While the industry continues its search for fuels that have less GHG emissions, the age-old method of utilising wind to propel ships is starting to come back into use with newer designs and technology. This is certainly a welcome development,

North America

Bunker fuel demand has slowed considerably in Houston this week amid the US presidential election. Fuel grade availability, however, remains strong, with most suppliers offering VLSFO and LSMGO stems for prompt dates with a 5-7 day lead time.

In Bolivar

The maritime industry is required to continue to reduce its GHG emissions. One way to achieve this is to use onshore electrical power (“OSP”), often referred to as “cold ironing” or “alternative marine power”.

Some larger ocean-going vessels calling at the

Clean Maritime Fuels Platform calls on the policymakers to create the regulatory conditions to unlock investments in the production of clean maritime fuels in the EU.

The Draghi Report estimates that €40 billion in annual investments will be needed between 2031

Over the Week 45, the MABUX global bunker indices moved upward. The 380 HSFO index rose by 5.67 USD: from 529.02 USD/MT last week to 534.69 USD/MT. The VLSFO index increased by 12.98 USD (609.08 USD/MT versus 596.90 USD/MT last

Reducing energy consumption and replacing fossil with renewable fuels within the maritime sector is a large and global challenge. Governments, industries and research organisations globally have been actively exploring green solutions. In order to further accelerate innovation and transition, collaboration

Northwest Europe

All grades remain in tight supply for prompt dates in Rotterdam. HSFO now requires lead times of 7-10 days, while VLSFO and LSMGO need 5-7 days. Refinery maintenance work in Rotterdam has triggered the supply crunch, a source told

Three Norsepower Rotor Sails™ (NPRS) have been successfully installed and commissioned onboard the 100,449dwt Post Panamax bulk carrier Chinook Oldendorff (ex. Dietrich Oldendorff). In a joint operation coordinated between Norsepower engineers and CSSC Chengxi Shipyard in China, the vessel was

Singapore and Malaysia

In Singapore, VLSFO availability has improved amid “quiet” demand, reducing lead times from around 11 days last week to 4-7 days now.

HSFO supply has also improved, with lead times now at 5-11 days, down from the previous week’s

Safety of ships relating to the use of fuel oil

The minimum 60 degrees Celsius (°C) flashpoint limit in SOLAS Regulation II-2/4.2.1.1 is not new, but the regulations designed to prevent the supply of oil fuel in breach of this limit