Underage Stowaways Aboard UK-Bound Cargo Ship
The crew members of an Estonian cargo ship, the MV Anetta, have found four irregular migrants, reports Morocco World News.
The vessel sailed from Zeebrugge in Belgium and was due to arrive at the Great...
80% German Maritime Companies To Opt for LSFO
German shipping companies are planning to switch to the new sulfur-reduced Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (LSFO) from next year on, reports Xinhuanet.com.
Switch to LSFO
More than 80 percent of German shipping companies are planning to...
Industry is Ready for IMO 2020, Says Edmund Hughes, IMO
Ahead of the implementation of IMO sulphur regulations, The Maritime Executive Marine Strategy Editor had an interview with Edmund Hughes, Head of Air Pollution and Energy Efficiency at IMO. For the question, “if the...
CSSC-LR Joint Efforts To Key Digitization & Decarbonization Issues Through Research
In a major development, Classification Society Lloyd's Register has announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s biggest shipbuilding group, China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), to jointly study, research and...
IMO Reiterates Emission Reduction Steps at COP25 Ahead of 2020
In a major development, IMO has presented its latest work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping to the UN climate change conference (COP 25) in Spain (2-13 December), says a press release published...
[FAQ] Guidelines for Consistent Implementation of the Sulphur Cap
For ships operating outside designated Emission Control Areas, IMO has set a limit for
sulphur in fuel oil used on board ships of 0.50% m/m (mass by mass) from 1 January
2020. This will significantly reduce...
CSA Criticizes Malaysia’s Ban on Open-loop Scrubbers
Members of CSA has expressed disappointment over Malaysia’s decision to prohibit the use of open-loop scrubbers in its coastal waters.
This is stressing for shipowners who have already opted for scrubbers as a...
Fujairah Bunker Fuel Stocks Hit a Record High!
Stockpiles of bunker fuels and other heavy residues and distillates climbed to a record in Fujairah.
This is because shippers switched fuel types to meet new rules taking effect in January 2020.
Heavy...
Armed Perpetrators Boarding Merchant Ships in Singapore Strait Raises Concerns!
According to an article published in Channel News Asia, armed perpetrators are boarding big merchant ships in the Singapore Strait with multiple incidents in the past two months.
What happened?
A case was reported case on...
Fuel Market Calm Ahead of IMO Changeover
Fears about a shortage of diesel and other middle distillates stemming from new marine pollution regulations have receded.
Distillate premiums have fallen to some of the lowest levels for two years.
According to...