UK Club Soundings: Sulphur Series 03 - 2020 bunker pricing issues March

Under a time charter, the charterer is usually responsible for fuel and the owner for compliance with MARPOL whereas under a voyage charter an owner would generally be responsible for both. Whilst this should make the position more straightforward, one crucial question will be how best to mitigate the potential impact of volatile fuel prices linked to 2020.

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Date01/04/2019

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