The only commercial technology solution currently available to meet compliance with MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 14 is an exhaust gas cleaning system, namely scrubbing. Remember Regulation 14 requires ships to use 0.10%S fuel in ECAs and 0.50%S fuel glob…
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The fleet capable of running on LNG fuel has tripled in size over the last 10 years, and though its size remains limited, growth has sped up recently in line with the accelerated environmental agenda. While this fleet was originally dominated by LNG ca…
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Brisk growth in China’s enormous seaborne trade has resumed over the past couple of years, following an earlier sharp slowing of the upwards trend. Potential for further expansion ahead is still visible, but it is not easy to foresee precisely how some…
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BIMCO’s Documentary Committee is expected to adopt a new version of the standard contract Bunker Terms in New York on May 2. The Bunker Terms 2018 have been drafted by representatives from across the bunker industry. It is a balanced set of terms…
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Asset values remain depressed across the clean Tanker markets, creating buying opportunities for prime age tonnage. Younger ships provide investors with an asset that is well placed to appreciate when the shipping markets do turn. LR1s have been unfash…
Time to buy the dip in LR1 Tankers? Read More »