Growth Leads : Rotterdam’s LNG And Bio-Bunker Sales In Q1 2024
LNG And Bio-Bunkers Sales
LNG bunker sales stood at 220,000 cbm (87,000 mt) in Q1 2024, up by 45% from 149,000 cbm (60,000 mt) sold in Q4 2023. LNG sales in the first quarter were...
Flagship Innovation: Wärtsilä 31 Engine
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the engines for a new Canadian Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker. The ship is being designed and built at Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards and will be the flagship of the Canadian...
Singapore Establishes New Lab For Low Carbon Solutions In Collaboration With ExxonMobil And NTU
ExxonMobil, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and A*STAR have launched a S$60 million Corporate Lab aimed at developing solutions to reduce carbon emissions and enhance resource efficiency.
The lab will focus on five key...
FAK Rate Hikes Holding Strong As Peak Season Demand Predicte
Amid widespread vessel diversions and surprisingly robust demand, container shipping lines are experiencing a turnaround in fortunes, with FAK rate hikes showing initial success.
Strong cargo demand across major trade routes, combined with...
LNG Bunker Prices Ease Amid Geopolitical Calm
Recent geopolitical calm has led to a downturn in LNG bunker prices, with Rotterdam and Singapore witnessing notable decreases.
Rotterdam's price fell by $7/mt to $590/mt due to high gas storage levels, while...
Lesson Learned: Cargo Hold Incident Highlights Risks Of Improper Tool Use
During routine cargo vessel operations, a crew member's use of a sledgehammer to release wedges securing hatch covers led to a dangerous mishap.
The hammer shattered upon impact, causing debris to injure the...
Managing Coal Cargo Temperature Discrepancies: Challenges And Solutions In Maritime Operations
Despite guidelines set by the IMSBC Code, coal cargo vessels face persistent challenges with cargo temperatures, particularly in regions like Indonesia.
Discrepancies between shipper and vessel temperature readings pose safety risks and operational...
Preventing Kidney Stones At Sea: Seafarer Health Advice
Seafarers' health onboard is jeopardized by dehydration, increasing the risk of kidney stones.
Kidney stones can pose serious health risks, especially in environments where hydration may be overlooked.
Seafarers, with their demanding schedules,...
IMO Legal Committee Proposes New Output For Ship Registration
The Legal Committee (LEG) met in person for its 111th session at IMO Headquarters in London (with hybrid participation) from 22 to 26 April 2024. The Committee deals with all legal matters within the scope...
Biofuel Bunker Snapshot: Less Demand In Rotterdam
Chinese UCOME prices continue to trend lower.
Singapore's B24 VLSFO discount to B24-LSMGO narrows.
Low bio-bunker demand in the ARA.Total sales of fossil bunker fuels and marine biodiesel blends at the port of...