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16 Aug 2022
High Court of Hong Kong orders winding up of NewOcean Energy Holdings Limited
Development follows the winding up petition against NewOcean filed by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation in Hong Kong on 12 April 2022 due to overdue payments for LPG supply.
16 Aug 2022
US Coast Guard responds to bunker spill after fishing vessel “Aleutian Isle” sinks
Vessel reportedly has about 2,500 gallons of diesel fuel and a combined 100 gallons of hydraulic fluid and lubricant oil aboard; ship continues to release small amounts of diesel.
NYK concludes contract for modifying LNG-fuelled tugboat to ammonia-fuel specs
“Sakigake” will be converted to operate on ammonia fuel by a target completion year of 2024 with the aim of operating in the port of Yokohama, said the firm.
16 Aug 2022
The Lab: Why bunker fuel oil analysis is more important than ever
Bunkers which are compliant with ISO 8217, may in fact contain contaminants, which can result in significant operational difficulties, including engine damage.
16 Aug 2022
FOBAS: MARPOL Annex VI and the use of Marine Biofuels
FOBAS recommends ship operators intending to use biofuels or biofuel blends should obtain confirmation from relevant flag State if they will be following the new UI.
16 Aug 2022
Jeppe Christiansen joins United Shipping and Trading Company board
New board now consists of chairman Torben Østergaard-Nielsen, deputy chairman Klaus Nyborg and Nina Østergaard Borris, Mia Østergaard Rechnitzer, Peter Appel and Christiansen.
16 Aug 2022
Alfa Laval to provide fuel supply system for six methanol-fuelled container vessels
Company will supply FCM Menthanol system for six 1170 TEU container vessels ordered by Eastaway, a member of the X-Press Feeders Group; deliveries of system will commence in 2023.
16 Aug 2022Featured News
Hong Lam Marine, Bureau Veritas, PaxOcean Engineering to jointly develop ammonia bunker vessel design
‘The MOU will foster innovation in smart and autonomous ship technologies, and support the use of green ammonia as a sustainable fuel to help decarbonise global shipping,’ says the Chief Executive of MPA.
Singapore: PetroSeraya evolves with digitalisation and sustainability to future-proof bunker fuel tank leasing ops
PetroSeraya appoints YTL PowerSeraya veteran See Yoong Hwee to drive its fuel tank leasing operations; together with Rafe Liam as Commercial Manager, they will spearhead the company’s initiatives.
Singapore: Eng Hua embarks on inaugural biofuel bunkering operation in company’s 53-year history
‘This biofuel bunker delivery represents a new chapter for Eng Hua as we are now moving with the times towards the era of decarbonisation,’ Mike Sin, Director at Eng Hua, tells bunkering publication Manifold Times.
MPA completes investigations into bunker fuel contamination; temporary suspends Glencore’s Bunkering Licence
MPA has also asked Glencore to improve its internal procedures to ensure that prompt action is taken in future when it becomes aware of, or reasonably suspects, any irregularity in fuel quality, it states.
Singapore: Probe exposes Hong Kong entities issuing ‘false invoices’ to Vermont over purported bunker sales
Dynamic Asset Investments Limited and Goldsland Holdings Co Ltd helped Vermont UM Bunkering maintain a “Cash Float” of about SGD 100,000 to facilitate “buyback” bunker transactions at Singapore port.
Singapore: Investigations uncover USD 3.6 million worth of bunker short deliveries by Vermont UM Bunkering
Senior Cargo Officer gained SGD 48,800 worth of commission from “buyback” bunker transactions and illegally obtained SGD 410,712.257 by cheating Vermont, a Singapore court heard on Thursday (21 July).
Expert's Opinion
Marine fuel quality: Where do we go from here?
The issue of contaminated marine fuel within the bunkering sector will likely to continue past 2020, forecasts the Group Managing Director of Veritas Petroleum Services.
Traditional bunker price reporting is transitioning to a new era
Bunker price assessments are keeping up with shipping’s change to a low carbon future, informs the Deputy Editor, Marine Fuels at Argus Media.
Maritime consultancy: Global interest in MFMs picking up
Adoption of MFM systems have caught the attention of bunker players in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Fujairah, Gibraltar and Greece, says Metcore’s Managing Director.
Mysterious engine damages Post IMO 2020 caused by VLSFO?
Poor combustion affects between 4-20% of the worldwide fleet and stems ultimately from the source of bunker fuel, shares the Marine Regional Sales Manager Asia Pacific of Innospec.
De-bunkering specialist: Choosing the right pump for the job
Relying on vessel pumps to extract contaminated marine fuel from bunker tanks, though convenient, might be a bad choice, explains the Director of Pro Liquid.
Singapore bunker contamination different from earlier Houston cases
‘Irreversible damage’ inflicted to vessel engine components due to hydrochloric acid exposure, explains the General Manager of Eurofins Singapore.
SNP broker tells: Why the premium for bunker tankers?
Ever wonder why bunkering vessels are 20 to 30% more expensive than their conventional oil tanker cousins? The Managing Director of Sovereign Shipping Global explains.
Positive influence: Additives potential ‘lifesavers’ for off-spec VLSFOs
TSP, cat fines, and water content are parameters which marine fuel additives can positively influence to save an otherwise off-spec product, shares the Technical Manager (APAC) of Aderco.
Marine fuel additives: A drop-in solution for IMO 2020 fuels
Infineum additives can positively influence TSP and TSA to improve stability and compatibility of treated fuel, shares its Marine Fuel Additive Business Development Manager.
After Hin Leong, Is Singapore Still A Premier Commodity Trading Hub?
Murmurings of recent commodity trading incidents suggest an impact on Singapore’s ability to attract commodity traders. The MD of Helmsman LLC examines if this is true.
