MSC 105 approves new IMO regulations on flashpoint
A set of SOLAS amendments designed to prevent the supply of fuels in breach of the 60°C SOLAS limit… Read more…
MSC 105: Discussion to continue on sampling to determine flashpoint compliance
What happens next when ships have indicative test results suggesting that the oil fuel supplied may … Read more…
Bunker fuel safety risks to be further discussed at IMO
The recent chloride contamination cases in Singapore were raised during discussions at the 105th ses… Read more…
IMO to develop guidelines for safe use of ammonia
Work will commence at the IMO to develop guidelines for the safety of ships using ammonia as fuel. T… Read more…
Major step forward for fuel cells as IMO approves safety guidelines
It takes power to move a ship. For centuries they relied mainly on harnessing wind but at the end of… Read more…
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…