April, 2025
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Thu24Apr
Steve Bee of VPS discusses the potential for cashew nut shell liquid to be used as a biofuel component in bunker blends.
VPS: Cashew Nut Shell Liquid – Biofuel Saviour or Concerning Contaminant?
Wed23Apr
Initial Ship & Bunker analysis shows ships would need to use between 17.6% and 23.3% biofuel in B100 terms to avoid penalty charges in 2028.
IMO 2028: How Much Biofuel Will Be Needed to Avoid Penalties?
Fri18Apr
Initial Ship & Bunker estimates show surplus units generated by the use of FAME B100 may be available for as little as $312/mtCO2e in 2028.
IMO 2028: How Much Will 'Surplus Units' Cost?
Thu17Apr
If the Q1 total were replicated over the rest of 2025, Singapore's annual sales would reach 52 million mt, down by 4.5% from 2024's record high.
ANALYSIS: Singapore Quarterly Bunker Sales Drop to Lowest Since Q3 2023
Wed16Apr
Steve Bee and Emilian Buksak of VPS discuss the new IMO 2028 deal.
VPS: A New Legislative Measure for the Decarbonisation of Shipping
Wed16Apr
Maria Angeles Lopez, decarbonisation manager at Peninsula, discusses the options shipping companies have for FuelEU Maritime compliance.
INSIGHT: FuelEU Maritime Means Shipowners Cannot Afford to Wait on Alternative Fuels
Tue15Apr
Initial estimates indicate shipping can expect to pay about $76/mt extra in IMO 2028 compliance costs for every tonne of VLSFO consumed in 2028.
IMO 2028: How Much Is it Going to Cost?
Mon14Apr
Steve Bee of VPS discusses how to avoid engine damage from cat fines.
VPS: How Fuel System Check Monitoring Will Reduce Risks, Save Time and Money
Mon14Apr
The shipping industry is busy digesting a complex but relatively unambitious new decarbonisation framework from its global regulator.
IMO 2028 Deal Sparks Disappointment as Flat Levy Ditched
Fri11Apr
While market uncertainty has increased, Monjasa still expects to see the fourth-highest profits in its history in 2025, CFO Rasmus Knudsen tells Ship & Bunker.
INTERVIEW: Monjasa Expects Resilient Profits in 2025 Despite Market Drop