IMO: Transition to low-sulfur fuels “extremely smooth”
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) reports that the reduction in the upper limit of the sulfur content of ships’ fuel oil to 0.5% (from 3.5%) that went into effect January 1, 2020,
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HHI Group and DNV GL report on green tankers of the future
In a recent “Green Tankers towards 2050” industry webinar, classification society DNV GL and South Korea’s HHI Group, the world’s largest shipbuilder, presented the results of new joint research on the development
Jet and automotive fuels now being used to blend marine fuels
In a Marine Fuel Alert, the UK P&I Club warns that, reflecting the destruction of demand the aviation and automobile industries have suffered in the wake of the pandemic, it is widely
Chevron Marine Lubricants assesses impacts of 2020 fuel switch
Chevron Marine Lubricants has published a new white paper on its experiences working with new fuels and lubricants after over half a year of low-sulfur fuel operations following the implementation of IMO
VIDEO: Mauritius oil spill clean up continues
Video posted today by Le Mauricien newspaper showed continuing efforts by Mauritians — many of them volunteers — to clean up oil spilled from the Capesize bulker Wakashio, which grounded off the
Lindsay-Blee in Colombia marine fuels partnership
Independent marine fuel company Lindsay‐Blee reports that it is has entered into an exclusive marketing and distribution agreement with Master Fuel SAS of Cartagena, Colombia. Effective immediately, under the agreement Lindsay‐Blee will
VIDEO: Stena Bulk trials 100% biofuel in MR tanker
The 49,646 dwt Stena Bulk MR tanker Stena Immortal ran on 100% biofuel during a recent 10-day sea trial. The tanker received the first delivery of GoodFuels Bio Fuel Oil during a
Two major international players gain Singapore bunker supplier licenses
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has awarded two new bunker supplier licenses to Minerva Bunkering and TFG Marine, following its call for applications for new licenses in December 2019.
Foreship reports surge in scrubber inquiries
Helsinki, Finland, headquartered naval architecture and marine engineering specialist Foreship says a growing number of shipowners are reviewing their decisions on the best way to meet IMO 2020 sulfur emissions limits. The
IMO calls transition to 2020 sulfur cap “relatively smooth”
The International Maritime Organization says that information from various sources has indicated there has been a relatively smooth transition to the 0.50% global limit on sulfur in marine fuels that came effective