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Monjasa Commences VLSFO Supply in Colombia

Supply of IMO2020 grade bunkers also taking shape in Panama.

8 Oct 2019

IMO2020: Suppliers Offering 0.30%S "Tank Cleaning" Bunkers Ahead of 0.50%S Rule

"We have sourced several 0.3% sulfur products for owners," says NSI's Michael Donaldson-Badger.

8 Oct 2019

IMO2020: A Look at Some of the Less Talked About Changes for Bunker Buyers

We have moved past the low sulphur trial stems and now we are seeing real stems in preparation for January, writes NSI's Michael Donaldson-Badger.

8 Oct 2019

ISO 2020 PAS… To Be or Not To Be? Or Much Ado About Nothing?

The bunker community was awaiting breathlessly for the magic 2020 specs, but what it got instead is a political document.

8 Oct 2019

IMO2020: Bunker Suppliers Have Fallen Short on VLSFO Supply, says INTERCARGO

With vague fuel supply prospects and standards among the issues, shipowners are left to cope with the practical challenges on their own, the group says.

7 Oct 2019

Trafigura Closes New $1.5b Credit Facility

At a sizeable uptick from its initial plan for a USD $1.0 billion-equivalent facility.

7 Oct 2019

IMO2020: Freepoint, Rigby Join Forces on 0.50%S VLSFO Supply

We aim to be a leader in providing low sulfur fuel to satisfy global demand, says Rigby Refining CEO Michael Moore.

7 Oct 2019

IMO2020: Stonewin's 0.50% VLSFO Supply Takes Shape in Port Louis

Spot avails from October 15, committed to a long term supply deal with Shell, company tells Ship & Bunker.

7 Oct 2019

Outlook 2020: It's Getting Dangerous Out There

You better watch your step, warns SeaCred's Silber.

7 Oct 2019

Sri Lanka Approves $20b Investment from Singapore Firm for Second Refinery Project

Sugih Energy International's proposal to build a mega-refinery at Hambantota is the second such project to be approved this year.

4 Oct 2019

Emulsion Bunker Firm Quadrise Gets Another Cash Injection

Quadrise is now funded "in the medium-term".

4 Oct 2019

Singapore Digital Bunker Venture Secures S$850,000 Funding

From Schulte Group's venture capital arm and an anonymous private angel investor.

4 Oct 2019

Uncertainty Over India's Position on IMO2020 Compliance Lingers

Despite the country's regulator of shipping seeming to have taken a clear stance on the matter.

4 Oct 2019

Maersk Backs Proposal to Limit Engine Power

Says the move would reward the most efficient ships.

4 Oct 2019

Bunker Quality Issues Aren't Going Away: OCM

But right now it's availability of the 0.50% bunkers that's the biggest concern.

4 Oct 2019

Traders Dissatisfied With Business Growth Figures Cause More Crude Losses

Meanwhile, Saudi output has been restored to full capacity.

3 Oct 2019

Dan-Bunkering Adds 2 New Traders

Headcount at its Middelfart head office lifted to 17 Bunker Traders.

3 Oct 2019

Proman, Stena Bulk Ink JV to Operate Methanol Fuelled Tonnage

We are proud to be one of only three companies actively engaged in promoting Methanol as a marine fuel, says Proman Chief Executive.

3 Oct 2019

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 39

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from September 26 – October 3, 2019.

3 Oct 2019

IMO2020: VLSFO Supply Starts in Japan

Three refiners producing 0.50%S material.

3 Oct 2019