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Rolls-Royce switches to HVO for vessel engine testing

Rolls-Royce switches to HVO for vessel engine testing

Rolls-Royce Power Systems has moved its mtu diesel engine testing operations in Germany onto hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO), saving around 3,200 tonnes of CO2 by the end of 2025 and demonstrating…

Port of Houston completes first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering in the United States

Port of Houston completes first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering in the United States

The Port of Houston has completed the first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering operation in the United States, marking a practical step forward in the development of alternative fuel infrastructure in…

SMW 2026 marks 20 years of decarbonisation and digital transformation progress in shipping

SMW 2026 marks 20 years of decarbonisation and digital transformation progress in shipping

This year’s Singapore Maritime Week brought together more than 20,000 shipping and port professionals from nearly 80 countries at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre for five days…

FuelEU Maritime: the next deadline and what it means for shipowners

FuelEU Maritime: the next deadline and what it means for shipowners

A new EU regulation that came into force in January 2025 continues to set binding limits on the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of fuel used by ships trading in European waters, with the latest…

Cunard’s Four Queens to Unite on the Mersey

Cunard’s Four Queens to Unite on the Mersey

Renowned shipping line and cruise company Cunard has announced that all four of its ocean liners will assemble on the River Mersey in May 2028, marking the first time the complete fleet has gathered…

Brookes Bell Moves to New Liverpool Waterfront Office at Princes Dock

Brookes Bell Moves to New Liverpool Waterfront Office at Princes Dock

Brookes Bell is pleased to announce the relocation of its Liverpool office to a new, modern waterfront workspace at Princes Dock, within the wider Liverpool Waters development. The move marks an…

Regular data and lab testing looks to offset fuel quality challenges

Regular data and lab testing looks to offset fuel quality challenges

With a typical shelf life of just 6-12 months, Very Low Sulfer Fuel Oil (VLSFO) faces a multitude of issues that can impact its stability and usability if it degrades faster than expected. Higher…

Meet The Team: Harith Altuma

Meet The Team: Harith Altuma

Brookes Bell’s forensic scientists are renowned for their inquisitive and detailed-oriented nature. For Harith Altuma, Brookes Bell’s newest Fuel Chemists based in Houston, Texas, his passion for…

Going Beyond The Numbers: How Brookes Bell takes a detailed look at fuel quality issues

Going Beyond The Numbers: How Brookes Bell takes a detailed look at fuel quality issues

Fuel quality remains one of the leading challenges for shipping players, particularly for those looking to balance safety, compliance and cost amid tight profit margins and a changing regulatory…

Caspar Lavall

 Caspar Lavall

Caspar Lavall Curriculum Vitae Caspar has over 25 years of international maritime experience across sailing, ship operations, ship management and commercial roles in the shipping and energy…