Engines running on Bio-blends containing Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME), especially pure FAME, e.g. 100% FAME can experience decreased engine oil viscosity over time. Fuel oil contamination in engine lubricants is a known phenomenon, and most marine-g…
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Spot rates on the East-West routes are the most volatile; rates on intra-Asia routes the most stable. So, what are the implications for shippers? More than five years have passed since the huge shipping disruptions, damaging port congestion and cost sp…
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The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) enters into force on 26 June 2025 and requires existing vessels of 500 GT and above to have on board an International Certificate on Inventory of Haz…
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Capesize The Capesize market trended downward this week, with sentiment consistently softening, particularly in the Pacific. C5 rates came under pressure as iron ore volumes from West Australia declined. While coal cargoes from East Australia offered s…
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A clear uptick in casualties in 2024, driven by machinery damage/failure and an ageing fleet, stands out in the latest analysis of Lloyd’s List Intelligence casualty data. The number of maritime casualties rose by 15% in 2024. Coupled with a 7% rise in…
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