Independent commodity trading and logistics house Trafigura is planning to install scrubbers on 32 newbuild oil and product tankers, reports Reuters.
The vessels are scheduled for delivery from the fourth quarter of 2018 (Q42018) to 2019.
“The first vessels will be delivered in October this year. All will be equipped with scrubbers,” said the company in an email statement.
International Maritime Organization (IMO) rules state all vessels will need to use 0.5% sulphur limit marine fuel, or implement appropriate measures to meet lower emissions equal to the consumption of such fuels, from 2020 onwards.
Vessels sailing within international waters currently need to meet the 3.5% sulphur limit under IMO rules.
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Photo credit: Trafigura
Publication date: 27 March, 2018
For the purpose of facilitating smooth and consistent implementation of the global 2020 sulphur cap.
‘At the moment nobody is really doing anything,’ says vice president of Wood Mackenzie business unit.
‘MPA provided neither scientific evidence for its decision nor was the industry invited to consultation.’
Shipowner continued contract with engineering firm after initial retrofit project of two hybrid scrubbers.
Argus Media, Teekay Shipping, Ince, Tribocare, Innospec and IBIA Asia representatives recently gathered at Singapore to discuss latest developments leading to IMO 2020.
Local bunker suppliers have indicated the availability of 0.5% fuel oil and fuel quality assurance at all ports.
Buyers can nominate deliveries on platform and plan operations together with suppliers following ‘one single truth’ concept with all players aware of what has been agreed when and by whom, says DNV spokesman.
Rotterdam’s intention to mandate the usage of MFMs goes down well with licensed bunker supplier VT Group; MFM providers supportive of move but stressed continuous monitoring is needed for optimum performance.
Cost of alternative bunker fuels, bunker operations and technology advancement are some considerations to be examined by the maritime industry, says Neo, director of SDE International Pte Ltd.
Kim Hyung Joon and Han Donghoon were planning to join the Singapore entities of Hartree Group - either Hartree Partners Singapore Pte Ltd or Hartree Marine Fuels - in October, discovered management.
‘When you think of Helmsman on the next occasion, think of us as lawyers with expertise in various fields. Come to us before a problem develops. It’s the process that matters,’ says Tang Chong Jun, Executive Director.
Bernard Chew was a former shareholder of MB Marine and was an authorised signatory of the company’s cheques at the material time, according to court documents obtained by Manifold Times.
