Thriving LNG Bunkering, Oil Storage and Refining at Fujairah
Insight presents a series of articles exploring aspects of the global trade in crude oil and refined products. In the final instalment, Dania EL Saadi reports on developments at the UAE’s port of Fujairah,...
Maersk’s New Decommissioning Business Lands First Gig
Maersk Decom, together with Maersk Supply Service, is project managing the removal, recycling and waste management.
Perenco has booked the company to remove and recycle the subsea infrastructure of its Thames field in...
Legal Perspective On Environmental Regulations
Ganado Advocates of Malta give a glimpse into the 2020 Sulphur Regulations and the Ship Recycling EU Regulation, reports Mondaq.
Global Sulphur Limit of 2020
Pursuant to the amendments made to MARPOL Annex 6, the International...
ABB Takes a Leap in Fuel Efficiency With Launch of New Propulsion Model
ABB enters new market segment with order to install Azipod® electric propulsion on board two dry bulk carriers from Germany’s largest bulk carrier company Oldendorff Carriers, says a press release published on their website.
Azipod®...
HSFO Still in Business Even With Shippers Adopting Cleaner Fuels
Asia’s spot premium for 380-centistoke (cst) high-sulfur fuel oil (HSFO) is expected to ease gradually from its recent record highs as shippers adopt cleaner marine fuels next year to meet new, tougher rules on...
As Cargo Ship Fires Turn Deadly Cargo Verification Becomes Essential
With containerships now reaching the 24,000 teu mark, fighting fires onboard has become an almost impossible task. The onus now needs to be on preventing misdeclared cargoes getting on board in the first place,...
MacGregor’s Innovative Ways Made the World’s Largest Cargo System Possible for MSC
In a major development, MacGregor which is part of Cargotec, has announced that they have designed the cargo system for the world’s largest container ship in close collaboration with MSC from an early stage...
Total Renews VLSFO Commitment To Maintain Clients’ Customized Solutions
In a major development, Total has announced that they want to maintain ‘flexibility’ either sourcing directly from its refineries or blending heavy fuel oil and distillates to help its clients navigate the transition. Keeping...
Cheap Gasoil Has an Edge Over Expensive VLSFO Ahead of 2020 Switch
According to a Reuters report, when new global rules limiting the amount of sulfur in shipping fuels were announced, marine gasoil (MGO), a type of diesel fuel used on ships, was declared the early...
[FAQ] Guidelines for Monitoring Fuel Characteristics & Properties
In a recent joint industry guidance issued by shippers, refiners and suppliers alongwith key major industry forums such as the CIMAC, a detailed report on how and what to do regarding fuel quality has...