Batteries are used as an emergency source of electric power on ships of all types. Lead is usually found in lead-acid batteries. Lead is considered as heavy metal and correct handling of it is essential. Similarly, contact with acid is hazardous to hum…
There is no doubt that 2020 has been a turbulent year for commercial shipping. The coronavirus pandemic has shaken the global maritime transport. The pandemic waves have disrupted supply chains and cargo flows across the world. Global oil demand was se…
A look back into 2020: The headwinds, the tailwinds and everything in between Read More »
In the December 2020/January 2021 issue of Bunkerspot, BIMCO’s Deputy Secretary General Lars Robert Pedersen considers what the new MARPOL Annex VI amendments on ships’ operational efficiency will mean for the industry. Read the article below: It shoul…
Choppy waters: Rebalancing of crude tanker market looks difficult as demolitions decline. The ongoing lull in scrapping activity is a worrying sign for the crude tanker market which is struggling with overcapacity. Moreover, a sharp decline in vessel e…
Rough Seas Ahead For Crude Tanker Market As Demolitions Drop Read More »
Crude oil is a complex mixture of substances at varying ratios and in most cases contains at least some salt water. Even after desalination some of this brine remains dissolved in the crude and gradually sinks to the bottom of the cargo oil tank during…
Corrosion-resistant steels for cargo oil tanks Read More »