Tag: HSFO
Wärtsilä’s Long Term Outlook on EGCS
Wärtsilä orderbook fully booked for the remainder of 2019, and had secured orders for delivery for dates as late as the second half...
What’s in Store for LNG Fuel? 9mtpa Increase Says McKinsey
IMO has introduced global limitations on sulphur emissions by ships that have been set-forth by MARPOL on using high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO).
Solutions include installation...
Last Phase of 2020 Sulphur Cap Countdown Begins
International Maritime Organisation’s global 0.50% sulphur cap regulation will come into effect on January 1st 2020.
The sulphur limit in fuel oil used...
90% Compliance in the Initial Years As HSFO-LSFO Transition Occurs
According to a Platts report, compliance with the International Maritime Organization's global sulfur limit for marine fuels will likely settle around 90% or 95%...
IS LPG Carrier Freight Market Ready for Disruption as IMO 2020...
Based on report analysis, LPG carrier freight market braces for disruption as IMO 2020 nears.
An increasing number of VLGCs are fitted with scrubbers...
Why Persistent Criticisms of Scrubbers Are Wrong?
Continued use of HSFO with exhaust gas cleaning systems has repeatedly been confirmed as an important part of the IMO’s policymaking arsenal.
Scrubber...
International Maritime Organization Standards Puts a Hike in Diesel Prices
International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2020 standard states that marine fuels containing no more than 0.5% sulfur by weight are to be used to...
Rotterdam Port Shows How IMO 2020 Sulphur Can Be Done
According to a podcast published in the OPIS Blog, the Rotterdam Port Advisor has provided invaluable guidance on a viable IMO 2020 sulphur regulation...
European Fuel Oil Market Strengthens Ahead of IMO 2020
For Q3 reports, the high sulfur fuel oil market was relatively strong overcoming slack buying demand from Asia.
Singapore focused on running down existing...
Trade Sources Say War Risk Premiums Driving Singapore and Asia Fuel...
According to a Reuters report, shippers are trying to minimize time in the Middle East after oil tanker attacks pushed up insurance costs are...