BIMCO has developed two 2020 bunker clauses that deal with general compliance and the transitional period for an early December release. The Global Marine Fuel Sulphur Clause for Time Charter Parties was approved by the Documentary Committee at its mee…
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The industry is anxious about ships potentially being penalised if, despite their best efforts, ships are unable to be fully compliant with the 0.50% sulphur limit. Naturally, the industry wants reassurance that port State control (PSC) authorities wil…
IMO won’t call for pragmatic enforcement during initial phase of 2020 Read More »
Did you know that states that are parties to MARPOL Annex VI are supposed to inform the International Maritime Organization of the availability of compliant fuel oils in their ports? There is, in fact, an established mechanism to do so and now it is ho…
States urged to report availability of 2020 compliant fuels to IMO Read More »
Capesize It was a brutal week for the big ships as rates tumbled on all routes. A BHP Billiton derailment in West Australia sparked fears of a shortfall in shipments leaving the field clear for others to drive rates lower. Latest reports suggest operat…
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Optimal performance can only be achieved through intelligent action. Peak physical performance of any athlete is reached and maintained with forensic monitoring and control – of energy consumed, of exertion, of performance – based on the physical requi…
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