ALTERNATIVE FUELS : BIOFUELS
Certification, trials and availability
Increasing numbers of biofuel stems are being reported worldwide
December 15, 2023
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Industry News
Banle Energy Launches Its First Biofuel Bunkering Operation In Hong Kong
Hong Kong July 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – On July 14, 2023, Banle Energy International Limited, a subsidiary of CBL International Limited (NASDAQ: BANL) (the “Company”), partnering with ASB Biodiesel (Hong Kong) Limited and Seven Seas Oil (Hong Kong) Limited completed our very first B24 biofuel bunkering operation in Hong Kong, with Saybolt as an international independent inspection and testing service provider to monitor the whole process in order to ensure both quality and quantity.
July 17, 2023
Industry News
Bunker tanker crew kidnapped
Six of the 16-strong crew of the Liberian-flag bunker tanker Monjasa Reformer were kidnapped and held hostage for five weeks after the ship was boarded by pirates on 25 March, about 140 nautical miles West of Port Pointe-Noire, Democratic Republic of Congo.
June 5, 2023
Latest developments from around the global marine fuel sector
One million tonnes of bunkers “are off spec” Off-specification and non-compliant fuels, totalling more than a million tonnes a year, can cost ship operators as much as $50,000 per incident according to a new report.
“make it more vital than ever that ship operators receive the correct advice and oversight on bunker procurement and refuelling operations”.
December 6, 2022
INSETTING
What is carbon insetting?
Carbon insetting enables fuel suppliers and vessel operators to transfer the environmental benefits of clean, lower carbon intensity fuels to freight forwarders and shippers says Caspar Gooren, Director Zero-Carbon at Titan
December 13, 2023
CARBON CAPTURE
Class acts
Classification societies are becoming increasingly involved in the approval of onboard carbon capture systems
December 8, 2023
IBIA Asia Report
Use of Mass Flow Meters (MFM)
I am pleased to note the announcement from the Port of Rotterdam and Port of Antwerp-Bruges mandating the use of mass flow meters (MFM) from 2026 onwards.
December 2, 2023
IBIA Africa Report
Navigating growth, engagement and opportunities
IBIA continues to help Africa’s bunker industry advance, focusing on growth, training, and expanding our geographical footprint.
December 1, 2023
FUEL QUALITY
Major contamination incidents
Ship breakdowns and significant problems follow Houston bunker stems.
September 7, 2023
ALTERNATIVE FUELS : ELECTRICITY
Batteries in a box
Containerised battery room awarded type approval.
September 5, 2023
ALTERNATIVE FUELS: BIOFUEL
Biofuel use grows.
An increasing number of successful biofuel bunkering operations are being reported worldwide.
September 1, 2023
IBIA ASIA IN CHINA
In July, I’ve had the opportunity to be at the Ocean Expo Ningbo where I had meaningful conversations with industry leaders, exchanging ideas, and gaining valuable insights into the latest trends and opportunities in China.
September 10, 2023
IBIA Africa Bunker and Shipping Conference
Paving the way for sustainable growth in Africa’s maritime industry
September 7, 2023
IBIA Members' Meetings and upcoming events
Paving the way for the global bunker industry’s future
September 5, 2023
Staying global
Long-serving Deputy Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Simon Bennett explains to David Hughes why he believes achieving a renewed, strengthened IMO decarbonisation strategy is vital
June 10, 2023
Road To Recovery
The invasion of Ukraine continues to impact the Eastern Mediterranean, but the region is also looking to the future, John Rickards writes
June 1, 2023
Getting ready, staying flexible
As methanol bunkering becomes a reality, Singapore is preparing for the possibility of a methanol bunker spill. Meanwhile, methanol is starting to be seen as an option for the cruise industry
May 25, 2023
Managing Biofuels
The use of biofuels instead conventional marine fuels is growing quickly, but there are challenges when using them onboard ships
May 20, 2023
Derating two-stroke engines
New system aims to extend the CII compliance lifetime of merchant vessels
May 16, 2023
Adding carbon capture
Shipowner orders SOx scrubber with potential for retrofit to remove CO2
May 15, 2023
Carbon capture depends on economic case
New LR report indicates adoption of onboard carbon capture systems is dependent on the economic feasibility for maritime supply chain stakeholders
May 10, 2023
Mandatory measuring
for ARA ports
Authorities for Rotterdam, Antwerp and Zeebrugge and plan to make the bunker market “more reliable” in move welcomed by IBIA
March 8, 2023
Cruising along
The use of biofuels is increasing and technology is being developed to meet the specific requirements of this new fuel
March 5, 2023
IBIA, how did we get here?
Nigel Draffin recalls the International Bunker Industry Association’s first 30 years
February 15, 2023
Support for carbon removal
New report highlights “crucial” role of CO2 removal in global decarbonisation
February 10, 2023
Going with the wind
New design of rotor sail to provide wind-assisted propulsion
December 22, 2022
Taking on ammonia
The bunkering terminals that will be required for the widespread use of ammonia as a marine fuel are starting to emerge
December 14, 2022
Going for 100%
New ro-ro design concept based entirely on compressed hydrogen as fuel
December 10, 2022
Ready for anything
With many uncertainties surrounding the choice of alternative fuels to achieve decarbonisation, projects are underway to ensure expensive marine engines have the flexibility to use a range of fuels
December 9, 2022
Two-stroke challenge
Chevron supplies first stem of 40 BN
Category II lube oil
December 8, 2022
Major survey looks into need for bunker licensing
IBIA, supported by BIMCO, launch survey to assess industry views on licensing and Mass Flow Meters as tools to improve transparency in the marine fuel sector
February 8, 2022
Keeping the digital ship safe
Modern bunker ‘barges’ are in reality high tech ships with increasingly sophisticated electronic systems on board
February 10, 2022
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