The Scrubbers Story – Inside Out
In preparation for the upcoming global sulphur cap, set to enter into force in January 2020, many owners opted to install exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) on their vessels to attain compliance. But still much...
[Answer] What Are the Discharging Limits in Scrubber Wash-water?
With the Scrubber system gaining momentum in a majority of shipping companies, it has become extremely important that we understand the importance of the scrubbers system and how they function. The recent controversy over...
Hydrex Underwater Scrubber Sea Chest Installation
Hydrex recently installed sea chests on two sister vessels. The Hydrex team installed overboard discharge boxes in the hull plating of these tankers during their stop in Rijeka, Croatia, says an article published on...
Scorpio Bulkers Inc. Announces Sale and Leaseback Agreements!
Scorpio Bulkers has agreed to sell and leaseback seven vessels that include three Ultramax and Kamsarmax vessels.
The company’s liquidity is expected to increase by US$57.2 million in aggregate, comprising US$45.4 million.
The company...
LNG Containment Systems; Options Increase As 2020 Draws Near!
New containment systems could accelerate LNG bunker vessel builds as a deadline for IMO’s 2020 sulphur cap just months away.
LNG as a marine fuel is gaining larger market acceptance as a compliance option...
Major Hubs Missing As Another Oil Giant Announces 2020 Fuel Plans!
Fujairah and Houston are touted to be the major bunker hubs with one not offering its 0.5% very low sulphur fuel oil.
BP Marine has begun sale of its new fuel, compliant with IMO’s 2020...
German-Owned Ship Detained at Port Kembla! Crew Alleges Mistreatment!
According to ABC News, Australia's maritime safety watchdog has detained a German-owned cargo ship on the NSW south coast while it investigates several complaints from its crew about working conditions.
What happened?
The Anna Elisabeth is...
Endesa Charters Gaslog Warsaw in US LNG Supply Deal
Endesa and GasLog, signed an eight-year charter agreement for the maritime transport of the company's LNG acquisitions after May 2021.
Endesa will receive the LNG carrier in September for the start of its...
Shell Ships First Condensate Cargo from Prelude off Western Australia
Royal Dutch Shell shipped the first condensate cargo from its Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project off northwestern Australia.
Shell had hoped to start generating cash flow from Prelude in 2018, but...
Shipping Companies Banking on Gas Carriers As LNG Demand Grows
Demand has grown sharply in Asia and in the U.S. as improved hydraulic fracturing technology has made drilling for both shale oil and gas more cost-effective.
LNG market is driven by growing demand...