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What Are We Doing About the IMO2020 Bunker Credit Challenge?

Paul Hardy looks at why Owners are not contracting in great numbers for IMO2020, and a new type of contract aiming to change that.

14 Jun 2018

Recycling Bunkers Could Help Reduce Lifecycle GHG Emissions

Ecoslops says its La Mède recycling plant uses a third of the GHG emissions compared to standard hydrocarbon extraction and production.

14 Jun 2018

Japan: Bonded Bunker Fuel Sales Fall in April

Diesel sales also down over period.

14 Jun 2018

Exxon Developing Stronger Oil Trading Unit: Report

Oil major to join competitors in potentially lucrative area.

14 Jun 2018

Singapore: MPA Recommends Sending Fuel Use Data Ahead of Schedule

To ensure smooth-running of SEEMP process.

14 Jun 2018

OW Bunker: Court Delivers Fresh Blow for Physical Bunker Suppliers, Boost for ING

ING representatives say today's result brings further clarity over who is entitled to a lien, counsel to physical supplier says the opinion is "fundamentally wrong".

13 Jun 2018

Crude Rises but No Spikes from Now On, Says IEA

Meanwhile, Trump again blames OPEC for high oil prices.

13 Jun 2018

IMO 2020: Industry on Course for Unparalleled Bunker Contamination Challenges, Says Tolson

Industry must develop understanding of marine fuel supply, shun apathy, and instigate processes that ensure viable products, he says.

13 Jun 2018

Monjasa Acquires Bunker Tanker for NWE Ops Following "Steady Demand" for UK Services

"Monjasa now gains full ownership of the supply chain," says Group CEO, Anders Østergaard.

13 Jun 2018

Vietnam: Two Ships Fined for Fuel Oil Smuggling

One ship was Singapore registered.

13 Jun 2018

Star Bulk Puts in Order for 22 Scrubbers

Giving coverage to around a quarter of its fleet.

13 Jun 2018

Singapore Sets New Records as Bunker Sales Continue to Soar

Monthly sales of 500 CST product broke 1 million tonnes for the first time, but the number of calls for bunkers continues to fall.

13 Jun 2018

MSC Set to Sail Slower

2M partner Maersk Line also considering reduction in vessel speed.

12 Jun 2018

Oil Markets: Mixed Movements for Crude as Saudi Output Jumps and Venezuela's Falls Yet Further

Meanwhile, OPEC issues a cautious oil outlook despite declaring the glut to be over.

12 Jun 2018

USCG, P&I Club Issue "Bad Bunker" Warning

USCG advises owners closely monitor fuel oil system components and consult their bunker suppliers.

12 Jun 2018

Ferry Firm Responds to Rising Bunker Prices

Operator to drop rebates "due to current world fuel market conditions."

12 Jun 2018

Turkish Bunker Players Unite on IMO 2020

"All committee members declared that Istanbul bunker sector will be ready for IMO 2020 regulations," says new Committee.

12 Jun 2018

Møller to Appeal Guilty Verdict in OW Bunker Collapse Case

Former head of Singapore's Dynamic Oil Trading was sentenced last month to 18 months in jail.

12 Jun 2018

Low Flashpoint Bunkers in Singapore

Fuels were RMG 380 grade heavy fuel oils supplied by a single supplier.

12 Jun 2018

FOBAS Alert: Fuel Problems in Panama

The problems being described bear a strong similarity to the ongoing problems with contaminated fuel in the Houston and wider US gulf area.

12 Jun 2018