16 Stena Tankers To Be Scrubber Ready by 2020
In a recent development, Stena Bulk has announced that they are making a major investment in scrubbers as they will be installing 16 units before January 2020, says a press release on their website.
Key...
New LNG Carrier for Dutch Shipping Company
Dutch gas tanker owner Anthony Veder expands its fleet with a new LNG carrier with capacity of 30,000 m3, says a press release on LNG World Shipping website.
The new LNG carrier
The LNG carrier of...
Japan Supports Use of Open-loop Scrubbers
Japan concludes no scientific justification to ban open-loop scrubbers.
California and Connecticut in the US, Fujairah, Singapore, China have introduced regulations and jurisdictions to prevent discharge from open-loop scrubbers.
The issue raised is...
[Answer] How To Know If the Water Alkalinity Is Suitable for Open-type Scrubbers?
Water Alkalinity is the chief reason why scrubbers are employed by shipowners. But how do you know the extent of this alkalinity? While regular checking and testing of alkalinity isn't possible and also most...
30,000 Tonne LSFO Headed for Megatanker, Oceania
Euronav has chartered a tanker to bring a 30,000 tonne cargo of low-sulphur fuel oil from northwest Europe to Malta.
They have parked the mega tanker, Oceania, offshore Malta since Jan. 12, as...
Handling VLSFO (0.5% Sulfur fuel) – First Advisory
Viswa Lab has been testing numerous fuel blends called ‘Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oils’ (VLSFO) that are being introduced into the market to meet the IMO 2020 0.50% sulfur requirements. It is to be...
SembMarine Secures S$175m Worth Contracts
SEMBCORP Marine has secured new contracts worth an estimated S$175 million to build LNG vessel, repair and modernise cruise ships, reports The Business Times Singapore.
What is in the agreement?
SEMBCORP Marine has bagged new contracts...
Freight Derivatives and Iron Ore Futures Volumes Soar
The macro-economic factors and the tragic events in Brazil along with uncertain US-China trade relations heightened uncertainty and created trading opportunities.
The total impact on the FFA market was to increase combined FFA...
Capesize Index Turns Positive For The First Time in Weeks
According to freight investor services, Capesize rates have continued to be depressed by lack of physical activities this week.
Positive capsize index
The paper market for Capesize index managed to turn positive for the first...
Toxic Fumes From Ships Linked To Thousands of UK Deaths
The United Kingdom has been categorized as one of the most vulnerable nations to the toxic fumes.
Experts reveal more than 3,000 British deaths each year can be attributed to shipping emissions.
Britain ranked...