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MSC, Celsius Latest Players to Fit Bunker Saving "Bubble Carpet" Systems
MSC, Celsius Latest Players to Fit Bunker Saving "Bubble Carpet" Systems
Tech to feature on box ship and two LNG tankers.
5 Sep 2018
ONE Open to Multiple Options for IMO 2020 Compliance
ONE Open to Multiple Options for IMO 2020 Compliance
But sees using hybrid fuels as its most realistic and cost-efficient solution for January 1, 2020.
5 Sep 2018
DNV GL, DISC to Develop 23,000 TEU LNG Fuelled Mega-Boxship
DNV GL, DISC to Develop 23,000 TEU LNG Fuelled Mega-Boxship
LNG is becoming a viable solution for container vessels, says DSIC President.
5 Sep 2018
Scrubber Manufacturer to Increase Capacity After "Huge" Increase in Demand
Scrubber Manufacturer to Increase Capacity After "Huge" Increase in Demand
So it can keep offering systems with delivery before 2020.
5 Sep 2018
IMO 2020: Eagle Bulk Opts for Scrubbers on Up to 37 Ships
IMO 2020: Eagle Bulk Opts for Scrubbers on Up to 37 Ships
Has developed a novel installation program to reduce off-hire time as compared with a typical shipyard installation.
4 Sep 2018
More Gains for Crude, But Breaking $80 This Year Will Take a "Geopolitical Event": Analyst
More Gains for Crude, But Breaking $80 This Year Will Take a "Geopolitical Event": Analyst
Meanwhile, Algeria says all is fine with the global market balance.
4 Sep 2018
IMO 2020: ExxonMobil to Hold Global "Journey to 2020" Series
IMO 2020: ExxonMobil to Hold Global "Journey to 2020" Series
The first symposium will be held at the Equinox Complex in Singapore on October 26.
4 Sep 2018
Langh Tech to Supply Scrubbers to NORDEN
Langh Tech to Supply Scrubbers to NORDEN
NORDEN says it considers investment in scrubbers economically highly attractive.
4 Sep 2018
Iraq Bunker Market Set for Another Boost
Iraq Bunker Market Set for Another Boost
Country poised to increase crude oil deliveries to 5 mbbls per day.
4 Sep 2018
Intertek ShipCare Launches New Fast Screening GCMS Service for Bunkers
Intertek ShipCare Launches New Fast Screening GCMS Service for Bunkers
Move driven by recent spate of bad bunkers and upcoming IMO2020 rule.
4 Sep 2018
Bunker Jobs: Broking and Business Development Roles in Dubai, London, and the US
Bunker Jobs: Broking and Business Development Roles in Dubai, London, and the US
NSI inviting applicants as part of its global strategy for IMO2020.
4 Sep 2018
OPEC Output Hits 2018 High Amid Concern Over Slowing China Demand
OPEC Output Hits 2018 High Amid Concern Over Slowing China Demand
Still, these elements aren't enough to dissuade some analysts that the market will tighten anyway.
3 Sep 2018
IMO 2020: Shell Sees Significant Lube Oil Shift
IMO 2020: Shell Sees Significant Lube Oil Shift
Higher BN cylinder oils to be replaced by BN40 or BN70 grades.
3 Sep 2018
IMO 2020: No Fear of Compliant Low Sulfur Bunker Shortage, says Maersk
IMO 2020: No Fear of Compliant Low Sulfur Bunker Shortage, says Maersk
Refineries and suppliers not fearing any shortage at all.
3 Sep 2018
What are 5 Steps Everyone Should Take to Prepare for IMO 2020?
What are 5 Steps Everyone Should Take to Prepare for IMO 2020?
Among its advice, IBIA says a business "may decide to wind down because your assets are not suited for a low-emissions and low-carbon future."
31 Aug 2018
IMO 2020 Means Less Predictable Fuels With Dramatic Implications for Vessels' Entire Bunker Fuel line: Alfa Laval
IMO 2020 Means Less Predictable Fuels With Dramatic Implications for Vessels' Entire Bunker Fuel line: Alfa Laval
Risks range from clogged fuel systems to engine stoppage.
31 Aug 2018
DNV GL: Cold Ironing Could Soon Become Standard Procedure
DNV GL: Cold Ironing Could Soon Become Standard Procedure
There is an increasing awareness of the impact of shipping emissions in ports, says DNV GL.
31 Aug 2018
Maersk Says IMO 2020 Could Add $2 Billion to its Bunker Bill
Maersk Says IMO 2020 Could Add $2 Billion to its Bunker Bill
Would represent an increase of 60% in bunker costs compared to 2017.
31 Aug 2018
1 in 4 Vessels on Order Have Scrubbers
1 in 4 Vessels on Order Have Scrubbers
But come 2020 some 90% of the world's fleet will still make the switch to burning compliant fuel.
30 Aug 2018
Crude Benchmarks Once Again Rise Based on Tightening Supply Fears
Crude Benchmarks Once Again Rise Based on Tightening Supply Fears
The IEA is stoking those fears by claiming Venezuela's woes may make the tightening obvious later this year.
30 Aug 2018