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Wed 1 Feb 2012, 14:32 GMT

Cockett to host fuel seminar


Bunker firm to host free seminar in London for customers.

Cockett Marine Oil has announced that it will be hosting a fuel seminar to external customers on 14th and 15th March 2012.

The event will be held at the following address:
The IOD
123 Pall Mall
London SW1Y 5ED
Web: www.iod.com

A full summary of the seminar has been provided below.

Course Programme presented by:
Scott Carter - Senior Oil Industry Lecturer
Chris Turner - Technical Manager, Cockett Marine Oil

Duration: 1 1/2 days
1st Day: Wednesday 14th March 9.30 am - 5.30 pm
2nd Day: Thursday 15th March 9.00 am - 1.00 pm

Part 1 - Introduction to Shipping and Bunkering
Shipping Overview
Fuel oil supply and demand
Overview of the bunker market

Part 2 - Bunker Fuel Manufacture
Crude oil properties and markets
Fuel oil from the refining process
Fuel properties and fuel oil markets

Part 3 - Technical Aspects
Types of bunker fuels and how they are used
What they should or should not contain
Problems associated with fuel quality
Technical terms

Part 4 - Legislation and Specifications
Specifications past and present
Legislation and regulation
Sulphur content & ECAs
Consequences of increased blending

Part 5 - The Enquiry and Physical Delivery
The enquiry process
Pre-delivery planning and delivery procedures
Marpol requirements

Part 6 - Claims
Quantity and quality claims
Avoid disputes

Part 7 - 2015 and beyond
What does the future hold in respect to bunkering ?

Please note that numbers for the event are limited, therefore those interested in attending should contact Cockett Marine Oil by Thursday 23rd February 2012, informing them of the date(s) they would like to attend.

Contact details for Cockett Marine Oil are:
Email: l.montague@cockett.com
Tel: +44 1689 883 400

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