Signing a supply agreement with Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science (Hitachi High-Tech), Wilhelmsen will supply Hitachi High-Tech’s industry-leading handheld XRF analysers to the maritime market, enabling vessel crews to accurately and efficiently tes…
“The 2020 global sulphur cap will be the regulatory game changer of the decade with profound implications for the economics of shipping” believes Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Esben Poulsson. “But there are even more profound…
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With the deadline of IMO Sulphur Cap 2020 drawing closer, we understand the owner’s concern to remain operational while complying with this environmental regulation. Having a good implementation / fuel oil changeover plan is just the beginning of…
Challenges when using compliant fuel Read More »
The implementation of new regulations affecting marine fuel specifications will have implications for crude oil and petroleum product markets over the coming decade. Previous Today in Energy articles described these regulations and the short-term impli…
More stringent marine sulfur limits mean changes for U.S. refiners and ocean vessels Read More »
Scrubbers are a recognised solution to dealing with air pollution under MARPOL Annex VI but recent local bans on washwater discharges from open loop systems have increased a widespread misconception that there are no safeguards against their environmen…
Facts and fears in the open loop scrubber debate Read More »