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Call to IMO to Stiffen Resolve on Arctic HFO ban
Call to IMO to Stiffen Resolve on Arctic HFO ban
As environment committee meets in London.
22 Oct 2018
UGS: Bunker Suppliers Have a Responsibility for Safety and Environmental Consequences of IMO 2020 Fuels
UGS: Bunker Suppliers Have a Responsibility for Safety and Environmental Consequences of IMO 2020 Fuels
Bulk/tramp shipping particularly vulnerable, says Greek shipowner group.
22 Oct 2018
NYK Unveils New Tech to Optimize its ECA Fuel Switching Procedure
NYK Unveils New Tech to Optimize its ECA Fuel Switching Procedure
Determines the best timing to change fuel.
19 Oct 2018
Crude Firms As Reuters Claims OPEC+ is "Struggling" to Raise Output
Crude Firms As Reuters Claims OPEC+ is "Struggling" to Raise Output
However, the number suggest otherwise.
19 Oct 2018
Scrubbers Have "Questionable" Environmental Benefit, Say Greek Shipowners Group
Scrubbers Have "Questionable" Environmental Benefit, Say Greek Shipowners Group
But there is also concern over compliant fuels.
19 Oct 2018
Oil Drops Again on Stockpile Builds While Iran Fears Said to be Played Out
Oil Drops Again on Stockpile Builds While Iran Fears Said to be Played Out
The media obsession on the U.S./Saudi Arabia spat has also lost its influence on traders.
18 Oct 2018
Scrubber Washwater is Not Harmful to the Sea, says CSA2020
Scrubber Washwater is Not Harmful to the Sea, says CSA2020
Newly formed marine scrubber advocacy group wastes no time in addressing some of the key issues facing the use of marine scrubbers.
18 Oct 2018
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2018 Week 42
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2018 Week 42
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from October 11 – October 17, 2018.
18 Oct 2018
GTT Signs Deal to Market LNG Bunker Fuel Technology
GTT Signs Deal to Market LNG Bunker Fuel Technology
To store LNG on ships.
18 Oct 2018
BIMCO & IBIA Release Updated Bunkering Guide
BIMCO & IBIA Release Updated Bunkering Guide
Updates include different fuel types, and expands on fuel oil sampling and Bunker Delivery Notes.
18 Oct 2018
Crude Slumps Due to Massive U.S. Inventory Build, as OPEC Tries to Counter Fears of Tightness Due to Iran
Crude Slumps Due to Massive U.S. Inventory Build, as OPEC Tries to Counter Fears of Tightness Due to Iran
Yet again, Mohammad Barkindo declares that the market is well supplied.
17 Oct 2018
Sumitomo, Arkas to Develop LNG Bunker Supply Business in Turkey
Sumitomo, Arkas to Develop LNG Bunker Supply Business in Turkey
Believe Turkey can establish itself as a leading LNG centre in the Eastern Mediterranean.
17 Oct 2018
Fuel Incompatibility to Put Paid to "Detour Trades"
Fuel Incompatibility to Put Paid to "Detour Trades"
Closing a lucrative trading window for commodity traders.
17 Oct 2018
IMO Pushing "Just-In-Time" Ship Operations to Reduce Bunker Consumption, Emissions [VIDEO]
IMO Pushing "Just-In-Time" Ship Operations to Reduce Bunker Consumption, Emissions [VIDEO]
Aims to make Just-In-Time ship operations a global reality.
17 Oct 2018
Positive Outlook for Scrubbers Propping Up HSFO Futures Prices
Positive Outlook for Scrubbers Propping Up HSFO Futures Prices
But the spread between HSFO and 0.50% sulfur gasoil is still enough for scrubbers to make sense, says JBC Energy.
17 Oct 2018
Crude Firms as UBS Warns Market Is Approaching "Uncharted Territory"
Crude Firms as UBS Warns Market Is Approaching "Uncharted Territory"
Other analysts on Tuesday offered the familiar forecast of $100 oil by year end.
16 Oct 2018
Drewry Launches IMO 2020 Cost Impact Calculator
Drewry Launches IMO 2020 Cost Impact Calculator
Tools aims to help medium and larger BCOs better understand their fuel cost exposure and mitigate future cost increases, says Drewry.
16 Oct 2018
US Still Confident That Market Can Cope Without Iranian Oil
US Still Confident That Market Can Cope Without Iranian Oil
Analysts sees corrective activity ahead.
15 Oct 2018
Crude Firms In The Shadow of Escalating Saudi Tensions
Crude Firms In The Shadow of Escalating Saudi Tensions
The kingdom is trying to downplay veiled threats of using oil as a weapon against the U.S.
15 Oct 2018
Scorpio Confirms Orders for Over 140 Scrubbers
Scorpio Confirms Orders for Over 140 Scrubbers
At a cost of between $1.5-$2.2 million per vessel
15 Oct 2018