IMO 2020
On 1 January 2020, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will implement a new regulation for a 0.50% global sulphur cap for marine fuels. Under the new global cap, ships will have to use marine fuels with a sulphur content of no more than 0.50%S against the current limit of 3.50%S in an effort to reduce the amount of sulphur oxide. The Emission Control Areas (ECAs) will remain at the 2015 standard of 0.1%S content.
Shell Marine Fuels
Shipping must continue to look for ways to reduce emissions while meeting the world’s growing demand. As Shell’s customers step up to that challenge, Shell will continue to provide the solutions they need. This includes implementing several initiatives in preparation for IMO 2020, along with introducing its new Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO).
Title: Shell Marine Fuels
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Shipping must continue to look for ways to reduce emissions while meeting the world’s growing demand. As Shell’s customers step up to that challenge, Shell will continue to provide the solutions they need. This includes implementing several initiatives in preparation for IMO 2020, along with introducing its new Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO).
Shell Marine Fuels_ENG Transcript
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Man overlooking a boat
Man looking out of binoculars
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Bunker ship moving towards other ship in the distance
[Dialogue: Narrator]
This bunker ship is about to transfer a Shell fuel...like no other.
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Number counter showing the distance between the two ships
[Dialogue: Hai Soon 16 Captain]
Nan Lin Wan, Hai Soon 16, seek permission alongside your starboard side.
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Captain speaking on radio system inside control room
Captain speaking on radio system, with two other crew members beside him
[Dialogue: Narrator]
A fuel that significantly lowers sulphur emissions.
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Bunker ship closing in on the other ship
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Number counter showing the distance between the two ships
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Man walking towards radio system inside control
Man speaking on the radio system
[Dialogue: Starboard Captain]
Permission is granted.
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Music buildup
Dramatic and inspirational song
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Starboard captain on deck overlooking the ship
Starboard captain overlooking ship and Hai Soon 16 bunker ship coming close
[Dialogue: Narrator]
A fuel for a new era.
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Hands on a half steering wheel
Hai Soon 16 Captain giving instructions to two crew members inside control room
Hands pushing a lever up
[Dialogue: Hai Soon 16 Captain]
Starboard engine, dead slow ahead.
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Two ships side by side
[Dialogue: Narrator]
Shell’s Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil.
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VLSFO marine fuel
0.50% sulphur
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Quick cuts of crew securing both ships together
Hai Soon 16 Captain standing on deck and speaking on radio system, with sea and boats in the background
[Dialogue: Hai Soon 16 Captain]
Hai Soon 16 is secure alongside your starboard side.
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Starboard Captain turning to look at control system
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Two boats side by side with crew members preparing to transfer fuel
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[Dialogue: Narrator]
Shell has been on a mission.
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Music buildup
Dynamic and edgy song
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Looking at a chemist pouring liquid into a beaker through a set of bars
[Dialogue: Narrator]
A mission to help our customers get ready for the IMO 2020 regulations.
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Fuel falling into beaker of fuel
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Reduce sulphur to
IMO 2020 regulations
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Chemist walking into laboratory, with hand holding a small container of fuel
Quick cuts of drops of fuel dropping into a beaker of fuel
Quick zoom in for transition
[Dialogue: Narrator]
The result...Shell’s IMO compliant, VLSFO.
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VLSFO marine fuel
0.50% sulphur
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Crew members on boat preparing to transfer fuel
Hai Soon 16 Captain standing on deck and speaking on radio system
[Dialogue: Hai Soon 16 Captain]
Fuel ready for transfer.
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Shots of Starboard Captain speaking on radio system
[Dialogue: Starboard Captain]
Roger, Hai Soon 16.
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Shots of men turning wheels on boat to start the transfer of fuel
[Dialogue: Man on radio system (subtitled)]
Captain, we are receiving the fuel.
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Starboard Captain in control room overlooking transfer process
Man showing a thumbs-up, signalling someone to move up
Man operating crane
Two boats side by side, with crane and crew members
Quick zoom in for transition
[Dialogue: Narrator]
Shell is now ready to supply VLSFO for ship owners worldwide, as well as a wide range of other high quality marine products.
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VLSFO
LNG
Bio initiative
Lubricants
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Motivational and edgy song
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LNG bunker ship on sea
LNG bunker ship docked beside refinery
LNG bunker ship leaving refinery
LNG bunker ship beside a bigger ship
Speed ramp of a big ship, with sun setting in the background
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LNG
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Our LNG supply network is rapidly expanding across the globe. LNG is virtually sulphur free and can reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions by up to 21%, supporting the journey towards a lower emissions future.
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Laboratory technicians in laboratory
Laboratory technicians testing liquid in a beaker
Female laboratory technicians testing fuel
Man walking towards microscope
Microscope lenses automatically switching from one to another
Man's eyes moving towards eyepiece of microscope
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Bio initiative
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[Dialogue: Narrator]
Sustainable biofuels can also play a role. Our bio blends for marine fuels can help further reduce CO2 emissions.
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Hand grabbing fuel in a glass bottle
Woman raises bottle up to look at fuel, and gently swivels bottle
Hands pouring fuel into another container
Fuel pouring into beaker with fuel
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Lubricants
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[Dialogue: Narrator]
Our new Shell Alexia 40 is specifically designed to help customers meet the IMO 2020 sulphur cap.
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Jars of fuel on a mini conveyor belt inside a machine
Fuel pouring into the start of a dropper
Quick zoom in for transition
[Dialogue: Narrator]
And we have a full portfolio of lubricants available globally to protect customers’ engines, whichever fuel they choose.
