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Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 15

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from April 11 – April 17, 2019.

18 Apr 2019

North Updates IMO2020 Switchover Guidance

It's important to do it safe and do it right, says Loss Prevention Executive, Mark Smith.

18 Apr 2019

UK Chamber: War on Open-Loop Scrubbers More About Commercial Pressures than Scientific Evidence

But the Chamber will support any review of wash discharge standards if necessary, says Policy Director Anna Ziou.

18 Apr 2019

Miscalculated Drawdown Prediction Causes Crude Price Decline

However, gains overall continue for the commodity.

17 Apr 2019

IMO2020: Charterparties Advised to Make Separate Contractual Arrangements for Scrubber Equipped Tonnage

Existing time charterparties not necessarily drafted with the upcoming regulatory change in mind, says The Standard Club.

17 Apr 2019

IMO2020: Uncertainty on Pricing, Quality Persists

Delegates gathered at the 7th Bunkernet Bunker Conference told markets could also be impacted by factors outside of the marine fuel sector.

17 Apr 2019

4 key Areas Need to be Addressed Before IMO 2020 Deadline: UK Chamber

Shipowners need certainty in order to implement and make decisions that will achieve compliance, says Policy Director, Anna Ziou.

17 Apr 2019

Number of Vessels Opting for Scrubbers Quadruples in 12 Months

3,229 vessels have either ordered or been installed with scrubbers.

17 Apr 2019

IMO2020: Yara Slashes Scrubber Delivery Time

Thanks to new facilities in China.

16 Apr 2019

Crude Traders Refocus on Global Tightening as OPEC Criticized for Being Overly Effective

But Russia sends more signals that OPEC's cutbacks could end soon.

16 Apr 2019

BW LPG Sees Bunker Saving Benefits from Vessel Performance Monitoring

Renews contract with Propulsion Dynamics' CASPER service.

16 Apr 2019

2019: The Shipping Industry's Swan Song

With the IMO2020 deadline looming, making the right move at the right time will have big economic consequences

16 Apr 2019

Crude Rally Stalls on Notion of Output War Despite All Signs Showing More Tightening

But experts believe prices will continue to climb later in 2019.

15 Apr 2019

ExxonMobil Interview: Shipowners Say they Don't Need 0.50%S for IMO2020, They Need the Right 0.50%S

The potential challenges of 0.50%S fuel are now coming to the top of customers' minds, Luca Volta tells Ship & bunker.

15 Apr 2019

Warnings from Libya and Upbeat Data from China Boost Crude Prices

But analysts warn it'll take substantially more to break WTI's $65 ceiling.

12 Apr 2019

LNG Advocates Release Much Anticipated GHG Study on Gas Bunkers

Say the study shows LNG bunkers can play major role in meeting IMO2050 targets, but skeptics tell Ship & Bunker they remain unconvinced.

12 Apr 2019

Rumour Causes Oil Prices to Drop as Analyst Complains of "Forecasting Nightmare"

Meanwhile, worries over waning demand are dispelled.

11 Apr 2019

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 14

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from April 4 – April 10, 2019.

11 Apr 2019

IMO 2020: By Hook or by Crook

The shipping and refining industries are in the eve of a new regulation which will affect marine fuel specifications and in turn the global market.

11 Apr 2019

Traders Boost Oil Prices Due to Gasoline Declines While Ignoring Huge Crude Growth

Pundits believes geopolitical concerns will continue to support prices.

10 Apr 2019