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Europe Sends Mixed Signals on Scrubbers as EC Backs €110m Retrofit Project
Europe Sends Mixed Signals on Scrubbers as EC Backs €110m Retrofit Project
Having earlier this month called for "urgent action" on the technology.
1 Mar 2019
Maersk Tankers to Install Scrubbers
Maersk Tankers to Install Scrubbers
On four of its vessels.
1 Mar 2019
IMO2020: The HSFO Conundrum
IMO2020: The HSFO Conundrum
As we all know demand for HSFO will fall off a cliff Q3 onwards. This represents a number of challenges for the physical supplier.
1 Mar 2019
Trump Effect Nullified as Oil Climbs for Third Straight Day
Trump Effect Nullified as Oil Climbs for Third Straight Day
But JTD Energy thinks the U.S. will cause a price drop later in 2019.
28 Feb 2019
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 8
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 8
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from February 21 – February 27, 2019.
28 Feb 2019
Pro-LNG Group Restates Environmental Case for Marine gas
Pro-LNG Group Restates Environmental Case for Marine gas
Pointing to clear technology pathways to gain further emissions savings, SEA\LNG's Peter Keller.
28 Feb 2019
Bunker Fuel Spill Threat in Solomon Islands
Bunker Fuel Spill Threat in Solomon Islands
Australia may help to clear up effects of fuel oil pollution.
28 Feb 2019
Crude Traders Once Again Dismiss Trump, Cause Price Surge
Crude Traders Once Again Dismiss Trump, Cause Price Surge
The Saudis suggest they may even extend their output cuts past June.
27 Feb 2019
Bunker Supplier Accused of Violating North Korea Sanctions
Bunker Supplier Accused of Violating North Korea Sanctions
Between October 2017 and May 2018.
27 Feb 2019
Big Jump in Rotterdam LNG Bunker Sales
Big Jump in Rotterdam LNG Bunker Sales
Port expects to have ten LNG bunker suppliers within five years.
27 Feb 2019
IMO2020: Bunker Quality Concerns Valid Reason for a FONAR
IMO2020: Bunker Quality Concerns Valid Reason for a FONAR
But ICS warns PPR6 decision should not be treated as a "free pass".
26 Feb 2019
Cosulich, Benavides Elected to Join IBIA Board
Cosulich, Benavides Elected to Join IBIA Board
For 3-year terms.
26 Feb 2019
IMO2020 Compliance: Ship Owners Need Support, Not Just Simple Warnings, says PISR
IMO2020 Compliance: Ship Owners Need Support, Not Just Simple Warnings, says PISR
Continuing threats are no way to keep the industry in check, says PISR CEO.
26 Feb 2019
Trump Tweet Slamming Opec Sends Crude Prices Plummeting
Trump Tweet Slamming Opec Sends Crude Prices Plummeting
Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs predicts continued volatility for 2019.
25 Feb 2019
EGCSA Welcomes PPR6 Outcome on Scrubbers
EGCSA Welcomes PPR6 Outcome on Scrubbers
Those owners who have fitted EGCS have invested in compliance, says EGCSA Director, Don Gregory.
25 Feb 2019
Clean Arctic Alliance Hails IMO Arctic Fuel ban Progress
Clean Arctic Alliance Hails IMO Arctic Fuel ban Progress
But calls on Russia, Canada to lend support to ban.
25 Feb 2019
Crude Achieves 3 Percent Weekly Gain, But Fundamentals Suggest Trouble Lies Ahead
Crude Achieves 3 Percent Weekly Gain, But Fundamentals Suggest Trouble Lies Ahead
Meanwhile, analysts anticipate an end to the U.S./China trade war
22 Feb 2019
IEA's View on IMO2020: Challenging but Manageable
IEA's View on IMO2020: Challenging but Manageable
More scrubbers for marine, less distillate demand from land will both help.
22 Feb 2019
WFS: Marine Profitability Up as Bunker Volumes Slip Again
WFS: Marine Profitability Up as Bunker Volumes Slip Again
Further footprint expansion on the cads for 2019.
22 Feb 2019
Oil Prices Down Due to U.S. Inventory Build, Amid Signs of Further Output Increases
Oil Prices Down Due to U.S. Inventory Build, Amid Signs of Further Output Increases
Still, some analysts think OPEC will be successful in balancing the market.
21 Feb 2019