Our members and customers will be aware of the widely reported problems with fuel supplied at ports in the US Gulf region, Caribbean and Far East. The nature of the problem Certain compounds – phenols and fatty acids, amongst others – have …
“Bad” bunkers in the US Gulf, Caribbean and Far East Read More »
It seems that ship owners are still finding their footing after the lull of the summer period, with very few of them dipping their toes in the newbuilding market. In its latest weekly report, Allied Shipbroking said that “a fairly quiet week was to be …
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The rapidly approaching 2020 fuel sulphur cap and newly announced IMO greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction strategy have put the spotlight onto alternative fuels for shipping. DNV GL’s new AFI platform offers a comprehensive and continually updated overview …
Confidence in the ability of sound risk management to contribute to commercial success in the shipping industry has fallen in the last 12 months, according to our annual Shipping Risk Survey. Respondents to the survey rated the extent to which enterpri…
Weak spots identified in shipping risk management Read More »
A few rays of hope can be found in the upcoming prospects of the tanker market, such as the positive impact of the coming 2020 low-sulphur marine fuel rule, which is expected to create new and lucrative trade routes. However, overall, long-term tanker …