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December, 2013
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Thu
19
Dec
Tricks of the Bunker Trade: Unpumpable Fuel, Zero Dip Volume Application
Be wary that empty tanks may not be empty even with zero dip.
Wed
11
Dec
Tricks of the Bunker Trade: Inflated / Deflated Tank Volumes
Soundings can be inflated during opening gauging by pouring diesel oil into the sounding pipe just before gauging.
Wed
04
Dec
Tricks of the Bunker Trade: Bunker Fuel Temperature
Accurate temperature recording is crucial when detecting bunker fuel concealment.
November, 2013
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Thu
21
Nov
Tricks of the Bunker Trade: Concealed Fuel in Bunker Tanks
Verify the number and location of all bunker tanks, ensuring they correspond with the tank capacity diagram.
Fri
08
Nov
Tricks of the Bunker Trade: Tank Soundings to Detect Bunker Fuel Concealment
Always use own sounding tape and a ruler to report exact sounding or ullage.
Fri
01
Nov
Tricks of the Bunker Trade: Falsifying Documentation
Checks should include calibration tables, BDN Records, fuel consumption records, and the oil record book.
October, 2013
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Thu
24
Oct
Tricks of the Bunker Trade: Bunker Fuel Concealment Through Trim and List
Take an average trim/list and always use the corrected trim for calculations.
Thu
17
Oct
Tricks of the Bunker Trade: Magic Pipes, Concealed Bunkers, and 221B Surveys
To find concealed fuel someone qualified has to go on board the vessel and get their hands dirty...
Thu
10
Oct
Tricks of the Bunker Trade: Dealing with Bunker Disputes
In case of the event of a short fuel delivery, remember that time is of the essence.
Fri
04
Oct
Tricks of the Bunker Trade: Can You Beat the Coriolis Flow Meters?
Mass flow meters promise to prevent many of the current tricks employed by unscrupulous individuals.
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'Backward Step' of Scrubbers Bans Creates Uncertainty for Shipping Decarbonization Investments: CSA
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Oct 22
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VIEWPOINT: Sweden's Scrubber Ban in Danger of Becoming an Own Goal
Our message to other countries and ports: do your own risk assessment in your own waters.
Oct 21
3
Peninsula Hires Bunker Trader in Greece
The new hire had previously worked for Termoil as a bunker trader in Greece.
Oct 22
4
XMAR Launches Pilot Phase of New Online Bunker Trading Platform
The XMAR platform will connect users with more than 1,500 verified suppliers at more than 500 ports.
Oct 21
5
Dry Bulk Carrier Arrested in Singapore
The arrest was made on behalf of law firm Helmsman LLC, and the ship is being held at Singapore's Eastern Anchorage.
Oct 18
6
UK Sanctions 18 Tankers and Four LNG Carriers Over Russian Energy Exports
The vessels are banned from accessing UK ports and maritime services.