Maersk to invest in exhaust scrubbers ahead of 2020 fuel quality changes

A.P. Moller-Maersk (MAERSKb.CO), the world’s biggest container shipping group, will add devices to reduce...

Dispersants Improved Air Quality During Deepwater Horizon Disaster

In the heat of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster, U.S. government and industry responders had to make a crucial decision.

2 MOL-operated / managed Vessels Selected as 2016 ‘Best Quality Ships Award’

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced that two MOL-operated and managed vessels – the wood chip carrier...

The quality of 'hybrid'/ECA-compliant fuels - is more choice necessarily a good thing?

Since the introduction of new ECA fuels (NEFs) in the market end of 2014, the increase in number and variety...

Monitoring and benchmarking fuel quality for improved performance

Monitoring operations and managing cost are more important than ever given the extreme financial challenges facing the global shipping industry. ...

Global fuel quality review

In just under a year after the implementation of the stricter 0.1% m/m maximum sulphur limit in the Emission Control Areas (ECAs), statistics confirm the expected shift towards distillate fuels. ...

Shortage of quality officers remains a major concern for shipowners

A short of quality crew remains a major concern for shipowners and operators according to a senior executive from Maersk Tankers. ...