Energy required to produce distillates results in higher levels of CO2 being released into the atmosphere.
Heide underwent a partial shutdown in April 2018, during which modifications for IMO 2020 were made.
Global multipurpose operator implementing various calculation methodologies from 1 September onwards.
Marine fuel providers in the middle of cleaning up and stockpiling operations ahead of the switch-over.
Firm adds new 2,500t barge to fleet for 0.5% sulphur fuel oil supply and has completed 90% of preparations.
‘Crucially important’ legislation to implement new shipping and maritime regulation still non-existent, it says.
‘We identified these items as essential for any shipowners planning a smooth changeover to 0.5% sulphur limit marine fuels,’ says Business Unit Manager, Bunker.
Explains to shipowners details on preparing and cleaning vessels’ bunker tanks in preparation for IMO 2020.
Introduces low sulphur surcharge of $35 per freight tonne for all liner bookings commencing 1 September.
Signs up to support robust and transparent regulatory enforcement of IMO 2020 environmental regulations.
