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Integr8: VLSFO - Better Quality but Watch for Critical Parameters

Despite VLSFO having only marginally more off-specs than HSFO, it is the critical quality parameters that are often recorded off-spec in VLSFO.

13 Feb 2020

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2020 Week 6

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from February 6 – February 12, 2020.

13 Feb 2020

Weak Bunker Demand Foreshortens Volatility: Report

A prolonged period of market volatility from the IMO 2020 transition now seems unlikely, say traders.

13 Feb 2020

Sea-LNG Plans Report on Biomethane Availability to Develop IMO 2050 Planning

The group expects to publish an "independently conducted report" on the subject sometime in the first quarter of this year.

13 Feb 2020

Vopak Sees IMO 2020 Drop in Oil Storage Occupancy Rates

"IMO-related out-of-service capacity" led to occupancy rates in Vopak subsidiaries dropping as low as 82% by the third quarter of 2019.

13 Feb 2020

Proposed 2020-Compliant VLSFO Specs

Now that 2020 is here, one of the serious issues is one of safety of the VLSFO fuel; the other one is price.

13 Feb 2020

Surprise Jump For Crude As New Cases Of Coronavirus Decline

Meanwhile, signs indicate that Russia is close to participating in output cuts.

12 Feb 2020

VIEWPOINT: Does Euronav's VLCC Purchase Signal an End to the War on Scrubbers?

With Euronav and Maersk now backing away from earlier criticism of scrubbers the industry's most powerful opponents have recanted.

12 Feb 2020

Bureau Veritas Reports VLSFO Aromatic Content No Higher Than HSFO

Thousands of VLSFO blends have been tested, with none showing higher aromatic content than HSFO.

12 Feb 2020

2019 Was a Record Year for Alternative Bunker Fuels

DNV GL anticipates a significant pick-up of both interest and investments in all alternative fuels in 2020.

12 Feb 2020

Forecast of Coronavirus Peaking Buoys Crude; All Eyes Now On OPEC To Deliver Deeper Cuts

Meanwhile, demand growth forecast at less than 1 million bpd.

11 Feb 2020

Shipping's 'Carbon Intensity' Falls on Slow Steaming: Study

ICCT suggests tougher targets needed to meet 2050 GHG goals.

11 Feb 2020

Greenergy Charters Two Barges in UK and Irish Waters

The company has chartered the Bergen Troll and the Northern Skaggerrak.

11 Feb 2020

FEATURE: Suppliers Buy Back $1/MT Debunkered HSFO as Shipowners Brace for IMO Carriage Ban

Shipowners without scrubbers need to get rid of any HSFO remaining onboard by March 1.

11 Feb 2020

Crude Hits 13 Month Low As Coronavirus Fears Intensify

One analyst believes oil demand is headed toward contraction.

10 Feb 2020

Bimco Seeks Marine Environment Protection Specialist to Assist with Decarbonisation Lobbying

Applicants should submit their CVs by 1 March at the latest.

10 Feb 2020

Clean Arctic Alliance to Bunker Industry: Will You Work With Us?

The VLSFO black carbon debate is due to be discussed at the International Maritime Organization next week.

10 Feb 2020

Hydrogen Bunkers in Spotlight After Debunked Reports of Bill Gates Superyacht Order

Marine architects Sinot say the reports were "factually incorrect".

10 Feb 2020

Virus "Panic" Causes More Crude Losses And Collapse of LNG Prices

But Chevron's CEO is confident about a rebound for oil.

7 Feb 2020

Dan-Bunkering Appoints New Finance Manager in Copenhagen

Ulrik Silversparre previously worked as a department manager for Deloitte.

7 Feb 2020