Increased tensions in the Middle East may lead to an escalation in military activity that could impact shipping in critical waterways, Britain’s maritime agency said. Much of the world’s oil and key commodities including grains pass through the region’s busy sealanes....

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Asia’s spot premium for high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) softened on Thursday as trade slowed in recent sessions, while onshore inventories at Singapore climbed for a fourth straight week. The high inventory levels have dampened the broader spot market, with downstream...

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Given that cargo contamination claims are the most frequent and costly claim that tankers experience, the following bulletin highlights the best sampling practices to be undertaken onboard vessels. Cargo samples that are taken following best practises and are...

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