LNG and LPG Touted To be Promising Fuels of Tomorrow
According to DNV GL, gas as shipping fuel for shipping is the “best choice” for the next decade if the maritime industry is looking to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, reports Seatrade Maritime...
Australia’s Billion Dollar Hydrogen Strategy
CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, maps the critical research steps Australia has to take to realize a hydrogen industry it says is potentially worth A$11 billion ($7.5 billion) a year by 2050, reports the...
Wartsila’s Take on Meeting the Challenges Ahead for Shipping
According to an excerpt published in Seatrade-Maritime News, ahead of Marintec China we talk to Östen Lindell, Director, Marine Unit East Asia & China, Wärtsilä Corporation, about what he sees as the top issues...
Bimco and Partners Launch Hull Underwater Cleaning Standard
In response to growing concerns over the impact of hull bio-fouling on the marine environment, BIMCO and a group of industry partners have set out to create an internationally recognised standard, says a press...
HSFO Availability Hit by IMO 2020 Preparations
According to an article published by Seatrade Maritime News, bunker vessels that handle heavy fuel oil (HFO) have already started cleaning their tanks in preparation for IMO 2020.
Decrease in availability
It means that high sulphur...
Human Factors Key To Ensure Scrubber Compliance
According to an article published in Riviera Maritime Media, operators of vessels with scrubber installations say regulatory compliance depends on efficient maintenance and training to overcoming operational issues.
Human factor needs to be addressed
The human...
How Decarbonisation Will Reshape Shipping?
According to an article published in Ship-Technology, Nations of the world have, in recent years, embarked on concerted efforts to meet the challenge of climate change. Those that haven’t do so at their peril,...
IMO-DCS: First Reporting Period of Fuel Oil Consumption To End
In the latest October 2016, MEPC 282 reunited and adopted mandatory MARPOL Annex VI requirements for ships to record and report their fuel oil consumption. Guidelines were also defined in terms of what should...
BIMCO To Hold IMO 2020 Seminars and Training Courses
BIMCO has lined up a number of IMO 2020 training programs and seminars from December 2019 to December 2020 at different locations.
Why choose BIMCO
Internationally recognized expertise
BIMCO stands out as a world leader for...
What Helped Ocean Carriers Average Operating Margin Improve To 3.6% in Q3?
Cheaper fuel prices helped ocean carriers improve their average operating margin to 3.6% in the third quarter, reports The LoadStar.
Q3 lead and loss
This compares with just 0.6% in Q3 last year and is despite...