Proposal submitted for ad-hoc tests on marine fuel prior to delivery to ships for detecting potential issues.
IEA 2020-2024 Marine Fuel Demand Forecast shows expected demand for certain marine fuels to change.
Europe working hard to deliver its sustainable potential, calls for R&D support from the European institutions.
Oil major has conducted successful sea trials with fuel manufactured and supplied in the ARA and Singapore hubs.
IMO current scrubber discharge criteria ‘intentionally’ more conservative than other water discharge standards.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Hammonia Reederei, International Seaways, Chandris (Hellas), Genco Shipping & Trading joins.
Small and medium-sized players in bunker sector could be affected by extended credit lines coming 2020.
‘However, our Association cannot ignore the safety issues that are likely to arise with this important regulation.’
Less complex European refiners would seek out much lighter, sweeter US production to avoid HSFO sold today.
Also considering options to install scrubbers on additional 15 minor bulk vessels, but did not provide details.
