Tag: Compliant fuel
[FAQ] How To Tackle Fuel Safety and Operational issues?
In a recently outlined detailed guidelines issued by CIMAC, industry stalwarts, refiners shippers and institutions have come together to highlight the operational issues related...
Sinopec To Start Blending of Compliant Bunker Fuel at Qilu
Sinopec said it will begin blending IMO 2020 grade bunkers at its Qilu refinery in eastern China by the end of October, reports Reuters.
Blending...
[FAQ] Suppliers’ Guide To Proper Fuel Blending
Recently, CIMAC published a detailed guidance for fuel suppliers and shippers as presented by suppliers, shippers, industry stalwarts and regulatory bodies. Today, we are...
[FAQ] How To Select a Compliant Fuel?
Recently, the International Chamber of Shipping has put forward thorough instructions to address compliant fuel issues. Today we are presenting a part of that...
INTERTANKO Developing IMO 2020 Implementation Practical Guide
Practical challenges with fuels availability and compatibility.
Flag and Port States to implement the regulation uniformly and consistently.
Scrubbers increasingly viewed as a...
[FAQ] Guidelines for Monitoring Fuel Characteristics & Properties
In a recent joint industry guidance issued by shippers, refiners and suppliers alongwith key major industry forums such as the CIMAC, a detailed report...
Cosmo Starts Compliant Fuel Production To Increase Fuel Capacity Ahead of...
According to an article published in Nasdaq, Cosmo Oil, Japan's third-largest refiner, has started building stocks of very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) that can...
Compliant Fuel Compatibility and Availability Concerns Ahead of 2020
With just 4 months left for the implementation on January 1, 2020, IMO’s sulphur cap rule, it is extremely worrying that compliant fuels are...
Ship Supply Dwindles, Carriers Up for Long Charters Ahead of 2020
According to an article published in the Loadstar, non-operating containership owners Seaspan and Danaos have reported “positive supply side-effects” from the IMO’s 0.5% sulphur...
CRU’s Insight on IMO 2020 Sulphur Supply Impact
According to a PR Newswire report, CRU thinks that the decision to implement more stringent sulphur limits for marine fuel will require a significant...