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IBIA Postpones Annual Convention's Panel Discussions

Sessions scheduled for November 4 and 5 have been moved to November 11 and 12.

3 Nov 2020

IBIA CONVENTION: IBIA Chairman Warns COVID-19 is No Excuse for Missing IMO GHG Targets

Higher uptake of LNG and biofuels could come close to delivering the IMO 2030 target on its own, Zederkof said.

3 Nov 2020

IBIA CONVENTION: IMO Secretary General Hails Success of IMO 2020 Transition

The secretary general praised the bunker and refining industries for their role in making the transition successful.

3 Nov 2020

Maersk Decarbonisation Research Centre Announces Board Members

The organisation will be a non-profit independent research centre, working across the whole of shipping with industry, academia and the authorities.

3 Nov 2020

IBIA Makes Final Preparations for First Global Convention

IMO Secretary General Kitack Lim will open the proceedings on Tuesday with a keynote speech.

2 Nov 2020

Avoid the Spot Bunker Market on US Election Results Day: NSI

US election results are expected to start being announced in the early hours of Wednesday morning in European time.

2 Nov 2020

'No Sail' Order in US Waters Lifted

But cruise ships may not carry passengers.

2 Nov 2020

Former IMO Emissions Chief: We Need To Talk About Nuclear-Powered Ships

The use of nuclear energy in shipping has thus far largely been restricted to military vessels and Russian icebreakers.

2 Nov 2020

Oil Dips Once More On Covid Infections, A Possible Stay On Course For OPEC

But KAPSARC is optimistic about 2021 economic recovery and $65 oil.

30 Oct 2020

Gas-Powered Ships Can Access Cheaper Financing Through Poseidon Principles: SEA-LNG

The emissions savings delivered by these vessels would make them eligible for preferable asset financing versus conventionally fuelled ships for as much as eight years.

30 Oct 2020

Former IMO Secretary General William O'Neil Dies at 93

During O'Neil's tenure the organisation worked on new measures on maritime security and piracy.

30 Oct 2020

American Bureau of Shipping Publishes Ammonia Bunkers Guidance

The ABS white paper sets out information for shipowners considering ammonia as a possible future fuel.

30 Oct 2020

Wärtsilä Signs MoU on Rotor Sail Sales to Shipping

The deal, signed on October 22, will allow Wärtsilä to offer Anemoi's rotor sales from its propulsion business.

30 Oct 2020

World Fuel Services Offers Bunker Carbon Offsetting to Yacht Owners

With its carbon neutral fuel programme, WFS bundles marine fuel sales to yacht customers with carbon offsets.

30 Oct 2020

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2020 Week 43

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from October 22 – October 28, 2020.

29 Oct 2020

Tanker Operator Hafnia Tries Out Coal-Based Bunker Fuel

Arq Fuel can be blended with low sulfur fuel oil.

29 Oct 2020

Oil Plummets Over 5% On Covid Panic and Stock Buildups

However, there remain signs of a crude market rebalance.

28 Oct 2020

395 Container Ships Have Had Scrubbers Fitted in 2020: Alphaliner

Of the top ten container lines, MSC and Maersk have the highest amount of scrubber-fitted container freight capacity.

28 Oct 2020

Cargill to Collaborate on Wind Power Project

Commodity firm join forces with tech company and naval architect.

28 Oct 2020

Total Charters Four Gas-Powered Tankers

All four vessels are due for delivery in 2023.

28 Oct 2020