise.
Tue26Nov	Singapore: Two go After Trade Loss Senior staff leave French bank SocGen following bunker fuel trades losses.
Tue26Nov	ARA 0.5% Sales Outstrip HSFO: Report Switch to low sulfur marine fuel gathers apace in main European bunkering hub.

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23Jan

1FEATURE: VLSFOs - The Concerning Fuel Management Issues So Far....

VPS gives background and presents three real-world case studies where ships have encountered problem VLSFO fuel.
22Jan

2FEATURE: The Growing Problem of IMO 2020 VLSFO Bunkers With Marginally Off-Spec Sulfur

Are shipowners overreacting, or suppliers shirking obligation?
24Jan

3V-TIC Insight: The Rise of Additive Companies to Meet the VLSFO Challenge

As the fuels are changing, so too are customer strategies to deal with these new scenarios.
22Jan

4VLSFOs: High Level of Bunker Alerts Relating to Sediment Issues

Between 24th December 2019 and 21st January 2020, VPS has issued seven Bunker Alerts relating to sediment issues within VLSFO fuels.
21Jan

5Dutch Shipowner Orders Quick Install, Pre-Fabricated Scrubber Model

Value Maritime claims its scrubbers come with an installation time of as little as seven days.
17Jan

6The Switch to IMO 2020 Bunker Fuels: So Far, So Good?

Despite earlier fears, widespread problems with new 0.50% sulfur VLSFO fuels have so far failed to materialize.
24Jan

7Coronavirus May Cause 'Short-Term Headwinds' for Tanker Market: Analyst

The consultancy cited the SARS epidemic in 2003 in analysing the potential impact on the tanker market if the virus spreads further.
23Jan

8Eagle Bulk Sees Increase in Advance Notice Needed for HSFO Stems

The company now warns suppliers seven to ten days in advance when it needs HSFO.
23Jan

9Maersk Hikes BAF on Rising VLSFO Prices

The rate increased will be communicated by the end of January and will come into effect on 1 March.
20Jan

10Libyan Crude Blockade May Raise Mediterranean VLSFO Prices

The sudden absence of 1 million b/d of sweet crude in the Mediterranean would have a sharp knock-on effect on VLSFO prices in the region.

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