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Scorpio Bulkers Sees Scrubber Retrofit Off-Hire Time Reach 40 Days

Delays are adding 15 days to off-hire time, according to Scorpio.

28 Jan 2020

Straits Inter Logistics to Take Over Malaysia's Labuan Liberty Terminal

The contract is set to last for six years from 1 April.

28 Jan 2020

'Frankenstein Fuels': The Bunker Industry's Intensifying War of Words Over Emissions

An environmental body labelling VLSFO blends 'Frankenstein fuels' is the latest evidence of fights over marine fuels getting more emotive.

28 Jan 2020

Rising Coronavirus Death Toll Causes Three Month Low Crude Prices

Analyst warns to expect erratic trading behaviour in the near future.

27 Jan 2020

Converting an Open-Loop Scrubber to a Hybrid is 'Simple': Yara Marine

The conversions could be done without the need for dry-docking.

27 Jan 2020

Mediterranean Delivered VLSFO Premium Over Cargoes Reaches $90/MT: Platts

The Gibraltar delivered VLSFO premium over CIF Med cargoes has averaged $90.38/mt so far this month, according to Platts.

27 Jan 2020

Fujairah VLSFO Prices Drop Below Singapore for First Time Since October

Fujairah VLSFO was last assesed below Singapore on 3 October.

27 Jan 2020

Dan-Bunkering Adds Four Traders to Dubai Office

The expansion makes Dan-Bunkering's Dubai office its largest by number of traders.

27 Jan 2020

VIEWPOINT: New Ship Fuel Rule Could have Negative Health and Climate Impacts

Fuel test results submitted to the IMO indicate the new blended IMO2020 fuels could overnight send ship-source black carbon emissions soaring.

27 Jan 2020

Coronavirus Causes More Losses For Crude, While Libyan Shutdowns Described As "A Bullet In The Head"

Still, one analyst thinks traders have overreacted to the virus.

24 Jan 2020

INTERVIEW: Monjasa Seeks Greater Bunker Transparency in Digitalisation Push

Monjasa is reaching out to other parties in a project aimed at making the bunker industry more data-driven and transparent.

24 Jan 2020

Petrochina Takes Top Slot Among Singapore Bunker Suppliers for 2019

2018's top supplier, Ocean Bunkering Services Pte Ltd, dropped to third place last year.

24 Jan 2020

Don't Expect to See China VLSFO Supply Boost Before Q2: Reuters

It would take at least three months to add refinery infrastructure and adjust production plans, according to an official at a Sinopec plant.

24 Jan 2020

Coronavirus May Cause 'Short-Term Headwinds' for Tanker Market: Analyst

The consultancy cited the SARS epidemic in 2003 in analysing the potential impact on the tanker market if the virus spreads further.

24 Jan 2020

V-TIC Insight: The Rise of Additive Companies to Meet the VLSFO Challenge

As the fuels are changing, so too are customer strategies to deal with these new scenarios.

24 Jan 2020

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2020 Week 3

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from January 16 – January 22, 2020.

23 Jan 2020

Copenhagen Bunker Market Reports 'Surprisingly Smooth' IMO 2020 Transition: IBIA

Ibia's Unni Einemo heard reports from Danish shipping and bunkering companies during a visit to Copenhagen earlier this month.

23 Jan 2020

Maersk Hikes BAF on Rising VLSFO Prices

The rate increased will be communicated by the end of January and will come into effect on 1 March.

23 Jan 2020

Ammonia-Powered Fuel Cell Project Receives €10 Million of EU Funding

The ship will be able to run on green ammonia for 3,000 hours per year after the system is installed.

23 Jan 2020

Eagle Bulk Sees Increase in Advance Notice Needed for HSFO Stems

The company now warns suppliers seven to ten days in advance when it needs HSFO.

23 Jan 2020