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Maersk Line to Introduce IMO 2020 BAF From Next Year

The BAF replaces Maersk Line's current Standard Bunker Adjustment Factor.

17 Sep 2018

Buy IMO 2020 Bunkers Early, Make an Implementation Plan ASAP: ICS

The ship's implementation plan could be particularly important in the event of compliance issues to demonstrate "good faith".

17 Sep 2018

IMO2020: Boost for LSFO as Blendstock

But demand unlikely to pick up until midway through next year.

17 Sep 2018

IBIA Event to Tackle Top Industry Issues

IBIA Annual Convention 2018 takes place November 6th-8th, 2018.

17 Sep 2018

Analysts Join OPEC in Predicting Tough Times Ahead for Oil

Amrita Sen thinks breaking $80 in the near future is inevitable.

14 Sep 2018

Mixed Crude Prices on Friday Unaffected by News of Global Supply Hitting Record High

Instead, China and Iran remain the main concerns of traders.

14 Sep 2018

Odfjell Reiterates Scrubber Stance

It does not make sense for Odfjell, says CEO.

14 Sep 2018

Genoil Takes Another Step Towards Proving its Desulfurization Tech for Cheap 2020 Bunkers

Firm maintains it could offer the industry big savings on bunker costs.

14 Sep 2018

IMO 2020: Shipowners Need Protecting Against Fines, Delays from Off-Spec & Incompatible Fuels, Says BIMCO

These types of questions are becoming urgent, says BIMCO's Grant Hunter.

14 Sep 2018

Still No Headway on Bad Bunker Problems, so Choose Your Bunker Supplier Wisely: Gard

Bunker quality disputes can be very lengthy, costly and complex, says Gard.

14 Sep 2018

IMO 2020 INSIGHT: High Levels of Noncompliance Unavoidable in 2020

There needs to be global recognition of the tank cleaning conundrum, writes Robin Meech.

14 Sep 2018

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2018 Week 37

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from September 6 – September 12, 2018.

13 Sep 2018

P&I Club Urges Caution in Wake of Bad Fuel Episode

Know your counterparty and check the small print suggested as ways to curtail risk.

13 Sep 2018

IMO2020: Tank Cleaning Not Enough to Ensure Compliance When Switching to Low Sulfur Bunkers

There needs to be a shift in thinking on what sulfur compliance means, ExxonMobil tells Ship & Bunker.

13 Sep 2018

The Fuel Quality Crisis Contaminating 2020 Transition

It is wholly possible that the end of the residual area will produce some of the best margins ever…as long as the contaminants stay away, says 20|20 Marine Energy's Adrian Tolson.

13 Sep 2018

U.S. Tipped to Become World's Top Oil Producer - But Russia Ready for Record Output

If the figures prove true, this will be the first time the U.S. has been number one since 1973.

12 Sep 2018

Maersk Will Install a "Limited" Number of Scrubbers After All

The best solution remains with compliant fuels, says Maersk, some scrubbers will be used "to ensure compliance in time."

12 Sep 2018

IBIA Restructuring as CEO Justin Murphy Steps Down

Unni Einemo to take up newly created role of Director.

12 Sep 2018

DFDS Makes $46m Scrubber Commitment

For IMO 2020 compliance in the Med.

11 Sep 2018

Crude Spikes on Hurricane Florence

However, analysts say that fears over the impact of the monster storm are largely misplaced.

11 Sep 2018