South Africa-based PE Fuel Distributors has announced that it is now supplying Marine AdBlue 40 and recently completed a 35,000 litre delivery to a vessel in Algoa Bay. Marine AdBlue AUS 40, which contains 40% urea and 60% deionised water, acts as a reducing agent in vessels’ Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems to convert nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from ship exhausts into harmless nitrogen gas and water vapour. In a notice posted on LinkedIn today (15 October), PE Fuel Distributors said that its marine customers can order Marine AdBlue AUS 40, alongside their regular diesel supply. Based in Port Elizabeth […]

Delegates from French-speaking countries across Africa gathered at an International Maritime Organization (IMO) workshop in Abidjan last week to focus on the challenges and opportunities of maritime decarbonisation. In a notice posted on its website this week, the IMO said that the delegates ‘explored investment needs in port infrastructure, alternative fuel supply chains, human capital and institutional capacities’ – and they came away with a clear sense that ‘regional cooperation and collective action will be essential to delivering a successful and lasting maritime energy transition’. IMO Technical Officer Camille Bourgeon commented: ‘What we will remember in particular from this workshop […]

Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has announced that James Linforth has been appointed Chief Executive, effective 1 January 2027. Linforth will succeed Eifion Morris who is stepping down for personal reasons. Morris will continue as Chief Executive until 31 December 2026. ‘James is an experienced and highly respected leader who understands our firm, our clients and our people. He has played a central role in the firm’s success and growth, and he is the right person to lead Stephenson Harwood into its next chapter,’ said Paul Thwaite, Senior Partner. ‘During his time as Chief Executive, Eifion has made an enormous […]