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IMO2020: HFO + Scrubbers Better Than Burning 0.50%S, Japan Tells IMO
IMO2020: HFO + Scrubbers Better Than Burning 0.50%S, Japan Tells IMO
No scientific justification for open-loop scrubber bans, says Japanese ministry officials.
21 Feb 2019
IMO2020: Maersk has Placed $263 million in Scrubber Retrofits Deals
IMO2020: Maersk has Placed $263 million in Scrubber Retrofits Deals
These are open-loop scrubbers ready for conversion to a hybrid system, a spokesperson for Maersk tells Ship & Bunker
21 Feb 2019
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 7
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 7
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from February 14 – February 20, 2019.
21 Feb 2019
Crude Prices Rise on Signs of Tightening Inventory - But Beware of U.S. Output, Says Analyst
Crude Prices Rise on Signs of Tightening Inventory - But Beware of U.S. Output, Says Analyst
Venezuela is another factor for bulls to keep track of.
20 Feb 2019
Ports' Open-Loop Scrubber Bans Have Minimal Impact on their Viability: Analyst
Ports' Open-Loop Scrubber Bans Have Minimal Impact on their Viability: Analyst
Robin Meech adds his voice to the consensus of several scrubber buying shipowners.
19 Feb 2019
Oil Holds Steady as Worries Build Over Saudi, Russia Split
Oil Holds Steady as Worries Build Over Saudi, Russia Split
Meanwhile, traders remain singularly focused on U.S./China talks.
19 Feb 2019
Call for Arctic Heavy Fuel oil Carriage ban by 2023
Call for Arctic Heavy Fuel oil Carriage ban by 2023
Clean Arctic Alliance hopes incomplete impact assessment methodology won't delay progress.
19 Feb 2019
Oil on Track for Best First-Quarter Performance Since 2011
Oil on Track for Best First-Quarter Performance Since 2011
However, analysts now warn that the market is "over-tightening"
18 Feb 2019
IMO2020: Work to Ensure Level Playing Field Cannot be Overstated, says IMO's Lim
IMO2020: Work to Ensure Level Playing Field Cannot be Overstated, says IMO's Lim
Secretary-General reminds PPR 6 they are working on the final and comprehensive Guidelines.
18 Feb 2019
IMO 2020 VLSFO Patent Wars?!
IMO 2020 VLSFO Patent Wars?!
If you are a bunker producer or supplier, you'll have to worry about patent infringement.
18 Feb 2019
IMO 2020: Scrubber Uptake Now 4% of Vessels, 10% by Tonnage
IMO 2020: Scrubber Uptake Now 4% of Vessels, 10% by Tonnage
A total of 1,698 vessels over 2,000 GT, according to the latest data from Clarksons.
18 Feb 2019
PPR 6 Preview: IBIA Working for Sensible 2020 Solutions at IMO Meeting
PPR 6 Preview: IBIA Working for Sensible 2020 Solutions at IMO Meeting
Guidelines for scrubbers , sulphur testing and verification, and dealing with non-availability situations all on the agenda.
18 Feb 2019
Further Research Needed to Understand Scrubber Impact, IMO's PPR6 to Hear
Further Research Needed to Understand Scrubber Impact, IMO's PPR6 to Hear
Study to be presented at next week in London.
15 Feb 2019
OPEC Once Again Causes Crude Price Rise as Analysts Hunt For New Worries
OPEC Once Again Causes Crude Price Rise as Analysts Hunt For New Worries
Experts now warn of upside price risks and fret about another price collapse.
14 Feb 2019
Scorpio Sees Regulatory Lifespan of 5 to 10 Years for Scrubbers
Scorpio Sees Regulatory Lifespan of 5 to 10 Years for Scrubbers
Although an unlikely ban would actually benefit the company.
14 Feb 2019
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 6
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 6
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from February 7 – February 13, 2019.
14 Feb 2019
IMO2020: The Brutal Facts of Blending the New 0.5%S Bunker Fuels
IMO2020: The Brutal Facts of Blending the New 0.5%S Bunker Fuels
Fuels will be produced by blending with a 0% S component, not desulfurizing the high S component, and there are many potential pitfalls in this solution.
14 Feb 2019
US Energy Coalition Calls for Timely Enforcement of IMO2020 Rule
US Energy Coalition Calls for Timely Enforcement of IMO2020 Rule
Will serve as a tremendous boost to the United States economy, says CAES.
13 Feb 2019
IMO 2020 Will Create a Two-Tier Charter Market, Says Swedish Club
IMO 2020 Will Create a Two-Tier Charter Market, Says Swedish Club
Scrubbers installed versus no scrubbers.
13 Feb 2019
Don't Plan For GHG Reductions Using "Totally Unrealistic" Projections for Shipping: BIMCO
Don't Plan For GHG Reductions Using "Totally Unrealistic" Projections for Shipping: BIMCO
If not, we risk making the wrong decisions and spending resources ineffectively, says BIMCO Deputy Secretary General.
13 Feb 2019
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