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We'll Be Doing "Pretty Well" if Initial IMO2020 Compliance Hits 80%: Parker Kittiwake
We'll Be Doing "Pretty Well" if Initial IMO2020 Compliance Hits 80%: Parker Kittiwake
But questions linger over effective enforcement.
30 Jan 2019
IMO2020: Compatibility Questions are Going to Complicate Bunker Buying
IMO2020: Compatibility Questions are Going to Complicate Bunker Buying
The ongoing lack of information on specs is already causing frustration for buyers and suppliers.
30 Jan 2019
LR, UMAS Release Study on Achieving IMO2050 GHG Goals
LR, UMAS Release Study on Achieving IMO2050 GHG Goals
Ships designed to store less energy and bunker more frequently seen among the changes needed for the future.
29 Jan 2019
Design for Liquid Hydrogen Bunkering Vessel Unveiled
Design for Liquid Hydrogen Bunkering Vessel Unveiled
Project stakeholders ready to move once the market is ready to adopt liquefied hydrogen bunkers.
29 Jan 2019
Oil Market Roundup - Monday Week 5
Oil Market Roundup - Monday Week 5
China is "the most important thing" happening in the oil market, says Braziel.
28 Jan 2019
Scrubber Advocates Voice Concern Over Circumstances of Fujairah's Open-Loop Ban
Scrubber Advocates Voice Concern Over Circumstances of Fujairah's Open-Loop Ban
CSA2020 members want to understand the environmental data behind the decision, while scrubber sceptic Euronav says "the mood music changing."
28 Jan 2019
Post-2020 Bunker Market Will be Driven By Quality, Not Credit
Post-2020 Bunker Market Will be Driven By Quality, Not Credit
Shipowners are going to have to warrant to their customer that they have fuel supply on provenance, says Euronav CEO.
25 Jan 2019
More Orders for Baltec Marine After Successful ULCS Scrubber Retrofits
More Orders for Baltec Marine After Successful ULCS Scrubber Retrofits
Said to be the world's largest turnkey scrubber retrofits.
25 Jan 2019
MSC Secures $439m Financing for Scrubber Retrofits on 86 Box Ships
MSC Secures $439m Financing for Scrubber Retrofits on 86 Box Ships
BNP Paribas lead group of five banks.
25 Jan 2019
INSIGHT: Should We Really Be Expecting More Ports to Ban Open-Loop Scrubbers?
INSIGHT: Should We Really Be Expecting More Ports to Ban Open-Loop Scrubbers?
"The time and space is there to take a deep breath and look at the issue with level-heads," Adrian Tolson tells Ship & Bunker.
25 Jan 2019
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 3
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 3
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from January 17 – January 23, 2019.
24 Jan 2019
LNG Bunker Fuel Makes for Sound Investment, study finds
LNG Bunker Fuel Makes for Sound Investment, study finds
New report looks at comparative benefits of fuel choice for a medium-sized box ship.
24 Jan 2019
ISO 8217 Specs Inadequate for IMO2020 Compatibility Issues
ISO 8217 Specs Inadequate for IMO2020 Compatibility Issues
Bunker fuel asphaltenes are the cause of compatibility problems, but asphaltene content of bunker residual fuel is not included in ISO8217-2017 specs.
24 Jan 2019
Oil Market Roundup - Wednesday Week 4
Oil Market Roundup - Wednesday Week 4
Prices drop again as Iran and Russia provide possible cause for future losses.
23 Jan 2019
Linking Local Discharge Regs to Global Scrubber Rules is Fake News: Adams
Linking Local Discharge Regs to Global Scrubber Rules is Fake News: Adams
It is commonplace for local administrations to continually assess their ship discharge requirements, says CSA2020's Ian Adams.
23 Jan 2019
Eagle Bulk Gets Commitment for Scrubber Financing
Eagle Bulk Gets Commitment for Scrubber Financing
As part of a wider $208 million facility.
22 Jan 2019
Another EU Port Bans Open-Loop Scrubbers
Another EU Port Bans Open-Loop Scrubbers
"Currently there is no assessment of the long term environmental impacts of the use of exhaust gas scrubbers," the Irish port explains.
22 Jan 2019
FEATURE: Are Authorities Ready to Enforce IMO2020?
FEATURE: Are Authorities Ready to Enforce IMO2020?
With information on the approach to enforcement hard to find, Trident Alliance believe there has been a missed opportunity to deter non-compliance.
22 Jan 2019
Oil Market Roundup - Monday Week 4
Oil Market Roundup - Monday Week 4
Oil gains slightly but DNV report forecasts tremendous market optimism ahead.
21 Jan 2019
Multiple Deaths Following Explosion During Black Sea STS Fuel Transfer
Multiple Deaths Following Explosion During Black Sea STS Fuel Transfer
Fires engulfed two ships following the incident in the politically sensitive Kerch Strait.
21 Jan 2019