New Year’s Day 2020 is firmly marked in the calendar as the refining and shipping industries prepare for change. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO)’s rules, in force from 1 January 2020, will see the current maximum fuel oil sulphur limit of…
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The cap means that the sulphur content of fuel oil used on board commercial ships trading globally must not exceed 0.50% m/m. This is a reduction from the current global limit of 3.50% m/m that applies outside of designated emission control areas (ECAs…
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The shipping industry faces a world of uncertainty as IMO 2020’s forthcoming rule changes the makeup of marine fuels to a lower 0.5% sulphur requirement. Ship owners will lean heavily on the supplies of complex Gulf Coast refiners that can turn t…
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Ship owners should be prepared for a lengthy and high cost process of constant revamping of the existing fleet of ships, as more and more bans and regulations are being put into force, with a view to limiting the industry’s environmental impact. …
High Cost Fleet Upgrades to Dominate Shipping Industry in the Years to Come Read More »
The deadline for implementing the IMO’s 2020 low-sulphur bunker fuel regulations is just three quarters away, and the shipping industry is still uncertain over the use of scrubbers. Although most shipowners are expecting tight availability of compliant…
Scrubber installation to ease supply pressure in crude tanker market Read More »