Dr. Sunil Kumar highlights how environmentally friendly biodiesel bunker blends can be negatively impacted by cold weather environments and how VPS testing methods could help ship...
Representatives from Maritec, VPS, Intertek, FOBAS and Eurofins Mechem offer Manifold Times their perspective on the development.
Taking into account recommendations from IEG, formed following a contaminated bunker fuel delivery incident in 2022, and industry feedback, enhanced testing measures will be implemented upstream.
Wolf Rehder, VPS Area Manager Germany, focuses on the critical importance of maintaining high bunker fuel quality standards for emergency equipment onboard vessels, which is often...
MPA has enhanced testing parameters, which will be mandatory from 1 June, intended to be carried out at upstream supply chain for bunker fuels that will...
Findings in VPS’ review include 58% of its 2023 Bunker Alerts were for VLSFO fuels, followed by 24% for MGO fuels and 14% for HSFO; most...
Energy content has a direct impact on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions, and is therefore an important parameter for ship operators to consider in preparation...
‘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...
Steve Bee, VPS Group Commercial Director, discusses how pre-burn chemical screening of bunker fuels can help prevent costly and catastrophic engine failures.
