Speed reduction of up to -30% will lead to net cost savings for shipping industry and states in the majority of cases. The highest savings are to be achieved especially when fuel prices are high and shipowners’ earnings are low, including on long…
We have partnered with Oslo based shipping consultancy firm ViaMar to provide Future Market values for each individual vessel in the Tanker, Bulker, Container and LPG fleet. Future Market Values are quarterly predictions for individual vessels provided…
To 2019 and beyond: forecasted Bulker, Tanker, Container and LPG values Read More »
Fluorinated gases (F-gases) are a range of powerful greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. The most common F-gases are hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are typically used in refrigeration and air-conditioning…
EU F-gas Regulation: What it means for the Maritime Industry Read More »
Two new model courses were validated by the Sub-Committee: – Advanced training for masters, officers, ratings and other personnel on ships subject to the International Code of Safety for Ship Using Gases or Other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code); …
New IMO model courses on IGF Code training validated Read More »
Limited LNG bunkering infrastructure has long been blamed for holding back the shipping industry’s adoption of LNG as a fuel. It’s a textbook chicken-and-egg problem: Fleet operators won’t switch to gas if they cannot be confident of supply, while supp…
Big ambitions for small-scale LNG bunkering Read More »