OPEC: Oil to remain dominant fuel until 20402018-09-25 – OPEC released its 2018 World Oil Outlook (WOO). This year’s report highlights the industry’s various linkages, and considers developments in areas such as the global economy, energy demand, oil supply and demand. . . READ MORE  Passenger Vessels Are Cleaning Up Using LNG2018-09-28 – The sleek cruise-ferry idling at the harbor in western Norway while picking up passengers spews none of the dirty black smoke typical of ships at busy ports elsewhere. . . READ MORE  |
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No cap backtracking, IMO stresses as calls for leniency grow2018-09-26 – With an assortment of influential shipping bodies and registers calling for leniency in the first months of applying the global sulphur cap in 15 months’ time, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has once again vowed there will be no delay to the cap’s implementation. . . READ MORE  Liberia Calls for Early Reporting on 2020-Compliant Fuel Availability2018-09-25 – Liberia has submitted a paper to the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) calling for early reporting on the availability of fuel oil that is compliant with the new 0.50 percent global fuel oil sulphur limit well in advance of 1 January 2020, the effective date the new fuel oil must be used on board ships. . . READ MORE  |
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International Seaways to Install Scrubbers in VLCC Fleet2018-09-25 – International Seaways announced that it has signed contracts with Clean Marine AS of Norway and a qualified system installer for the purchase and installation of exhaust gas cleaning systems(scrubbers) on seven of its modern VLCCs, with an option for a further three systems covering the remaining three modern VLCCs in its fleet. . . READ MORE  DHT Holdings Gets $50mln for Scrubber Retrofit Project2018-09-25 – The crude oil tanker company operating a fleet of crude oil tankers in the VLCC, Suezmax and Aframax segments, DHT Holdings announced that it has secured commitment to a $50 million financing for its earlier publicized scrubber retrofit project, subject to final documentation. . . READ MORE  Leading owners who back scrubbers form Clean Shipping Alliance 20202018-09-28 – “To scrub, or not too scrub?” That’s the big issue facing shipowners as the IMO global sulfur cap approaches. Now, a number of leading companies from the commercial shipping and cruise industries who have already committed to heavy investments in scrubbers have announced the creation of the Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 (CSA 2020). . . READ MORE  Study: Scrubber market to exceed US$8 billion by 20242018-09-12 – Marine scrubber market is set to surpass USD8 billion by 2024, driven by the 2020 sulphur cap and the growing regulatory pressure, the emission effects on human health, as well as a rise in clean fuel cost, according to a study by Global Market Insights, Inc. . . READ MORE  Scorpio Unveils Scrubber Investment2018-09-28 – Monaco-based shipowner Scorpio is going to invest heavily in the installation of exhaust gas cleaning systems (scrubbers) on board its ships to become compliant with the 0.5 sulphur limit on marine fuels entering into force on January 1, 2020. . . READ MORE  Survey claims owners have left it too late to get scrubbers installed in time for the start of the sulphur cap2018-10-01 – Owners have now left it too late to get scrubbers installed in time for the start of the global sulphur cap, a survey carried on this site overwhelmingly shows. . . READ MORE  |
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IACS Publishes Cyber Safety Recommendations2018-09-30 – The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published nine of its 12 recommendations on cyber safety for ships. . . READ MORE  Managing cyber risk in the smart era2018-09-26 – The pace in overall technology development in the world has been unprecedentedly fast, however, there is concern that the shipping industry moves slowly due to some of its traditional characteristics and resistance to change. Mr. Max Bobys,Vice President, HudsonCyber, gives his insights on how shipping could move forward and accelerate in the smart era, noting also that cyber risks are looming; thus he suggests four key steps to help shipowners safeguard their businesses. . . READ MORE  Port of San Diego Hit by Cyberattack2018-09-27 – The Port of San Diego has suffered a ransomware cyber attack affecting its IT systems, and federal law enforcement is investigating the source. The port says that the attack has affected its administrative functions related to park permits, public records requests, and business services, but has not interfered with normal seaport operations. The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security are involved in investigating the attack. . . READ MORE  |
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New JV Develops Blockchain Systems for Port of Shanghai2018-09-27 – Ideanomics, a Hartford-based technology company, has launched a port software JV with the Asia-Pacific Model E-Port Network, the port technology initiative of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. The new JV will design and field an electronic port clearance system based on blockchain. . . READ MORE  No Change, No Future2018-09-29 – Digitization, blockchain, AI, and tech in shipping are on everybody’s lips these days. These topics seem to have almost displaced autonomous vessels as the topic du jour for suppliers and trade media. But as with autonomous ships, the realities and practicalities of introducing new tech ideas into an organization or business model are far from straightforward and do not provide immediate returns on investment. There is always a transition phase. So how will tech change a typical shipping-related business?. . . READ MORE  South Korea Invests in AI for Shipyards2018-10-01 – The South Korean government is planning to build smart shipyards equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology in a move expected to boost the cost competitiveness of the nation’s small to mid-size shipbuilders. . . READ MORE  |
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SHIPPINGInsight Complimentary Special Events Partner Powered Seminar and Breakfast Sessions Our partners invite you to be their special guest at their pre-conference and breakfast seminars. Registration is limited and required to ensure seating. See below for the list of seminars. To register, go to https://www.shippinginsight.com/attend/, choose your conference pass, and select your seminars during the registration process. Already registered without choosing a session? Email jane@shippinginsight.com with your preferences and she will put you on the guest list. |
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 | Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine (NGSM) invites you to Leading the way with Digital Transformation of Navigation SystemsTuesday, October 16th at the Stamford Hilton 0930-1200 |
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 | ABS invites you to join them for 2020 Global Sulphur Cap: Getting to a DecisionTuesday, October 16th at the Stamford Hilton 0930-1130 |
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 | Hempel invites you to join them for a Breakfast Seminar What lies ahead for biofouling, tank coatings, and more sticky issuesWednesday, October 17th at the Stamford Hilton 0730-0845 |
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 | KVH-Intelsat invites you to join them for a Breakfast Seminar Cutting-edge developments in satellite communications and their applications on board vesselsWednesday, October 17th at the Stamford Hilton 0730-0845 |
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