Shell VLSFO Fuel Availability 2020 Announced
On October 3, the Shell global marine fuels network launched the fuel availability plan for key ports in 2020.
Enable customers to meet IMO's 2020 regulation
The Shell’s global marine fuels network has rolled out the...
[Watch] Second-Oldest Shipwreck Found in Great Lakes
The second-oldest confirmed shipwreck in the Great Lakes was discovered below the surface of Lake Ontario in late June by a group of retirees who hunt for sunken ships in their spare time.
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Are Biofuels a Viable Alternative for the Shipping Sector?
Some shippers are exploring the use of biofuels as the 2020 deadline approaches.
It complies to the new regulations but the cost of blending mandates a steep price rise.
Their low-temperature functionality and...
Maersk Shakes Things Up
Maersk CEO Søren Skou has made some drastic changes in the past 2 years which is in line with their planned restructuring of September 2018.
The sale of Maersk’s oil business for $7.5...
It’s a Nitrogen Generator
Chemical tankers, gas carriers and reefer ships need clean, dry nitrogen for inerting, purging and cargo padding. Onboard nitrogen generators are the most efficient way to provide this.
There are two main types of nitrogen...
Scrubber Wastewater Treatment from LiqTech
The world’s largest marine scrubber manufacturers will develop a new product for the treatment of Marine Scrubber Wastewater which would be delivered to LiqTech International. The company has signed a framework agreement with the...
Ishin the First LNG-fueled Tugboat Owned from MOL
On September 28, the TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced the launching of the tugboat named Ishin, named after the MOL's technology development project 'Ishin Next - MOL Smart Ship Project'.
The vessel built at Kanagawa Dockyard Co.,...
MPA Dishes Out S$26m to Promote LNG Use as Marine Fuel
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has shelled out S$26 million to kick-start the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a cleaner burning marine fuel ahead of green shipping regulation.
Contract awarded to build...
Trafigura Merges Fuel and Gas Oil Global Trading Desks Ahead of IMO 2020
Ahead of IMO's implementation of a tougher sulphur cap on bunker fuel from 2020, the oil trader 'Trafigura' has merged its fuel oil and gas oil trading desks.
Combined services
The head position has been awarded to...
Bomin on Future Marine Fuel Supply Chain
The Bomin group headed by Mr.Jan Christensen is keen on providing access to quality products that ensure compliance is a challenge that many ship owners are concerned about, particularly when the 0.5% global sulphur...