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LNG Bunkers Get Nod from Nor-Shipping as Future Bunker Fuel
LNG Bunkers Get Nod from Nor-Shipping as Future Bunker Fuel
Sovcomflot's LNG-fuelled Aframax crude oil tanker Gagarin Prospec gets the Next Generation Ship Award 2019.
4 Jun 2019
Construction of LNG Bunkering Vessel Underway
Construction of LNG Bunkering Vessel Underway
At Damen Yichang Shipyard in China.
3 Jun 2019
IMO2020: Concerning Lack of Transparency Over Sulfur Regs Enforcement, says Trident Alliance
IMO2020: Concerning Lack of Transparency Over Sulfur Regs Enforcement, says Trident Alliance
The level of enforcement of the IMO2020 rule and the level of compliance with it remain unknown, they say.
3 Jun 2019
Marine Battery Producer Sharpens Product Offer
Marine Battery Producer Sharpens Product Offer
New line aimed at cruise and ro/ro sector.
3 Jun 2019
2020 Looking Good for Scrubber Equipped Tonnage: Drewry
2020 Looking Good for Scrubber Equipped Tonnage: Drewry
But the financial case for scrubbers will ultimately disappear.
31 May 2019
Scrubber Owners Should Expect Mandatory Washwater Monitoring Regs
Scrubber Owners Should Expect Mandatory Washwater Monitoring Regs
It's too late for Jan 1, 2020, but it may come within 2020 or 2021, says marine monitoring systems firm Rivertrace.
31 May 2019
IMO2020: Expect Bunker Prices to Rise 30-40%, says KPI Bridge Oil
IMO2020: Expect Bunker Prices to Rise 30-40%, says KPI Bridge Oil
Which translates to a relatively conservative $160-180/mt premium for bunker buyers next year.
31 May 2019
Former Platts Ocean Intelligence Head Launches New Credit Reporting Company
Former Platts Ocean Intelligence Head Launches New Credit Reporting Company
"The SeaCred report is a disruptive credit and marketing instrument," Jason Silber tells Ship & Bunker.
31 May 2019
IMO2020: Scrubber-Equipped Tonnage Now Accounts for 36% of Box Ship Capacity
IMO2020: Scrubber-Equipped Tonnage Now Accounts for 36% of Box Ship Capacity
844 box ships now set to operate with scrubbers.
30 May 2019
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 21
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 21
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from May 23 – May 29, 2019.
30 May 2019
IMO to Consider Licensing Scheme for Bunker Suppliers
IMO to Consider Licensing Scheme for Bunker Suppliers
As part of MARPOL Annex VI.
30 May 2019
Analysts Express Conflicting Opinions as Crude Heads Towards Another Monthly Loss
Analysts Express Conflicting Opinions as Crude Heads Towards Another Monthly Loss
However, one expert thinks the market has overreacted.
29 May 2019
Storage Moves Ahead of IMO2020 Rule Change
Storage Moves Ahead of IMO2020 Rule Change
As tank operators face logistical challenges.
29 May 2019
IMO2020: Ships Could Be Stuck With HSFO Onboard for a Long Time
IMO2020: Ships Could Be Stuck With HSFO Onboard for a Long Time
Causing logistical and compliance problems, IBIA warns.
28 May 2019
IMO2020: What Qualifies a 0.5% Sulfur Marine Fuel Blend as Marine Bunker?
IMO2020: What Qualifies a 0.5% Sulfur Marine Fuel Blend as Marine Bunker?
Ideally, customers would like to have an RMG 380 CST grade with maximum of 0.5% Sulfur, and viscosity around 320 to 380 CST.
28 May 2019
Crude Rebounds, but Experts Predict a Limited Upside
Crude Rebounds, but Experts Predict a Limited Upside
Economic concerns continue to cap crude's upward trajectory.
27 May 2019
BIMCO, INTERTANKO Release Scrubber Guidance
BIMCO, INTERTANKO Release Scrubber Guidance
Main focus is on time charter parties.
27 May 2019
IMO2020: Fuel Treatment Tank Cleaning Deadline Fast Approaching
IMO2020: Fuel Treatment Tank Cleaning Deadline Fast Approaching
One of several options on the table for vessels switching to 0.50%S compliant fuel.
27 May 2019
IMO2020: Star Bulk to Perform Scrubber Retrofit Work on Vessels at Sea
IMO2020: Star Bulk to Perform Scrubber Retrofit Work on Vessels at Sea
To get the retrofits completed in time for the January 1, 2020 start date of IMO2020.
24 May 2019
IMO Looks to Harmonize Scrubber Discharge Rules
IMO Looks to Harmonize Scrubber Discharge Rules
New output has a target completion year of 2021.
24 May 2019