This course covers every aspect of bunkering and integrates operations, technical, commercial, environmental and legal issues so that students learn how these are all inter-related in the real world.

As LNG is increasingly seen as a viable - and green - option as a marine fuel, this highly-focused and timely conference investigates what the industry now needs to do to take this idea forward, examining the supply chain requirements and market preparedness for this exciting 'new' bunker fuel.

The extraordinary growth of the offshore oil and gas industries in the Asia-Pacific region has sparked an unprecedented surge in demand for 'subsea' support vessels and other maritime infrastructure, all of which required refuelling. This has created a vast and highly specialised new market, particularly for marine gasoil. This unique conference examines the growth areas, covering offshore supply bases and the requirements of the many types of ships involved. It also looks at the supporting roles of shipyards, agents, and - importantly - the bunker supply industry.

In response to the overwhelming success of Report Writing for Marine Surveyors, published in 2011 by Petrospot, its author, the highly experienced consultant and surveyor, Mike Wall, will lead this unique two-day course.

This course covers every aspect of bunkering and integrates operations, technical, commercial, environmental and legal issues so that students learn how these are all inter-related in the real world.

This five-day intensive residential bunker course covers technical, operational, commercial, financial and legal aspects of bunkering.

Maritime Week Americas 2012 will be held in Panama, one of the greatest maritime centres in the world and right at the heart of some of the most exciting changes impacting the global shipping, port and bunkering industries today.