Despite VLSFO being only marginally worse than HSFO, it is the critical quality parameters that are often recorded off-spec It has been over a month since the IMO2020 regulation came into force and there are mixed views on how the transition has gone s…
VLSFO: Better Quality But Watch For Critical Parameters Read More »
The current freight rate crisis across most markets could offer a solid opportunity for ship owners to sell some of their older ships and alleviate tonnage oversupply issues. However, over the course of the past week, prices offered by scrapyards have …
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Now that we have passed 1st January 2020, the much anticipated global sulphur cap is finally a reality. The importance of this clean air initiative for global health is widely agreed and should not be under emphasised. Likewise, the critical role that …
LNG-Fuelled Ships on Order Rise By 50% in 12 Months Says SEA\LNG Read More »
A survey has found that shipping sees a vast potential reduction in fuel consumption. Responding to a survey by NAPA and BLUE Insight, owners, managers, operators and charterers felt that on average, it was possible to reduce 28% of their fuel consumpt…
Survey: Owners and charterers believe that voyage efficiency savings of 28% are possible Read More »
On 5th February 2020, The Bahamas continued its long-held tradition of making its annual assessment payment to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in full and in advance of the payment the deadline. The contribution for 2020 was followed up b…