BP Marine to roll out IMO 2020 compliant VLSFO
BP Marine reports that it will begin to retail low sulfur fuel that meets new IMO regulations limiting the sulfur content of marine fuels. BP is introducing a new very low sulfur
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BWMS: USCG takes another look at what’s a “scheduled drydocking”
The Coast Guard has reconsidered how it interprets the rules on extension of the compliance date for installation of a ballast water management system. Here’s what it says in a posting on
New research makes case for workboat repower grants
New research makes a powerful case for continued funding for EPA Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grants and loans for projects that reduce emissions from existing workboat diesel engines. It also underscores
Eletson to retrofit Wärtsilä BWMS fleetwide
Piraeus, Greece, based operator Eletson is to retrofit its entire fleet with Wärtsilä’s Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS). A total of 23 product oil, chemical, and LPG carriers in the Eletson fleet
Carnival releases scientific study of scrubber wash-water quality
As an increasing number of jurisdictions put restrictions on discharges from exhaust gas scrubbers, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has released the results of an independent, two-year scientific scrubber
MAN to convert 15,000 TEU box ship to LNG dual fuel operation
MAN Energy Solutions has signed a contract for the conversion of the 15,000 TEU Hapag-Lloyd container vessel MV Sajir to dual-fuel operation (see earlier story). The Sajir is one of 17 LNG-ready
White paper calls for transparency on IMO 2020 fuel surcharges
Seabury Maritime LLC is warning that ocean carriers must be transparent with shippers on how they calculate fuel surcharges. It says that ocean carriers and shippers alike are facing “an uncomfortable uncertainty”
HFO spill from grounded bulker threatens World Heritage site
Pollution from the Solomon Trader, a 1994 built bulk carrier that ran aground in the Solomon Islands on February 5 is now threatening Kangava Bay, Rennell island, home to a UNESCO World
German Naval Yards Kiel floats out LNG fueled research vessel
German Naval Yards Kiel, has floated out Atair, the world’s first LNG fueled research vessel, after a building period of 16 months. The 75 m vessel is being built for Germany’s Bundesamt
Gasum completes its 100th ship-to-ship LNG bunkering
In another demonstration that LNG bunkering is now becoming routine in many areas, Espoo, Finland headquartered Gasum reports that the 5,800 cu.m bunkering vessel Coralius, carried out its 100th LNG bunkering on