Bunkers: An Analysis of the Technical and Environmental Issues

by Chris Fisher, Robin Meech

Bunkers An Analysis of the Technical and Environmental IssuesBunkers An Analysis of the Technical and Environmental Issues by Chris Fisher and Robin Meech is a fully revised edition of the key reference work on bunkers, completely updated to reflect the latest technical, regulatory and environmental changes in the marine fuels sector.The key fundamentals of bunkering, such as refining, basic fuel handling and treatment and test methods are fully discussed, and there are comprehensive new sections on highly topical issues such as: Trading within Emission Control Areas Bunker markets a 20 year forecast, including product mix, volumes and geographical variations (of special interest to suppliers and producers) Current and future environmental legislation with commentary on compliance solutions (of key importance to buyers, ship owners and charterers) Fuel-related engine damage explained through informative illustrations and diagrams Abatement technologies how they work, technical comparisons and expected uptake Energy efficiency technologiesThis fourth edition of Bunkers shifts the focus from the legal framework of buying and selling marine fuels and provides a clear and incisive analysis of the environmental and technical aspects of the industry. It offers an in-depth discussion of fuel types, their availability and prices, and how laboratories will analyse this changing mix. It also tackles complex issues such as price volatility, the global downturn in demand for shipped goods and the unprecedented increase in the world fleet.

406 pages, ebook

First published March 1, 2013