World News
IMO MEPC Meeting Called Off as London Headquarters Close
The London headquarters of the International Maritime Organization where it carries out its meetings has closed in response to the COVID-19 virus pandemic, the UN body said Thursday.
"The IMO Secretary-General and the Organization's Senior Management Committee are monitoring the situation closely," the organisation said in an emailed statement.
"IMO staff are working from home where possible."
The organisation has now postponed the upcoming meeting of its Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), previously scheduled for the week starting 30 March.
Last week the IMO cancelled two meetings scheduled for the middle of March. Last month's meeting of the PPR subcommittee went ahead as scheduled.
The IMO "will advise as soon as possible on future developments," it said.
Key Bunker Prices More
| VLSFO | MGO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Singapore | 556.00 | 9.50 | 674.00 | 4.50 |
| Rotterdam | 507.00 | 5.00 | 663.50 | 12.50 |
| Houston | 549.50 | 2.50 | 677.00 | 5.00 |
| Fujairah | 548.50 | 7.00 | 748.50 | 4.50 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 580.00 | 3.50 | 761.00 | 1.50 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 540.00 | 6.50 | 691.00 | 6.50 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 625.50 | 7.00 | 809.50 | 1.50 |
Popular Now More
-
Nov 27The company is looking for candidates with shipping industry experience and strong negotiation skills. -
Nov 26The company has hired Mike Parrent, formerly marketing manager for Bomin before its acquisition by Minerva Bunkering earlier this year, as its new physical desk manager in Houston. -
Nov 21CCO Christoffer Berg Lassen is stepping down from the company to be replaced by Anders Grønborg, while Peder Møller becomes its first chief operating officer.