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IMO2020: More Blending Could Generate More Disputes
IMO2020: More Blending Could Generate More Disputes
And more demand for surveyor services, says Royal Marine director
25 Jul 2018
IMO 2020: Scrubber Skeptics Starting to Soften Their Stance
IMO 2020: Scrubber Skeptics Starting to Soften Their Stance
While the case for scrubbers is more compelling the larger the ship size, concerns still linger over the availability of HSFO outside of the major ports.
25 Jul 2018
ABS Updates Scrubber Advisory
ABS Updates Scrubber Advisory
Latest text addresses retrofitting existing vessels with an exhaust gas cleaning system.
24 Jul 2018
IMO 2020: Expect Bunker Price Spike, Economic Collapse, and a Global Review of the New Regs, says Verleger
IMO 2020: Expect Bunker Price Spike, Economic Collapse, and a Global Review of the New Regs, says Verleger
The respected analyst is the latest to predict dire consequences from the new global sulfur cap.
24 Jul 2018
IMO 2020 Regs Will Swing China's Bunker Demand "Very Close" to Singapore: Woodmac
IMO 2020 Regs Will Swing China's Bunker Demand "Very Close" to Singapore: Woodmac
Singapore is currently by far the world's biggest bunkering port by volume.
24 Jul 2018
IBIA Unveils New Logo
IBIA Unveils New Logo
"Our new logo is bright and dynamic," the association says,
24 Jul 2018
China: Newbuild Boxship Includes Turbochargers for "Maximum Fuel Efficiency"
China: Newbuild Boxship Includes Turbochargers for "Maximum Fuel Efficiency"
Sweden's ABB delivers units to Cosco 21,000 teu ship.
24 Jul 2018
China to Tighten Bunker Fuel Sulfur Limits
China to Tighten Bunker Fuel Sulfur Limits
Ahead of global rule change in 2020.
24 Jul 2018
US Refining Base to Benefit From Sulfur Cap Change
US Refining Base to Benefit From Sulfur Cap Change
US plants have biggest capacity for producing low sulfur fuels, analyst says.
24 Jul 2018
Bunker Contamination in the US Gulf : Legal and Practical Implications
Bunker Contamination in the US Gulf : Legal and Practical Implications
HFW considers some of the issues arising for those affected parties, including shipowners, time charterers and bunker suppliers.
23 Jul 2018
Rosneft Budgeting for $63 Oil as Russia, Iran Mull Energy Cooperation
Rosneft Budgeting for $63 Oil as Russia, Iran Mull Energy Cooperation
Both events suggest a more stable crude market moving forward.
23 Jul 2018
Crude Soft as Market Shows More Concern for Recession than US-Iran Rhetoric
Crude Soft as Market Shows More Concern for Recession than US-Iran Rhetoric
Analysts argue over whether we're heading for a massive tightening - or oversupply.
23 Jul 2018
IMO 2020: Another Tanker Owner Opts for Scrubbers
IMO 2020: Another Tanker Owner Opts for Scrubbers
Two tankers will be constructed at HMD's Ulsan, Korea ship building facilities.
23 Jul 2018
Choosing the Best IMO 2020 Compliance Route a Gamble, Says P&I Club
Choosing the Best IMO 2020 Compliance Route a Gamble, Says P&I Club
The outcome is heavily dependant on future fuel prices in 2020 and beyond.
23 Jul 2018
Virgin Voyages Strengthens Ties with Wärtsilä
Virgin Voyages Strengthens Ties with Wärtsilä
Maintenance deal follows last year's order for scrubbers, engines, and SCR systems.
23 Jul 2018
Shipowners Will Spend More Than $20 Billion on Scrubbers Over Next 5 Years: EGCSA
Shipowners Will Spend More Than $20 Billion on Scrubbers Over Next 5 Years: EGCSA
EGCSA is introducing a "stamp of quality" expectation for those entering commercial transactions with its members.
23 Jul 2018
IMO 2020: How Many Ships Have Scrubbers?
IMO 2020: How Many Ships Have Scrubbers?
Market shows a clear preference for open loop systems.
23 Jul 2018
Third Straight Weekly Loss for Crude as Concerns of Oversupply Continue
Third Straight Weekly Loss for Crude as Concerns of Oversupply Continue
Only a weakening U.S. dollar was able to boost prices on Friday.
20 Jul 2018
Another US law Firm Files Suit Against Aegean
Another US law Firm Files Suit Against Aegean
WeissLaw LLP covers national class action and shareholders' rights.
20 Jul 2018
Heidmar Bunkering Services Joins ClearLynx's Bunker Buying Platform
Heidmar Bunkering Services Joins ClearLynx's Bunker Buying Platform
To go live in August.
20 Jul 2018