IPEC 2026: Zhoushan unveils 10 achievements, initiatives to strengthen global bunkering hub ambition
China’s top bunkering port positioning itself to handle annum bunkering volume of more than 10 million mt.
EPS plans green ammonia bunkering for Singapore-registered “Terra Clove” in Ulsan
Following the naming ceremony, EPS says it intends to bunker green ammonia supplied by LOTTE Fine Chemical, Asia’s largest ammonia distributor, at its terminal in Ulsan.
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MPA: 25 crew rescued after abandoning “MSC HERMES III” east of Vietnam
News: High sediment reported in test samples of IMO 2020-fuel blends
ENGINE: East of Suez Fuel Availability Outlook (22 Sep 2026)
PortXchange: Rotterdam bunker volume shift offers warning as Spain adopts fuel law
DNV: New research shows how regulation could reshape shipping
MPA probes Singapore Strait collision involving fishing vessel, bulk carrier
Höegh Autoliners orders six more ammonia, methanol-ready Aurora class PCTCs
Endress+Hauser TECH Centre in Singapore helps maritime customers master MFM bunkering
Singapore: Creditors’ meeting for Jeyst Shipping Pte Ltd adjourned to 26 October
First meeting of creditors was held on 19 October but the meeting was adjourned as there was an alternative nomination of liquidator for the company, according to Government Gazette notice.
FEET fund finances wind-assisted propulsion on two EPS vessels
GCMD, AIM Horizon Investments and EPS announced financing for two WAPS projects through the Fund for Energy Efficiency Technologies, marking the fund’s first deployment.
Malaysia: MMEA detains Panama-registered bulker over alleged illegal anchoring off Perak
Three crew members consisting of one 34-year-old Russian and two Myanmar nationals, aged 33 and 37 respectively, were brought to the Perak State Maritime Headquarters for further investigation.
Marine fuel testing firm CCIC Singapore slapped with winding up order by High Court
US OFAC reportedly sanctioned nearly two dozen firms operating in multiple jurisdictions, including CCIC Singapore last year.
ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (21 Oct 2026)
Prompt fuel availability is tight in the ARA; rough weather suspends deliveries off Malta; high swells suspend bunkering in Las Palmas’ outer anchorages.
SinoBunker completes Guangzhou Port’s first methanol bunkering op for RoRo vessel
Company supplied 2,300 mt of methanol, including 1,400 mt of bonded green methanol, to RoRo vessel Guang Rong on 16 October.
IBT Bunkering & Trading hires Björn Hauschild as Sales Support Specialist
Hauschild joined the company at the beginning of October, following his last role with a shipyard broker.
ENGINE on Fuel Switch Snapshot: LBM nips at LSMGO’s heels in Rotterdam
Rotterdam LBM’s discounts to LSMGO narrow to $17-137/mt; LBM costs more than HSFO, VLSFO and B100 in Rotterdam; Rotterdam’s B100 flips to $26/mt premium over HSFO.
SIBCON 2026: ONE navigates global bunkering challenges through strategic partnerships and digital innovation
Recent geopolitical disruptions have served as a “pressure test” for Singapore’s bunkering industry.
Alkagesta’s first year in Singapore sees rapid bunker volume growth amid market volatility
Mithat Çiftçioğlu reflects how the company grew its Singapore bunker operation to around 250,000 mt in monthly volumes in its first year and its plans for wider expansion across the Asia-Pacific region.
Baltic Exchange: Bunker Report (15 October 2026)
Bunker report panellists include Island Oil Limited, Cockett Marine Oil Pte, Monjasa A/S, KPI OceanConnect, NSI Marine and Transparensea Fuels.
ENGINE: Americas Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (15 Oct 2026)
Bunker delays expected in GOLA; steady bunker demand in Los Angeles; supply tight in Rio de Janeiro and Zona Comun.
SIBCON 2026: Singapore sets global benchmark for alternative marine fuel standards, says MPA
Calvin Lee emphasised the port’s proactive approach to ensuring quality and safety during a recent industry panel discussion.
SIBCON 2026: AI integration in bunker trading to move beyond simple predictions, finds DNV
Dr. Piyush Raj introduced AI applications transforming bunker trading, forecasting workflows, while moderating panellist discussions.
SIBCON 2026: VPS emphasises quality control and strategic growth in marine fuel transition
Rapid biofuel growth requires strict adherence to international quality standards to mitigate operational risks and ensure safety, states Captain Rahul Choudhuri.