SIBCON 2026: Digitalisation must address growing complexity in marine fuel supply chain, says Maersk
Digitalisation must address marine fuel complexity by focusing on tangible value and end-to-end integrated systems, states Christian Plum.
Panama-flagged bulk carrier “Traverse Antwerp” placed under Sheriff’s arrest
Vessel was arrested at 2.24pm on 16 October and is currently at Eastern Bunkering Anchorage B - Grid 5817D; arresting solicitor listed was law firm Titanium Law Chambers LLC.
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Singapore annual bunker fuel sales hit new high in 2025
News: High sediment reported in test samples of IMO 2020-fuel blends
DNV on IMO CCC 12: Revised guidelines for methanol as marine fuel
ENGINE on Biofuel Bunker Snapshot: B30-VLSFO prices drop across global hubs
Singapore-based Golden Island, Qingdao Port team up on alternative bunker fuels
Malaysia: Maharani Energy Gateway introduces MEG OSC (One Stop Centre) to support investors’ growth at Freeport
Ofiniti steps up Singapore investment with ZeroNorth eBDN acquisition
MPA: 25 crew rescued after abandoning “MSC HERMES III” east of Vietnam
Trafigura launches Volare Shipping with six VLCCs, eight newbuilds on order
Singapore: Bunker fuel sales down by 4% on year in August 2026
PetroChina International acquires methanol dual-fuel bunker vessel for Singapore fleet
PetroChina International (Singapore) says its wholly owned subsidiary, SPC Shipping, has acquired a newly built methanol dual-fuel bunkering vessel from Fratelli Cosulich Group.
LR launches guidance on alternative fuel and energy-saving retrofits
LR’s new publication covers the practical considerations associated with converting vessels to LNG, methanol, ethanol, ammonia, hydrogen and LPG, alongside the installation of WAPS and ALS.
Singapore: Former bunker supplier Toyota Tsusho Petroleum to undergo voluntary wind up
In 2023, Manifold Times reported Tokyo-based Toyota Tsuho Corporation's decision to cease the business operation of its subsidiary Toyota Tsusho Petroleum and establish a new entity instead.
Singapore: Liquidator schedules final meeting for Sea Hub Tankers Pte Ltd
Meeting for the subsidiary of bunker firm Sea Hub Energy will be held on 6 November at 2.30pm to hear any explanation that may be given by the liquidators.
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.
Sogestran marks steel-cutting for first of two Petroineos bunker vessels in China
Vessels will be able to transport marine diesel, all types of fuel oil and low-carbon bunker fuels including HVO, B24, B100 and e-methanol.
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.
Two Singapore-registered boxships hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz, one sinks
Container vessels “GFS PRIDE” and “GFS GISELLE”, were reportedly struck by unknown projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on 13 and 14 October 2026, respectively.
Singapore: MPA alerts maritime sector to potential reduced visibility amid haze
Haze could significantly reduce visibility in the Singapore Strait and port waters, prompting MPA to advise shipmasters to navigate with caution.
Molgas appoints Riaan van Kralingen as Head of Clean Fuels
Van Kralingen will oversee Molgas’s Clean Fuels business end-to-end, from regulatory strategy and trading through to commercial sales and new business development.
ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (14 Oct 2026)
Tight prompt supply in ARA; rough weather looms over Gibraltar; tight fuel availability in Lagos.
SIBCON 2026: ElbOil highlights reality gap in shipping’s green energy transition
Harro Booth highlights the gap between ambitious green targets and the reality of conventional marine fuel dominance.
SIBCON 2026: Commercial reality, not technology, will drive maritime energy transition, explains IBIA
Green energy transition is a commercial, multi-fuel process requiring pragmatism and market flexibility, explains Alexander Prokopakis.
SIBCON 2026: MPA grant to cover part of battery costs for electric harbour craft
The grant will cover part of the battery system cost for eligible electric harbour craft, with support based on battery capacity and capped according to vessel size at up to SGD 250,000 per vessel.