Black carbon in the Arctic: IBIA supports voluntary measures prior to regulation
IMO meeting in late March discussed causes and potential controls of black carbon emissions… Read more…
IMO hails effective and successful 2020 sulphur limit
The implementation of IMO 2020 brought about a 70% cut in total sulphur oxide emissions from shippin… Read more…
Flattening the curve
This year has not turned out as expected. During the second half of March, as the gravity of the cor… Read more…
Counterparty risk and financial concerns in the COVID-19 age
To what extent has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the financial health of bunker suppliers and buyer… Read more…
COVID-19: The human element
Measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 has caused distressing problems for seafarers as crew cha… Read more…
Unintended consequences
Less than a month into 2020, VLSFO came under attack by environmental groups. In this feature articl… Read more…
How to avoid IMO 2020 fuel problems
The implementation of the 0.50% sulphur limit has gone smoother than many had anticipated, but stake… Read more…
5-year anniversary for methanol-fuelled ferry as IMO guidelines are ready for approval
Stena Germanica, the first ship in the world to run on methanol as a marine fuel, has recorded five … Read more…
Mauritius becomes MARPOL Annex VI signatory
Mauritius has become the latest IMO member state to sign up to MARPOL Annex VI. The Indian Ocean isl… Read more…
‘Pragmatic approach’ by port State inspection authorities during COVID-19 pandemic
Port State control (PSC) regimes have advised that inspection practices have been adjusted in respon… Read more…