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Malaysia: MMEA detains “MT Saiq” over lack of anchoring permit
The 299,999 dwt crude oil tanker has been anchored near Perak since May 16, according to the authority.
22 May 2019
Business
Rotterdam marine fuel sales volume in Q1 2019 down 9% on year
LNG marine fuel sales in Q1 2019 was 5,403 mt, up 641% from 729 mt in Q2 2018, states port data.
22 May 2019
Meeting has approved various guidance and guidelines to support the implementation of IMO 2020.
MEPC 74: IMO issues additional guidance on 2020 implementation
Meeting has approved various guidance and guidelines to support the implementation of IMO 2020.
22 May 2019
Discusses approach to tank cleaning, quality concerns of VLSFO, draft amendments and various guidelines.
MEPC 74: Lloyd’s Register issues update on IMO 2020 developments
Discusses approach to tank cleaning, quality concerns of VLSFO, draft amendments and various guidelines.
22 May 2019
Sub-committee on PPR tasked to investigate washwater discharge from open-looped scrubbers, informs BIMCO.
MEPC 74: Agreement reached on scrubber guidance, wash water study
Sub-committee on PPR tasked to investigate washwater discharge from open-looped scrubbers, informs BIMCO.
22 May 2019
‘IMO should be especially commended for giving precedence to safety and environmental protection,’ it states.
MEPC 74: Union of Greek Shipowners welcomes ‘significant progress’
‘IMO should be especially commended for giving precedence to safety and environmental protection,’ it states.
22 May 2019
Marine fuel quality: Where do we go from here?
The issue of contaminated marine fuel within the bunkering sector will likely to continue past 2020, forecasts the Group Managing Director of Veritas Petroleum Services. Marine fuel quality: Where do we go from here?The issue of contaminated marine fuel within the bunkering sector will likely to continue past 2020, forecasts the Group Managing Director of Veritas Petroleum Services.
Maritime consultancy: Global interest in MFMs picking up
Adoption of MFM systems have caught the attention of bunker players in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Fujairah, Gibraltar and Greece, says Metcore’s Managing Director. Maritime consultancy: Global interest in MFMs picking upAdoption of MFM systems have caught the attention of bunker players in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Fujairah, Gibraltar and Greece, says Metcore’s Managing Director.
SNP broker tells: Why the premium for bunker tankers?
Ever wonder why bunkering vessels are 20 to 30% more expensive than their conventional oil tanker cousins? The Managing Director of Sovereign Shipping Global explains. SNP broker tells: Why the premium for bunker tankers?Ever wonder why bunkering vessels are 20 to 30% more expensive than their conventional oil tanker cousins? The Managing Director of Sovereign Shipping Global explains.
Expert commentary: This is what MFMs mean to Singapore
In the grand scheme of things, the application of mass flowmeters is an example of a game-changer in Singapore’s 2030 Industry Transformation Map, says Seah Khen Hee. Expert commentary: This is what MFMs mean to SingaporeIn the grand scheme of things, the application of mass flowmeters is an example of a game-changer in Singapore’s 2030 Industry Transformation Map, says Seah Khen Hee.
Barge operator’s dilemma: Fuel product diversification coming 2020
The variety of bunker fuels vessels can choose to consume coming 2020 presents a decisional dilemma for Singapore barge operators, explains the GM of Sinanju Tankers. Barge operator’s dilemma: Fuel product diversification coming 2020The variety of bunker fuels vessels can choose to consume coming 2020 presents a decisional dilemma for Singapore barge operators, explains the GM of Sinanju Tankers.
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