May, 2025
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Tue06May
Vernon Jayanathan of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd discusses how bunker employees and employers can deal with the job market during a slump in oil prices.
INTERVIEW: How to Navigate the Bunker Job Market in a Downturn
April, 2025
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Thu24Apr
Steve Bee of VPS discusses the potential for cashew nut shell liquid to be used as a biofuel component in bunker blends.
VPS: Cashew Nut Shell Liquid – Biofuel Saviour or Concerning Contaminant?
Wed23Apr
Initial Ship & Bunker analysis shows ships would need to use between 17.6% and 23.3% biofuel in B100 terms to avoid penalty charges in 2028.
IMO 2028: How Much Biofuel Will Be Needed to Avoid Penalties?
Fri18Apr
Initial Ship & Bunker estimates show surplus units generated by the use of FAME B100 may be available for as little as $312/mtCO2e in 2028.
IMO 2028: How Much Will 'Surplus Units' Cost?
Thu17Apr
If the Q1 total were replicated over the rest of 2025, Singapore's annual sales would reach 52 million mt, down by 4.5% from 2024's record high.
ANALYSIS: Singapore Quarterly Bunker Sales Drop to Lowest Since Q3 2023
Wed16Apr
Steve Bee and Emilian Buksak of VPS discuss the new IMO 2028 deal.
VPS: A New Legislative Measure for the Decarbonisation of Shipping
Wed16Apr
Maria Angeles Lopez, decarbonisation manager at Peninsula, discusses the options shipping companies have for FuelEU Maritime compliance.
INSIGHT: FuelEU Maritime Means Shipowners Cannot Afford to Wait on Alternative Fuels
Tue15Apr
Initial estimates indicate shipping can expect to pay about $76/mt extra in IMO 2028 compliance costs for every tonne of VLSFO consumed in 2028.
IMO 2028: How Much Is it Going to Cost?
Mon14Apr
Steve Bee of VPS discusses how to avoid engine damage from cat fines.
VPS: How Fuel System Check Monitoring Will Reduce Risks, Save Time and Money
Mon14Apr
The shipping industry is busy digesting a complex but relatively unambitious new decarbonisation framework from its global regulator.
IMO 2028 Deal Sparks Disappointment as Flat Levy Ditched