Exxon Starts New Unit to Raise Ultra-Low Sulfur Fuels

In a major development, Exxon Mobil has  started operations at a new unit in their 366K bbl/day integrated Beaumont, Tex., facility in order to increase the production of ultra-low sulfur fuels by 45K bbl/day....

Bunkering Sector Mulls Biofuel Use in 2020

As the bunkering industry gears up for the International Maritime Organization's tighter sulfur emission standards from 2020, some market participants have been promoting the blending of biofuels as one possible way of reducing emissions. Alternate...

Magnificent VLCC-seven for TMC

TMC will supply marine compressed air systems for DSME's VLCCs. The 7 VLCCs are a part of the Norwegian Hunter Group which are scheduled for delivery prior to the 2020 deadline. TMC's compressors match...

Venezuela Faces Fresh Blow With Ship-Fuel Rules

The new fuel rules regarding the use of clean marine fuels are delivering a big blow to cash-strapped Petroleos de Venezuela SA. Petroleos de Venezuela SA is the largest exporter of high sulfur fuel...

2020 Fuel Surcharges Could be Reduced

The fuel surcharges that some container shipping companies are intending to pass on to customers as they look to meet the 2020 sulphur cap, could be reduced for the mutual benefit of shipowners and...

Tight October Expected for Fuel Oil in Northwest Europe

ExxonMobil to stop RMG 380 CST fuel from its 320,000 b/d Antwerp refinery. Fuel oil loadings for Singapore in September is under 1 million mt, when compared with just under 700,000 mt in...

Chevron IMO 2020 Ready Lubricants

Chevron Marine Lubricants has developed a range of cylinder lubricants that is compatible with virtually all available global sulfur cap 2020 fuel compliance options. Multi-fuel future As the global shipping industry prepares for the arrival of...

NYK Introduces Next-generation Ship’s Bridge

NYK has completely developed a ship bridge based on its new concept and it is ready to be deployed on a large container ship. Key aspects The model is capable of being integrated with information and...

Autonomous Ship Challenges – MOL Conducts Onboard Test

On September 26, the MOL announced to conduct a demonstration test on a ferry equipped with the Intelligence Awareness System (IAS) along with the U.K.-based Rolls-Royce Marine. Autonomous ships The ferry is operated by MOL Group company Ferry...

HFW Helps BIMCO Draft First 2020 Bunker Clause

HFW, a global, sector-focused law firm in association with BIMCO has released its first clause to support the International Maritime Organization’s 2020 sulphur emission rules. Bunker clause The new clause released by the company that focusses on...