In a move which has been widely hailed as a landmark moment for the bunker industry, the use of mass flow metering (MFM) for heavy fuel oil bunker deliveries in Singapore became mandatory on January 1, 2017. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s (MPA) efforts have been warmly applauded…

Law firm CMS has noted that, from January 1st 2018, subject to a few exclusions, ships of more than 5,000gt will be subject to monitoring and reporting requirements on carbon dioxide emissions, fuel consumption and cargo carried. By August 31st this year a Monitoring Plan must be submitted to an…

European Council adopted the Regulation establishing a framework on market access to port services and financial transparency of ports, the so-called “port package III”. After expected signing in February, the act will be published in the Official Journal of the EU and will enter into force 20 days after notice.…