Russia’s shadow tanker fleet has at least tripled since the 2022 invasion. US-EU sanctions are steadily blacklisting hundreds of ships, pushing up the cost of evasion and shrinking safe harbours. Operators are masking ownership through shell firms, swa…
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Owners and Charterers – question four Fast-paced regulatory, technological and contractual change continues to drive maritime decarbonisation, with numerous fresh challenges emerging day-to-day. To assist you in navigating these changing times, by focu…
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Since the 1st of January 2025, shipowners have faced new, strict restrictions on greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity levels when calling in EU ports. Unlike previous regulations, FuelEU Maritime is enforced by hefty penalties for non-compliance, driving act…
Flettner rotors, green fuels and pools: The path forward for FuelEU Maritime compliance Read More »
“As the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong Convention) enters into force we have updated our estimate for the ship recycling potential over the next 10 years. We now estimate the pote…
Ship recycling could double to 16,000 ships over the next 10 years Read More »
Engines running on Bio-blends containing Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME), especially pure FAME, e.g. 100% FAME can experience decreased engine oil viscosity over time. Fuel oil contamination in engine lubricants is a known phenomenon, and most marine-g…
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