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Text with number counters, revealing one line at a time
More than 700 ports
across 61 countries
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Drone shot of cargo ship on sea
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A yellow dot on the world map, zooming out to see the whole globe, with more dots with Shell logos spreading from the original dot across the whole spinning globe
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[Dialogue: Narrator]
Together our preparations ensure customers have access to a global marine network.
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Hand picks up telephone receiver of radio system
Man speaking on the radio system
[Dialogue: Man (subtitled)]
Captain, fuel transfer is normal.
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Music transition
Dramatic and motivational song
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Singapore flag on top of a boat, flying in the air
View of a man through a glass window
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Man standing on small boat and overlooking the sea
Closeup of Mike's face
Mike waving at crew members on another ship in the background
[Dialogue: Narrator]
Shell is your partner of choice for low emissions solutions and support.
[Title]
Mike Pearson
Chief Engineer
[Dialogue: Mike Pearson]
It’s great to be on board helping these guys test the Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil.
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Mike walking on platform to enter ship
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Starboard Captain welcoming Mike
[Dialogue: Starboard Captain]
Welcome on board.
[Dialogue: Mike Pearson]
I’ll be travelling with the crew to make sure the transition goes smoothly.
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Music transition
Gentle and calming song
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Starboard Captain welcoming Mike
Interview of Mike
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Two crew members inside ship engine control room
Computer screen showing engine status
Shots of crew member showing Mike computer screen
Crew member shaking hands with Mike
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Engine control room
[Dialogue: Narrator]
Engine monitoring and close collaboration is key, which is why Shell has been there every step of the way.
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Music transition
Upbeat and inspirational song
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Starboard Captain on deck overlooking sea
Crew members adjusting big tube for fuel transfer
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Timelapse of crew members conducting fuel transfer
Lights leaks for quick transition to the next shot
Timelapse of cargo ship leaving shipping docks
Royal Caribbean cruise ship docked at harbour
Timelapse of multiple boats and ships sailing, with surrounding city
Cargo ship on sea, with other ships and shipping docks in background
Lights leaks for quick transition to the next shot
[Dialogue: Narrator]
IMO 2020 is just the start. Shipping must continue to look for ways to reduce emissions while meeting the world’s growing demand.
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Silhouettes of Mike and Starboard Captain walking onto deck
Silhouettes of Mike and Starboard Captain shaking hands
Cargo ship on sea
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IMO 2020
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[Dialogue: Narrator]
As our customers step up to that challenge, we will continue to provide the solutions they need.
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Refineries and city, with sky in the background
Man climbing a big storage unit
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IMO 2020 text remains
Our refineries and facilities are ready
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Our refineries and facilities are ready.
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Shell truck with refinery in the background
LNG bunker ship on sea
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IMO 2020 text remains
Our supply chain is ready
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Our supply chain is ready.
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IMO 2020 test scales back up
We are ready
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Waves and ocean, with sky in the background
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[Dialogue: Narrator]
We are ready.
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Shell mnemonic
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Shell logo
© Shell International Limited 2019
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Shell has a clear vision into 2020 with our suite of solutions. Shell will be prepared, and we can help you be prepared, too. Shell has developed a variety of fuel product offerings to the shipping industry that include marine gasoil (MGO) and very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) supply in key bunker ports; high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) supply for ships with on-board scrubbers; and liquefied natural gas (LNG). The market will continue to need multiple types of fuel to meet the industry’s demand, such as LNG, 0.10%S, DMA, and 3.50%S for ships with scrubbers. Shell will provide multiple products at key ports.
We are partnering with ship owners to perform trials of our new 0.50%S fuel, and we can provide support during testing to ship owners so that they can better understand compatibility and handling operations.
LNG as a marine fuel is expanding globally with bunker locations growing and LNG fuelled ship segments broadening. We are developing key supply locations to serve LNG fuel to customers. LNG fuel is readily available, clean and cost competitive. It is the next step in the journey towards zero emissions, and Shell LNG can be a cost-competitive fuel choice.
We continue to improve our lubricants, which are designed specifically to protect engines burning marine fuels from wear and deposits. To help customers to comply with the 0.50% cap on marine fuel sulphur content, we have optimised our cylinder oil to deal with changing fuel compositions.
We have also made selective investments in our refineries producing high-sulphur fuel oil today to enhance their flexibility to process a broader range of crude oils, increase low-sulphur oil and distillate production, and increase product stream segregations and blending capabilities.
| 0.10%S / 0.50%S Fuel Oil | 0.10%S / 0.50%S MGO / DMA / GTL | Scrubber New/Retrofit | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimize operational difficulty and cost | Convenient and widely available | Cheaper fuel and quick payback | Proven technology and reduction SOx, NOx and PM |
| Variability of quality of blends per supplier | Operational experience in industry | Acquiring operating experience | Lower GHG emissions |
| Only a few suppliers can offer reliable supply | Higher cost | Ship stability and space | Growing availability |
| NA | Thermal shock and lubricity issues | Safe sludge handling and disposal necessary | Cost advantage to MGO/DMA |
| Shell will supply differentiated VLSFO | MGO/DMAB will remain key products for Shell | Shell can supply HSFO 3.50% | Shell is an innovation leader in LNG |
| LUBRICANTS FOR CROSSHEAD DIESEL ENGINES (2 STROKE) | - | - | - |
| Shell Alexia 25, 40 | Shell Alexia 25 | Shell Alexia 70, 100, 140 | Shell Alexia 25 |
| LUBRICANTS FOR TRUNK PISTON ENGINES (4 STROKE) | - | - | - |
| Shell Argina S2, S3 | Shell Gadinia S3 | Shell Argina S3, S4, S5 | Shell Mysella S3 N, S5 N |
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