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COMMERCIAL ISSUES
Bob Chandran, CEO of Chemoil Corporation, looks back at the pitfalls that took many by surprise in 2004
SPOTLIGHT: BUNKER PREDICTIONS FOR 2005
After an extraordinary year in 2004, Bunkerspot readers make their own predictions for the year ahead
MARITIME SECURITY
Yeo Cheow Tong, Singapoer's Minister for Transport, looks at how Singapore aims to balance business interests with the need for enhanced maritime security
SPOTLIGHT: OFFSHORE BUNKERING
Elisabeth Rohregger, Senior Vice President of Addax Bunkering Services, outlines the practical and technical skills involved with supplying bunker fuel offshore
Per Funch-Nielsen of O.W. Icebunker highlights the dangers faced by crews involved in offshore bunker supply
SPOTLIGHT: OIL STORAGE IN ASIA
Adam Dupré, of China Company Research Services, suggests that the rapid increase in oil storage capacity in Asia reflects the strategic development of China's oil industry
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Robin Meech questions the readiness of the industry to embrace new emissions regulations and asks where will it all lead
TECHNICAL ISSUES
Geoff Jones of Lintec Testing Services examines the three recognised methods used for testing carbon residue
IT ISSUES
Dr. J.K. Nair of Calsoft Inc. explains how smart use of computer software can enhance any bunker business
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Nigel Draffin, Coordinator of IBIA's Education Working Group, identifies a major gap in the practical training of onboard and onshore bunkering personnel
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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