Scrubber technology firm advises owners to consider the particular profile and route of a vessel when selecting scrubbers, despite obvious cost benefits accrued.
IBIA urges IMO to avoid implementing a ‘one size fits all’ policy for EGCS emission guidelines by requiring relevant evaluations and scientific backings from specific areas.
First post-IMO 2020 conference in Piraeus highlights the port’s key competitive advantages in LNG bunkering that could set the tone for the region.
‘The whole process was complicated by the fact that there is no legislation regulating LNG bunkering in Lithuania today,’ says Director General of Klaipėdos Nafta.
18,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel built for Korea Line at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard; contract includes option for second vessel.
Members of CSA and shipowner panel share their experience with operating and maintaining scrubbers post IMO 2020.
Vigilance on updates recommended as more states enforce similar stringent requirements in their port waters.
Surge due to unexpected higher costs and instability of VLSFO aggravated by unexpected black carbon emission issues.
Demand expected to accelerate as LNG bunkering infrastructure develops, and more LNG-fuelled ships are ordered.
First LNG bunkering operation in new cooperation was carried out for research vessel Atait on 6 February.