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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

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

NSI inviting applicants as part of its global strategy for IMO2020.

4 Sep 2018

Monjasa Buys Another Bunker Tanker

Vessel provides bunker operations off Namibia in West Africa.

3 Sep 2018

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

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

Refineries and suppliers not fearing any shortage at all.

3 Sep 2018

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

Risks range from clogged fuel systems to engine stoppage.

31 Aug 2018

China to Make Earlier then Expected Start for 0.5% Sulfur Cap in ECAs

New regs will come into force from October 1, 2018 for Shanghai and Zhejiang.

31 Aug 2018

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

Would represent an increase of 60% in bunker costs compared to 2017.

31 Aug 2018

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

OPEC Adheres to Cuts While Boosting Production

The cartel and non-members are also looking to formalize their output cooperation for the long term.

30 Aug 2018

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

IMO 2020: Hong Kong Owner Snubs Scrubbers

Says long term technical and commercial viability of scrubbers is yet to be proven, cost of the tech is falling.

30 Aug 2018

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2018 Week 35

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from August 23 – August 29, 2018.

30 Aug 2018

Five Key Misconceptions of Wind Propulsion Solutions for Commercial Vessels

Today's tech firmly focused on a modern, decarbonised fleet fit for purpose in the 21st century, says IWSA Secretary General Gavin Allwright.

30 Aug 2018

IMO 2020: BW LPG Opts for LPG Bunkers

"Responsible operations and profitability are not conflicting goals," says CEO Martin Ackermann.

30 Aug 2018

Maersk Tankers: Wind Propulsion Technology Could Take Us to a New Playing Field

Maersk Tankers "breaking ground in the product tanker industry" with trial of Flettner rotor-based wind propulsion system to help cut bunker consumption.

30 Aug 2018