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German shipping companies to switch to low-sulfur fuels
More than 80 percent of German shipping companies are planning to switch to the new sulfur-reduced Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (LSFO) from next year on, according to a survey published by the German Shipowners’ Association (VDR).The reason for “one of the …
Dec 2, 2019 / Vessels
Monjasa performs first VLSFO supply in Colombia
Colombia is officially on the map as new South American supply location of Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) as Monjasa completed the first supply on 1 October 2019. The operation was completed at Cartagena anchorage and included the transfer of a …
Oct 9, 2019 / Curious
AAL Official Statement On Its Plans To Become Fullt Compliant With New IMO 2020 Low Sulphur Regulation By End of 2019
"With widespread discussion and reporting about the IMO 2020 ‘Sulphur Cap’ regulation, coming into effect January 1st 2020, we would like to clarify our position and how we plan to move forward over the coming weeks and months to fully prepare …
Aug 2, 2019 / Vessels
Counting down to sulphur 2020: limiting air pollution from ships; protecting human health and the environment
New requirements for ships to cut sulphur oxide emissions enter into effect on 1 January 2020, marking a sea change in fuel used by ships, globally, which will significantly reduce air pollution from ships with positive benefits for human health and …
Jul 3, 2019 / Curious
Global Sulphur limit preparations are on track in IMO
This week, the IMO made substantial progress towards the Organization’s final preparations for the new global Sulphur regulation which enters into force on 1 January 2020.The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) sub-committee on Pollution …
Feb 25, 2019 / Curious
Maersk and PBF Logistics LP announce agreement for production and storage of 0.5% sulphur fuel on the U.S. East Coast
PBF Logistics terminal facility in New Jersey to deliver approx. 10% of A.P. Moller – Maersk’s annual fuel demand as Maersk continues preparations for the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2020 global sulphur regulation.A.P. Moller - Maersk …
Feb 14, 2019 / Vessels
Sulphur and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Priority for ICS
“The 2020 global sulphur cap will be the regulatory game changer of the decade with profound implications for the economics of shipping” believes Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Esben Poulsson. “But there are even more …
Feb 13, 2019 / Curious
Wilhelmsen and Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science partnership delivers convenient IMO 2020 compliance, with quick and easy on-board fuel sulphur testing
Signing a supply agreement with Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science (Hitachi High-Tech), Wilhelmsen will supply Hitachi High-Tech’s industry-leading handheld XRF analysers to the maritime market, enabling vessel crews to accurately and efficiently …
Feb 12, 2019 / Curious