Industry Insight

After a Tough 2016, What Can The Bunker Industry Expect in 2017?

Restructuring, the journey to 2020, rising and volatile bunker prices, and digital bunkering are all in the outlook for the coming year.

6 Jan 2017

Sustainable Slops Disposal Will Remain a Challenge in 2017 – the Industry Must Embrace Its Solutions

According to UNEP, estimates of illegal slops disposal reach at least 3,000 incidents per year in European waters alone.

23 Dec 2016

Interview: TOTAL Confirms its Ambition in LNG Bunkering Business

"The 0.50% global sulfur cap in 2020 will accelerate the change in the needs and habits of the shipping industry," MD Olivier Jouny tells Ship & Bunker.

22 Dec 2016

2017: A Critical Year for Ship Recycling

2017 will see significant decisions that could shape the future of the global ship recycling industry, says Dr. Nikos Mikelis of GMS.

19 Dec 2016

Industry Insight: Emissions Data Collection – IMO vs. EU

Julien Dufour, CEO, Verifavia Shipping, compares and contrasts IMO and EU's approaches to monitoring, reporting and verifying ship CO2 emissions.

15 Dec 2016

Industry Insight: Success Demands a Greater Effort

While 2016 has been challenging for owners and operators, Larry Rumbol of Parker Kittiwake says IMO's 2020 decision has added cat fines to the agenda.

13 Dec 2016

Gibraltar Shipping: An Interview With IBIA's Peter Hall

Peter has over 40 years' experience in the marine industry and is an accomplished marine executive.

7 Nov 2016

Cryoline: Innovation in the LNG 'Transfer Zone'

There is a quiet revolution in energy transportation, with ramifications for LNG transfer for power generation, or other uses, such as marine energy.

27 Oct 2016

Feature: World Fuel Services on The Benefits of Working with a Strong Counter Party

Knowing how to manage risk is the key to long term success in the bunker market, and this has never been so true following the demise of OW and Hanjin.

24 Oct 2016

Hanjin, OW and Preparing for the Next Unthinkable Sinking

Hanjin and OW provide the reason now not to ignore the industry warnings.

13 Oct 2016

MFM Accuracy: Understanding Why Singapore's TR 48 is Superior to EU MID

Operators outside Singapore considering EU MID should do so at their own peril and should seriously consider adopting the Singapore TR 48.

6 Sep 2016

Industry Insight: The Growing Challenges of Managing Slops Disposal: A Sustainable Alternative

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has placed ship and port waste as a 'top ten' environmental priority for European ports in 2016.

5 Aug 2016

Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent at Sea

A recent IMO study revealed that the current officer shortfall stands at about 16,500 officers and if trade increases, this may get worse.

20 Jul 2016

OW Bunker's Bankruptcy: Will You Have to Pay Your Bunker Debts Twice?

Following OW's bankruptcy, shipowners have faced claims for payment directly from physical suppliers that have not been paid by OW.

13 Jul 2016

Ignorance About the Difference Between Brokers, Traders and Physicals is Pervasive - Using a Broker Reduces Risk

The fact that many experienced people in the market are still confused about the difference between a broker and a trader/supplier is shocking and risky, writes LQM CEO Marisa Femenia.

5 Jul 2016

Industry Insight: Marine Battery Technology a Promising Solution for Tightening At-Berth Emissions Regs

"People are starting to talk about it now, specifically using battery power to deal with at-berth emissions," Corvus Energy's' Sean Puchalski tells Ship & Bunker.

20 Jun 2016

Here Are the Results of the Singapore Bunker Trader Salary Survey 2016

In an industry as dynamic and performance driven as Bunker Trading, the salary market is in a constant state of flux.

13 Jun 2016

Industry Insight: Fuel Management Tips for Smooth Sailing

Whether it is for pre bunkering procurement or post bunkering handling, management should have policies in place and monitor their compliance.

1 Jun 2016

Industry Insight: IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim Talks Vessel Efficiency Technology, LNG Bunkers

New technologies and innovation are very important tools and can significantly enhance ships' energy efficiency, says Lim.

25 May 2016

Industry Insight: Overcoming the Cost and Supply Challenges for Low Sulphur Fuel Oil in 2020

Genoil's GHU technology can take refinery residue and turn it into low sulphur fuel oil to meet the 2020 legislation.

20 May 2016