The second arrest in 24 hours by MMEA in Penang was at 8.5 nautical miles north of Teluk Bahang; vessel had 21 crew onboard.
Spokesman enforces Penang division of MMEA will continue constant vigilance in surveillance around island.
Intended principal business activities of Straits Port Management Sdn Bhd are to carry on the business as an Investment Holding Company.
Preparations since December 2019 pay off with tanker MT Alnic MC transporting the first parcel of 15 TMT VLSFO from Kochi to Singapore.
Homegrown companies pave the way forward in commercialising marine hybrid propulsion technologies to reduce carbon emissions.
Though computer models analysing automatic identification system data to determine if illegal fuel bunkering can be detected using vessel pattern analysis.
Samples supposed to be ISO-F-RMG380 grade exceeded total sediment limit of 0.1% outlined by ISO 8217 - indicating the fuel to be unstable.
Dr. Prior names several other platforms for debate, but highlights main issue is the urgent need for IMO members to increase efforts to reduce black carbon...
Points to several studies showing producing and burning LSFO increases carbon emissions, whereas gas scrubbers save money and the environment.
HSFO carriage ban effective from 1 March is an attempt to ensure transparency and that ships are not unjustly penalised.
