Additional regulations on the implementation of sulfur cap are issued by MARINA

In order to enforce the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 0.50% fuel oil sulfur cap on domestic ships, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has released new regulations. Additional guidelines for the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of Memorandum Circular No. SR-2020-06, which requires that all Philippine-registered ships operating in the domestic market adhere to the 0.50% per

Cruise ships pumping more harmful gases in Europe

A total of 509 tonnes of sulphur oxides were emitted by the 218 cruise vessels in operation across Europe last year, up from 465 tonnes of emissions linked to the industry in 2019, the last year of normal activity before the pandemic, according to a report by climate lobby group Transport & Environment.

How Much Sulphur is in Fuel?

Sulphur is a naturally occurring component found in crude oil. When total sulphur content is more than 0.5 per cent oil is classed as “sour.” When total sulphur content is less than 0.5 per cent it’s classed as “sweet.” Unless it’s removed during the refining process, sulphur is also present in gasoline and diesel. As

Firm demand, lower output lift VLSFO market higher

Asia’s 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) gained on Monday as firming utilities and bunkering demand for the fuel weighed on already tightening inventories, trade sources said. VLSFO output has declined recently as refiners switched to maximising production of higher value refined fuels amid soaring gasoil and gasoline refining margins. The VLSFO cash premium, front-month