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IMO 2020 Not the End of the Story, Global Sulfur Cap Will Eventually Fall Further Down: Total

"We may first see ECA zones enlarged, or new zones introduced, but eventually there will be a stricter sulfur content limit on marine fuel," Managing Director Olivier Jouny tells Ship & Bunker.

2 Jan 2018

2018 to See Dry Bulk Fleet Grow at Slowest Pace Since 1999: BIMCO

Still, 2018 may not be quite as strong as 2017, and profits may not come around until 2019, says BIMCO's Chief Shipping Analyst Peter Sand.

29 Dec 2017

U.S./China Dispute Heralds Increased Geopolitical Risk for Crude in 2018

Everything from Venezuela's economy to an election in Libya bears monitoring, says Helima Croft.

29 Dec 2017

240 Vessels Now Fitted With Scrubbers, and That Number is Set to Accelerate: Clarksons

Around 5% of newbuild contracts in 2017 were for scrubber-equipped vessels.

29 Dec 2017

Box Ship Deliveries Grew 26% in 2017, Majority Were ULCS: Alphaliner

ULCS of 14,000 TEU or more made up 55 percent of the new capacity entering the market in 2017, says Alphaliner.

29 Dec 2017

Quadrise Combustion Boiler Trial Project in Saudi Arabia Edges Closer to Production

The trial is expected to commence early in 2018, once all the agreements are finalised.

29 Dec 2017

ClassNK Amends Fuel Consumption Reporting Rules

In line with changes in international conventions

29 Dec 2017

Scrubbers Temporary Solution for IMO2020, Says LNG Bunker Player

"LNG fuelled ships, combined with power-to-gas or biogas offer a credible and cost competitive path to decarbonisation and improved air quality," says Titan LNG.

29 Dec 2017

Expect a Surge of Activity as 2018 Becomes The "Tipping Year" for LNG Bunkers: SGMF

"We have witnessed such significant increase in the number of projects and infrastructure recently," says Mark Bell, General Manager, SGMF.

29 Dec 2017

Industry Insight: Fresh Thinking in the LNG Transfer Zone Easing Infrastructure Concerns

While availability of the fuel is not an issue, the infrastructure required for getting LNG bunkers onto ships is proving to be a limiting factor for the industry, Vincent Lagarrigue, Director, Trelleborg Oil and Marine, writes for Ship & Bunker.

29 Dec 2017

Oil Rises On Strength of Strong Demand Reports, Smaller Than Anticipated U.S. Inventory Builds

However, looming resumption of normal output in Libya and the North Sea may affect this week's gains.

28 Dec 2017

11% of All New Build Contracts in 2017 Were LNG-Powered Ships: Titan LNG

"The LNG bunkering infrastructure is maturing and the pricing of LNG has become structurally competitive versus MGO," the company says.

28 Dec 2017

Wilhelmsen: Scrubber Retrofit a Good Option

With attractive return on older ships

28 Dec 2017

Hydroville Hailed as First LR Classed Hydrogen-Powered Vessel

Hydroville is a 16-passenger vessel that will be employed on daily trips between Kruibeke and Antwerp.

22 Dec 2017

Wärtsilä's to Refit North Sea Giant with Cost-Cutting Energy Storage Solution

Wärtsilä says the installation will mark the world's first energy storage solution on board a large offshore supply vessel.

22 Dec 2017

ABS Awards AIP for "Environmentally-Efficient" VLEC Concept

The vessel also features a Selective Catalytic Reduction system that supports compliance with MARPOL Tier III.

22 Dec 2017

Aegean Appoints Chief Operating Officer

Company staffer Manolis Chochlakis promoted to senior position

22 Dec 2017

Interview: Total Gives Further Details on CMA CGM LNG Bunkering Plans

"This is being seen very much as a partnership and that is also reflected in the long term agreement," TMFGS Managing Director, Olivier Jouny, tells Ship & Bunker.

22 Dec 2017

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 49

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from December 14 – December 20, 2017.

21 Dec 2017

APL Achieves 48% CO2 Emission Reduction Against 2009 Levels

The news came as part of an announcement that APL has been awarded the silver rating for its 2017 CSR performance by EcoVadis.

21 Dec 2017