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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The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) enters into force on 26 June 2025 and requires existing vessels of 500 GT and above to have on board an International Certificate on Inventory of Haz…
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With the threat of the closure of the Hormuz Strait gaining substantial ground after the weekend’s developments, it’s safe to say that any analysis about the tanker market can immediately become obsolete. This is further testament to the volatile natur…
Tanker Market Caught in War and Geopolitics “Fever” Read More »
The decarbonisation spotlight on shipping is often on shone on alternative fuels, but the role of energy efficiency should not be overlooked, according to a shipping expert. In a recent DNV Maritime Impact podcast, DNV’s director of environment for mar…
Energy efficiency: the unsung hero of decarbonisation? Read More »
Introduction: the Hormuz Strait and its significance The world is still reacting to the dramatic outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Iran on 13 June 2025, which has included reciprocal missile and bomb strikes by both states. In the maritime com…
Iran-Israel conflict and the Strait of Hormuz: Charterparty implications Read More »