Texas-based Pilot LNG, LLC has laid the foundation for a partnership with GAC Bunker Fuels for the supply of LNG as a marine fuel from its proposed Galveston LNG Bunker Port terminal project, which will be the first dedicated LNG bunker terminal in the region.
BIMCO’s 2020 Fuel Oil Quality And Safety Survey Mirrors Aderco Requests For Increased Assistance
Between February and May 2020 BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO conducted The Fuel Oil Quality and Safety Survey with the aim to get a greater understanding of the quality of the new fuel oils and possible safety implications of the IMO 2020 sulphur regulation.
Port Of Singapore Detains Two Ships For Not Complying With IMO 2020 Sulphur Regulations
In the first quarter of 2020, most ships calling at the Port of Singapore have complied with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2020 sulphur regulations since they came into effect on 1 January 2020.
IMO 2020 Sulphur Limit Implementation – Carriage Ban Enters Into Force
Consistent implementation of the IMO 2020 regulation which limits sulphur in ships fuel oil is enhanced from 1 March 2020, with the entry into force of a rule to ban the carriage of non-compliant fuel oil.
Enforcing IMO 2020 Sulphur Limit – Verifying Sulphur Content Of Fuel On Board
IMO 2020, the 0.50% limit of sulphur in ships’ fuel oil, has been in effect since 1 January 2020, cutting sulphur oxide emissions from ships operating worldwide.
Don’t Forget Fire-Fighting Requirement With Scrubber Retrofit – Survitec
Shipowners looking to retrofit marine exhaust gas cleaning systems as a way of complying with new sulphur emissions rules should verify the capacity of their fixed fire-fighting systems before undertaking any retrofit projects.
Star International Launches IMO 2020 Marine Fuel Testing And Treatment Range
It supports operators in preparation for the 0.5% sulphur cap and provides the tools required for effective fuel stewardship of FAME blended marine fuels.
IMO Must Act To Stop New “Super Pollutant” Shipping Fuels In Arctic And Globally
Clean Arctic Alliance is calling for the IMO to support an immediate switch to distillate fuels for ships in the Arctic and develop a global rule prohibiting fuels with high Black Carbon emissions.
Prohibition On Carriage Of Non-Compliant Fuel
The Tokyo and Paris MoUs on PSC have been working collaboratively to ensure that vessel owners and operators are aware that under the Authorities belonging to these MoUs, inspections will be undertaken to ensure compliance.