A laissez-faire attitude at the outset, however, can quickly translate into a very difficult contractual position for a charterer.
Recently, the authorities investigated and dealt with such a case involving a foreign ship and have imposed penalties on it in accordance with the law.
FOBAS is still receiving reports of issues as vessels put contaminated bunker fuels into use and are still seeing unusual chemicals in fuels recently bunkered, specifically...
‘As we celebrate this achievement, we also remain committed to our future endeavours in decarbonisation, digitisation, and energy efficiency,’ says firm.
Informa Markets announced recipients to twelve open awards across four sectors – Shipping, Bunker Trade & Supply, Decarbonisation & Technology and Bunkering services – and three...
‘The proof of sustainability will become really tricky going ahead. However, [VPS/GCMD] trials have proven biofuels possess fatty acid chains that produce a unique profiling,’ states...
John Oosthoek and Ruben Hofsli of marine fuels testing company VPS explore the pivotal role of data-driven decision-making in decarbonising the shipping industry.
Steve Bee, VPS Group Commercial Director, discusses how pre-burn chemical screening of bunker fuels can help prevent costly and catastrophic engine failures.
Low flashpoint found in three samples of VLSFO deliveries in Singapore from different suppliers and barges as well as eleven samples of HSD and B35 deliveries...
VCOQ™ offers companies enhanced supplier selection insights based on fuel quality; new tool covers all marine fuel grades at all ports worldwide including new biofuel options.
