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Three Ps for 2020

With less than a year left to get ready for the 0.50% sulphur limit, awareness is high but is that enough? Many have doubts, but don't stop trying, says IBIA's Unni Einemo.

7 May 2019

U.S. Forces to Middle East Trigger Crude Gains, Talk of $80 Prices

China concerns are overlooked in the scramble to worry about a tight market.

6 May 2019

Trillions of Dollars of Investment Needed to Develop New Bunker Fuels

New study sees "green ammonia" as one of the most promising bunker fuels of the future.

6 May 2019

ExxonMobil IMO 2020 Talking Points 03: Port of Singapore [VIDEO]

ExxonMobil met with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) for a strategic discussion over a game of chess.

6 May 2019

Crude Incurs Weekly Losses on Building Concern of Oversupply

But a media outlet marvels at the commodity's remarkable resilience in 2019 overall.

3 May 2019

EC Study Backs Speed Limits for Ships

One of only a few ways the industry can meet its GHG reduction pledge, it finds.

3 May 2019

Dan-Bunkering Clarifies Syria Statement

Relating to use of BDRs.

3 May 2019

Prepare for PSC Making Mistakes Enforcing IMO2020, Warns Gard

Spot samples of a ship's fuel oil to verify its sulfur content is expected to increase significantly from January 1, 2020.

3 May 2019

UK Chamber of Shipping Opposes Vessel Speed Limits


Will increase, not decrease CO2 emissions, it says.

3 May 2019

Anti-Scrubber Movement Fades

And Ports said to be backtracking on open-loop bans.

3 May 2019

Crude Prices Plummet on Oversupply Fears as Russia, Trump Set the Stage for More Output

But these events could inspire OPEC to retaliate, says analyst.

2 May 2019

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 17

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from April 25 – May 1, 2019.

2 May 2019

IMO2020: Shipowner/Operators Responding to Bunker Stability Concerns

By taking a greater interest in onboard fuel compatibility testing systems.

1 May 2019

Ship Speed Limits Very Positive for the Environment and for Business: Euronav

Idea is gaining momentum, but it will take time to implement, says CEO Hugo De Stoop.

1 May 2019

IMO2020: Euronav Testing 0.50%S, but Still Open to Using Scrubbers

No decisions before 2020 though.

1 May 2019

Malpractice in the Bunker Business

NSI's Paul Hardy looks at MFM magnet reports, sanctions busting, and back-dooring.

1 May 2019

Analysts Predict Crude Prices Will Drop to $52 - Even Though Demand is at All Time High

Yet again, the China trade dispute is influencing oil trading.

30 Apr 2019

Crude Gains on Venezuela Violence Amid Expectations of OPEC Cutback Extension

But one analyst predicts calamity if Libyan exports dry up.

30 Apr 2019

107 Shipping CEOs Call for Mandatory Bunker Saving Speed Limits "as Soon as Possible"

But box shipping heavyweights are not onboard.

30 Apr 2019

Crude Trades Flat, But Trump Effect May Lead to Lower Prices

Eurasia Group raises the chance of embattled Iran negotiating with the U.S.

29 Apr 2019