Shipbreaking is among the most dangerous jobs in the world, according to the International Labour Organisation. This is the process of breaking up huge old ships into spare parts. It almost always happens in developing countries and comes with an unacc…
How to recycle a huge ship – safely and sustainably Read More »
Bunkering is one of the most common operations carried out on board, regardless of the vessel type or size. Despite it being a routine operation, disputes may arise, such as those regarding the quantity or quality of bunkers and in some cases the legal…
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New Technical Reference document will help shipowners, ports and bunker suppliers understand processes and procedures for the safe use of methanol as a marine fuel. As stakeholders across the maritime industry assess future fuel options in support of t…
LR and Methanol Institute launch guidance on methanol bunkering Read More »
The pandemic-led weak projections for economic growth will derail US LNG exports in full-year 2020 with the country also losing ground in the long term due to major delays in liquefaction projects. US LNG exports were strong between 2017 and 2019, driv…
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Nearly a quarter of total bunker sales in Singapore refuelled scrubber-fitted ships with high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) in July, thereby reaching the highest level of HSFO sales so far in 2020 with 24% of total bunker sales – or 988,000 tonnes. Despite o…
Shipping number of the week: High-sulphur fuel oil sales reach 24% of total in Singapore Read More »