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Shell has safely commissioned a new solvent deasphalter (SDA) unit at its Pernis refinery, the first major investment at the site since 2011. The new unit enables Pernis to process a larger proportion of its oil intake into cleaner transport fuels, including marine gasoil compliant with IMO 2020.

Shell鈥檚 global marine fuels network rolled out the planned fuel availability for 2020 to customers at SIBCON in Singapore on 3 October 2018. This announcement supports ship owners and charterers as they prepare for the International Maritime Organization (IMO)鈥檚 0.50% global sulphur limit for marine fuels in 2020.

From the energy we use to the food we eat, the clothes we wear and the things we use every day, we enjoy a lifestyle where we can find everything on the shelves of our local shop or through a simple swipe or click on our screens. 

Shell Marine Fuels is in full swing with preparations for the 20th Singapore International Bunkering Conference and Exhibition (SIBCON) in Singapore from 2-5 October 2018.

Marine lubricant choices to address International Maritime Organization restrictions on the fuels used by ships from 2020 must be based on verifiable cylinder oil performance data and engine testing to cover all operating conditions, according to the new General Manager of Shell Marine, Joris Van Brussel.

This year鈥檚 Shell Marine stand at SMM will be drawing the crowds with a Formula One simulator. Why not see if you are the next Sebastian Vettel at this year鈥檚 leading maritime trade fair, SMM 2018.

Shell鈥檚 global marine fuels network has initiated testing for its new 0.50% very low sulphur marine fuel oil (VLSFO) in preparation for the International Maritime Organization (IMO)鈥檚 0.50% global sulphur limit for marine fuels in 2020.

Global maritime contractor Van Oord has signed a five-year partnership agreement with Shell Marine covering the lubrication needs for its entire fleet of vessels. The all-inclusive agreement was acknowledged in a special ceremony, staged at the Van Oord headquarters in Rotterdam, where Jaap de Jong signed on behalf of Van Oord and Inbar van de Burg reciprocated on behalf of Shell Marine. The final deal evolved to reflect Shell Marine鈥檚 commitments to time-critical delivery of lubricants for use on Van Oord vessels worldwide, while minimising cost overheads and offering continuous logistics and technical support.

Shell Marine is launching Shell Marine 40, an engine oil for use in high-speed diesel engines in the fishing and tug boat segments, to support and help enhance the performance of engines on board some of the hardest working vessels at sea.

The technical, commercial and regulatory variables in play when considering a ship owner鈥檚 optimum cylinder oil supply solution continue to rise. Shell Marine Global Technical Manager, Dr Sara Lawrence, offers a perspective for 2018.

As part of its continuous review of its marine lubricants logistics offering, Shell Marine has expanded its distribution network into New Zealand, also adding three new key locations to its delivery options 鈥� in Indonesia, Spain and Chile.