Shipowners have picked up their investment plans, as both newbuilding orders and acquisitions of second hand tonnage have been strong lately. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal noted that “strong contracting activity resumed in the past…
Newbuilding Activity and S&P Sales In Full Swing Read More »
There are many legal issues that operators should be aware of when deciding to supply bunkers in Argentina, not to mention operational issues regarding: – the lack of barges available; – delays due to weather; and – congestion during …
Bunker supply and VAT Read More »
The UK Chamber is helping its members prepare for the IMO’s global sulphur cap in 2020, a new regulation that could be highly disruptive without the right guidance. Time is running short and just months remain before the IMO’s global limit on the sulph…
IMO 2020: Countdown to compliance Read More »
Nowadays, governments, companies and communities are struggling with one huge problem, which is the necessity of reducing emissions of huge pollutants and precursors such as NOx, CO2, Particulate matter (PM) and SOx to the atmosphere. The Hazardous Gas…
Fuel Treatment – Reduce Emission and Increase Profits Read More »
As of January 2020, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), in line with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) will set new limits on the sulphur content in fuel oils on board vessels. Even though ships…
Air Pollution in Shipping: The Further Reduction of S02 Emissions 2020 Read More »