Exxon Starts New Unit to Raise Ultra-Low Sulfur Fuels
In a major development, Exxon Mobil has started operations at a new unit in their 366K bbl/day integrated Beaumont, Tex., facility in order to...
Bunkering Sector Mulls Biofuel Use in 2020
As the bunkering industry gears up for the International Maritime Organization's tighter sulfur emission standards from 2020, some market participants have been promoting the...
Magnificent VLCC-seven for TMC
TMC will supply marine compressed air systems for DSME's VLCCs.
The 7 VLCCs are a part of the Norwegian Hunter Group which are...
Venezuela Faces Fresh Blow With Ship-Fuel Rules
The new fuel rules regarding the use of clean marine fuels are delivering a big blow to cash-strapped Petroleos de Venezuela SA. Petroleos de...
2020 Fuel Surcharges Could be Reduced
The fuel surcharges that some container shipping companies are intending to pass on to customers as they look to meet the 2020 sulphur cap,...
Tight October Expected for Fuel Oil in Northwest Europe
ExxonMobil to stop RMG 380 CST fuel from its 320,000 b/d Antwerp refinery.
Fuel oil loadings for Singapore in September is under 1...
Chevron IMO 2020 Ready Lubricants
Chevron Marine Lubricants has developed a range of cylinder lubricants that is compatible with virtually all available global sulfur cap 2020 fuel compliance options.
Multi-fuel...
NYK Introduces Next-generation Ship’s Bridge
NYK has completely developed a ship bridge based on its new concept and it is ready to be deployed on a large container ship.
Key...
Autonomous Ship Challenges – MOL Conducts Onboard Test
On September 26, the MOL announced to conduct a demonstration test on a ferry equipped with the Intelligence Awareness System (IAS) along with the U.K.-based...
HFW Helps BIMCO Draft First 2020 Bunker Clause
HFW, a global, sector-focused law firm in association with BIMCO has released its first clause to support the International Maritime Organization’s 2020 sulphur emission rules.
Bunker...
[Watch] Learning to Avoid Fishing Vessel Collisions
Fishing vessels may not always be relied upon to keep a good lookout, manoeuvre as expected or display the correct lights and signals where...
Sulfur Cap Uncertain Options! Disruptions Expected
Disruptions expected in coal import and export markets
Increased voyage rates in the entire supply chain
Columbia to Asia and South Africa to...
[Watch] Giant Killer Whales Chasing a Boat
Stunning footage shows three massive orcas leaping out of the water just feet behind the motor boat as it speeds along the coast of...
Shipowners Form Scrubber Advocacy Group CSA 2020
A group of leading companies from the commercial shipping and cruise industries announced the creation of the Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 (CSA 2020), whose...
20 Mistakes Travelers Should Never Make on a Cruise Ship
Heading out on a cruise? You're in for the time of your life! Cruise ships can be one of the best (moving) vacation destinations....
Open Loop Scrubbers shall not be Banned
A rumoured ban on open-loop scrubbers in Chinese waters has no basis in fact claims Bimco’s regional manager for Asia, Wayne Zhuang, on good...
K Line Opens Up to Multiple 2020 Sulphur Cap Measure
The Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K-Line) announced its plan to comply with IMO's sulfur cap by adopting various measures to include scrubber and...
Cyber Security Survey Shows More Action is Needed in the Industry
According to the survey, in which more than 350 individuals responded, more than a fifth reported that they had been the victim of an...
Maritime Industry Sees Decline in Reportable Incidents
The maritime industry has seen a decline in reportable incidents, including a 24 percent decline in towing vessel incidents in 2017 over 2016, according...
Cargo Ship Owners & Master Charged Over Large Oil Spill
Upon allegations of a large oil spill in Darwin Harbour by the Northern Territory Department of Environment and Natural Resources on August 19, 2016,...
