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Industry Insight
Feb 01
IBIA INSIGHT: Facts and Fears in the Open Loop Scrubber Debate
Recent local bans on washwater discharges from open loop systems have increased a widespread misconception that there are no safeguards against their environmental impact.
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Jan 31A big jump in Singapore bunker sales, driven primarily by third party business, comes alongside a clear change in message. -
Jan 25"The time and space is there to take a deep breath and look at the issue with level-heads," Adrian Tolson tells Ship & Bunker. -
Jan 24Bunker fuel asphaltenes are the cause of compatibility problems, but asphaltene content of bunker residual fuel is not included in ISO8217-2017 specs. -
Jan 10Ship & Bunker talks to Aegean's Tyler Baron and Sal Drago about an extraordinary 2018 and what lies in store for the year ahead. -
![ExxonMobil IMO 2020 Talking Points 02: Port of Southampton [VIDEO]](https://shipandbunker.cdn.speedyrails.net/a/img/_st_08e04b7ab818fccc05ba2226d70ac547.v.556.jpg)
Dec 12Luca Volta, Marine Fuels Venture Manager, challenges John H. Whitaker (Tankers) to a game of table tennis. -
Nov 07When customers switch to VLSFO, existing credit lines will support 27% less fuel, writes Liberty Marine Fuels' Jesper Jervild. -
Oct 31With more types of fuels, more suppliers, and differences in qualities of fuels, there will be a natural increase in the need of storage and the sizes of storage -
Oct 24Preparations for accepting any new compliant fuels should start in 2019 and not at zero hour 2020. -
Oct 10Matt Muenster, Senior Manager of Applied Knowledge, Breakthrough, talks bunker prices, BAFs, compliance strategies and transparency.
Paul Hardy, NSI
Jun 24
IMO2020: Illiquid Markets and Group Buying Power
Why is the matching of illiquid markets with more liquid ones so profitable, and how can it help buyers in 2020?
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May 15If the bold move had been made for a strict 0.10% limit there would have been a number of benefits. -
May 01NSI's Paul Hardy looks at MFM magnet reports, sanctions busting, and back-dooring.
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Apr 10Many buyers are becoming disillusioned with the "wait and see" attitude of some trading houses.
Tricks of the Bunker Trade
Jul 18
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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![Mass Flow Meter Malpractice? This is What We've Seen in Singapore and What You Can Do to Protect Yourself [Pictures]](https://shipandbunker.cdn.speedyrails.net/a/img/_st_85ace81b23f5e55b00d28921005d54f2.v.556.jpg)
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. -
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? -
Jul 07Does that even happen? Unfortunately, the answer is "yes."
IMO2020
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Nov 20Round up of developments charts response to coming bunker fuel specification change. -
Nov 19But could be tricky for scrubber users. -
Nov 19But low/high sulfur premium should narrow as 2020 progresses. -
Nov 18There has been significant market volatility ahead of IMO2020. -
Nov 15The industry must also not be discouraged from complying even if enforcement may be weak in some parts of the world, IBIA Director Unni Einemo says.
Vessel Scrapping Reports
Nov 14
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 45
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from November 7 – November 13, 2019.
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Nov 07Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from October 31 – November 06, 2019. -
Oct 31Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from October 24 – October 31, 2019. -
Oct 24Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from October 17 – October 23, 2019.
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Oct 17Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from October 10 – October 16, 2019.