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INTERVIEW: KELD DEMANT
Bunker Holding CEO Keld Demant talks about his future plans for the group and the changing landscape for the global bunker industry.
INTERVIEW: ADRIAN TOLSON
Adrian Tolson suggests a further shift in the industry’s business model may be on the way.
FUEL HEDGING
Against a backdrop of continued low oil prices, Michael Corley of Mercatus Energy Advisors provides a clear and timely comparison of the main financial products for bunker fuel – OTC and exchange cleared contracts.
CYBER RISKS
Rod Johnson suggests maritime cyber risk threat may be closer than shipping cares to admit.
LEGAL ISSUES
Steve Simms of Simms Showers says careful and informed choices should be made over terms and conditions and the choice of legal jurisdiction.
Stephen Caldwell looks at the debate over the security implications of gas transportation at seaports and along inland waterways.
BUNKER INSURANCE
Graham Watts of Bunker Insure assesses the often complex but unavoidable issue of bunkering liability risk.
REGULATIONS
Andreas Nordseth of the Danish Maritime Authority shares his views about ECA compliance.
EMISSION CONTROL AREAS
Is shipping playing by the rules and complying with the latest ECA regulations?
Bethan Bradley and Chris Moxon of Clyde & Co. provide a timely overview of regional emission control regulations and the challenges for compliance.
REGIONAL FOCUS: WEST AFRICA
Recently announced plans for inward investment have highlighted the commercial potential of West African ports, however, much work needs to be done to overcome the problems of vessel congestion, political inertia and uncompetitive bunker prices.
REGIONAL FOCUS: LEBANON
Simon Bejjani, Managing Director of GAC Lebanon, reports that in times of domestic and regional uncertainty, working with businesses that bring local knowledge underpinned by globally integrated services is essential to supporting longer-term economic stability.
LUBRICANTS
Today’s lubricant manufacturers have to adapt to the demands of regulatory change as well as new revisions to engine manufacturers’ guidelines. Total Lubmarine discusses its approach to meeting these challenges.
Stefan Claussen of LUKOIL Marine Lubricants discusses how lube manufacturers are adapting to the changing marine fuel mix in the face of tougher environmental regulations.
MASS FLOW MEASUREMENT
Muhammad Usman of FOBAS considers the impact of fuel measurement technology on the marine fuels industry.
VPS INTERVIEW
Gerard Rohaan has recently taken up the reins at VPS as CEO.
FUEL PROCUREMENT
Tammi Ingannamorte of ClearLynx explains how marine fuel exchange platforms are bringing buyers and sellers together in a transparent and secure global business environment.
FUEL ISSUES
Andreia Jorge and Tim Sterzing of Schülke & Mayr offer some key questions and answers about the problem of microbial fuel contamination.
Michael Green of Intertek Ship Care explains how the increased use of distillate and hybrid fuels has been reflected in sample submission patterns.
Albert Leyson of Drew Marine outlines some onboard measures which can keep microbial growth at bay.
Wajdi Abdmessih of Seahawk Services calls on vessel operators to remain vigilant about cat fines in the fuel supply chain.
