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Desulfurization Tech Still Seen as Important IMO2020 Tool
Desulfurization Tech Still Seen as Important IMO2020 Tool
Canada's IUT pressing ahead with plans to make it a commercial reality.
23 Apr 2019
New Hire at Island Oil
New Hire at Island Oil
Manos Katsipis joins as Senior Cargo Trader.
23 Apr 2019
Crude Surges Due to End of Iran Waivers, but Figures Suggest There's No Cause For Panic
Crude Surges Due to End of Iran Waivers, but Figures Suggest There's No Cause For Panic
Experts note that Saudis and UAE can easily compensate for total loss of Iran output.
22 Apr 2019
Another Weekly Gain for Crude Prices Due to Perceived Market Tightening
Another Weekly Gain for Crude Prices Due to Perceived Market Tightening
However, whether prices remain bullish is unclear.
18 Apr 2019
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 15
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 15
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from April 11 – April 17, 2019.
18 Apr 2019
Oryx Expands Bunkering Footprint
Oryx Expands Bunkering Footprint
Takes majority stake in South African Marine Fuels.
18 Apr 2019
North Updates IMO2020 Switchover Guidance
North Updates IMO2020 Switchover Guidance
It's important to do it safe and do it right, says Loss Prevention Executive, Mark Smith.
18 Apr 2019
UK Chamber: War on Open-Loop Scrubbers More About Commercial Pressures than Scientific Evidence
UK Chamber: War on Open-Loop Scrubbers More About Commercial Pressures than Scientific Evidence
But the Chamber will support any review of wash discharge standards if necessary, says Policy Director Anna Ziou.
18 Apr 2019
Miscalculated Drawdown Prediction Causes Crude Price Decline
Miscalculated Drawdown Prediction Causes Crude Price Decline
However, gains overall continue for the commodity.
17 Apr 2019
IMO2020: Charterparties Advised to Make Separate Contractual Arrangements for Scrubber Equipped Tonnage
IMO2020: Charterparties Advised to Make Separate Contractual Arrangements for Scrubber Equipped Tonnage
Existing time charterparties not necessarily drafted with the upcoming regulatory change in mind, says The Standard Club.
17 Apr 2019
IMO2020: Uncertainty on Pricing, Quality Persists
IMO2020: Uncertainty on Pricing, Quality Persists
Delegates gathered at the 7th Bunkernet Bunker Conference told markets could also be impacted by factors outside of the marine fuel sector.
17 Apr 2019
4 key Areas Need to be Addressed Before IMO 2020 Deadline: UK Chamber
4 key Areas Need to be Addressed Before IMO 2020 Deadline: UK Chamber
Shipowners need certainty in order to implement and make decisions that will achieve compliance, says Policy Director, Anna Ziou.
17 Apr 2019
Number of Vessels Opting for Scrubbers Quadruples in 12 Months
Number of Vessels Opting for Scrubbers Quadruples in 12 Months
3,229 vessels have either ordered or been installed with scrubbers.
17 Apr 2019
IMO2020: Yara Slashes Scrubber Delivery Time
IMO2020: Yara Slashes Scrubber Delivery Time
Thanks to new facilities in China.
16 Apr 2019
Crude Traders Refocus on Global Tightening as OPEC Criticized for Being Overly Effective
Crude Traders Refocus on Global Tightening as OPEC Criticized for Being Overly Effective
But Russia sends more signals that OPEC's cutbacks could end soon.
16 Apr 2019
BW LPG Sees Bunker Saving Benefits from Vessel Performance Monitoring
BW LPG Sees Bunker Saving Benefits from Vessel Performance Monitoring
Renews contract with Propulsion Dynamics' CASPER service.
16 Apr 2019
Brightoil CEO Sit Forced to Step Down After Being Declared Bankrupt
Brightoil CEO Sit Forced to Step Down After Being Declared Bankrupt
Hong Kong High Court ruling relates to debts owed by Brightoil's Singapore entity guaranteed by Sit.
16 Apr 2019
Panama Bunker Volumes Drop 20%
Panama Bunker Volumes Drop 20%
2019 starts the year with lowest sales since 2015.
16 Apr 2019
China's Sinopec Wins Bid to Control Bunkering at Hambantota
China's Sinopec Wins Bid to Control Bunkering at Hambantota
23 parties said to have shown interest, including companies from Singapore, India, and Dubai.
16 Apr 2019
2019: The Shipping Industry's Swan Song
2019: The Shipping Industry's Swan Song
With the IMO2020 deadline looming, making the right move at the right time will have big economic consequences
16 Apr 2019