Confusion about whether the existing ISO 8217 marine fuel quality standard will cover fuel blends produced to meet the 0.50% sulphur limit has, hopefully, been cleared up at last week’s meeting at the International Maritime Organization. Concerns about…
Considerations on the safety of 2020 fuel blends addressed at IMO meeting Read More »
The newbuilding market has been gearing up for the summer lull, as vacations near and ship owners are reluctant to commit more capital, amid a trade war of global proportions. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking noted that it was…
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There appears to be significant support among IMO member States to ensure consistency in fuel oil testing and verification procedures for the verification of compliance with MARPOL Annex VI sulphur limits through regulatory amendments. The intersession…
IMO working group makes progress on sulphur testing and verification issues Read More »
In a survey conducted by global law firm Reed Smith, industry participants were asked: Which technology will be the most significant driver of change over the next five years? The industry responded that analytics of big data and technology to address …
Tanker owners are finding it hard to catch a break these days, as a mere rise in freight rates is quickly compounded by increasing bunker costs and a lull in demolition activity, due to the monsoon season. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Charle…
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