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Event: IBIA Americas Summit to take place on 20 November in Panama

The Panama Maritime Chamber supported event will look at the legislation and guidelines for the IMO 0.50% sulphur cap, how authorities are dealing with it, and more.

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The following event information for IBIA Americas Seminar, which Manifold Times is a media sponsor, has been provided by the International Bunker Industry Association:

We are proud to announce the support of the Panama Maritime Chamber at the IBIA Americas Seminar on the 20th November at the W Hotel, Panama.

Join IBIA for an exciting one-day seminar that precedes the 2nd Americas Gas & Power Summit. You will hear from IBIA’s IMO representative and Director, Unni Einemo. She will present updates on the legislation and guidelines from the IMO and explain what is required from stakeholders as we move towards a cleaner and even more environmentally friendly industry. She will be joined by industry specialists covering the below topics.

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Unni Einemo
, IBIA Director and IMO representative

SESSION ONE: IMO: Regulatory Framework
This session will look at the legislation and guidelines for the International Maritime Organization’s 0.50% global sulphur cap and how authorities are dealing with it.
Unni Einemo, IBIA Director and IMO representative
Alexis Rodriguez, Specialist in Environmental Protection, Panama Canal Authority

SESSION TWO:  FUELS in 2020 and Beyond
This session will look at the quality of new fuels, fuel contamination issues and examine alternative fuels.
Adi Aggarwal, Director of Global Gas Solutions, ABS Western Hemisphere
Unni Einemo, IBIA Director and IMO representative

Alexis Rodriguez, Specialist in Environmental Protection, Panama Canal Authority
More speakers to be confirmed

SESSION THREE: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR THE REGIONAL BUNKERING MARKETS?
This session will explore the future of the bunkering landscape with a particular focus on the regional markets looking at how ports, stakeholders and companies are preparing for the new low emission era.
John Grubic, Business Development Team Lead (LNG for transport – Americas), Shell
Stefka Wechsler, Marine fuel and fuel oil price analyst, Argus Media, Inc.
Nicolas Vukelja Duque, President, Panama Maritime Chamber & Board Member, International Bunker Industry Association
Jose Digeronimo, Panama Bunkers Association

SESSION FOUR:  LEGAL, COMMERCIAL, AND OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
This session will look at the shift in credit and counterparty risk, operational considerations and the new legal landscape.
Eswaran (Esa) Ramasamy, Global Director, Product Strategy, S&P Global Platts
Víctor Tapia, Operations Manager, APPS OIL CONTROL, S. A.
More speakers to be confirmed

SPECIAL RATE: Take advantage of the $250 fee
To register for the IBIA One Day Seminar please click here

Published: 15 November, 2019
 

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Winding up

Singapore: Notice of intended dividend issued for Xihe Holdings’ subsidiaries

Creditors will need to produce proofs of debt to liquidators of Da Xin Tankers and Nan Chiau Maritime by 5 August, according to Government Gazette notice.

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Two notices to declare the intended dividend of  Xihe Holdings’ subsidiaries to their creditors have been posted on the Government Gazette on Wednesday (22 July).

The subsidiaries are Da Xin Tankers Pte Ltd and Nan Chiau Maritime Pte Ltd. 

The following are the details of the notices of intended dividend:

Name of Company : Da Xin Tankers (Pte) Ltd (In Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation)
Unique Entity No. / Registration No. : 198400895W
Address of Registered Office : c/o Grant Thornton Singapore Private Limited, 8 Marina View, #40-04/05 Asia Square Tower 1, Singapore 018960
Last Day for Receiving Proofs : 5 August 2026 at 5:00 pm by email to [email protected]
Name of Liquidators : Paresh Tribhovan Jotangia and Ho May Kee
Address : c/o Grant Thornton Singapore Private Limited, 8 Marina View, #40-04/05 Asia Square Tower 1, Singapore 018960

 

Name of Company : Nan Chiau Maritime (Pte.) Ltd. (In Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation)
Unique Entity No. / Registration No.: 200814296Z
Address of Registered Office : c/o Grant Thornton Singapore Private Limited, 8 Marina View, #40-04/05 Asia Square Tower 1, Singapore 018960
Last Day for Receiving Proofs : 5 August 2026 at 5:00 pm by email to [email protected]
Name of Liquidators : Paresh Tribhovan Jotangia and Ho May Kee
Address : c/o Grant Thornton Singapore Private Limited, 8 Marina View, #40-04/05 Asia Square Tower 1, Singapore 018960

 

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Published: 23 July, 2026

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South Korea: S-Oil launches B30-VLSFO bio bunker fuel supply

Company says it has established an integrated operating system in the Ulsan region covering the entire value chain, from feedstock procurement and blending to supply.

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South Korea: S-Oil launches B30-VLSFO bio bunker fuel supply

South Korean petroleum and refining company S-Oil on Wednesday (22 July) said it has started supplying B30 very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO), as the company seeks to support shipping’s decarbonisation efforts and growing demand for lower-carbon bunker fuels.

The company said its B30 VLSFO contains 30% sustainable biofuel blended with conventional VLSFO and can be used without requiring modifications to existing vessels, enabling shipowners to comply more readily with emissions regulations from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the European Union (EU).

S-Oil said it has established an integrated operating system in the Ulsan region covering the entire value chain, from feedstock procurement and blending to supply. The system combines VLSFO produced at its Onsan refinery with biofuel production facilities and storage infrastructure in the Ulsan region, allowing the entire process to be carried out within a single logistics hub.

According to the company, the integrated supply chain reduces transportation requirements during production while improving supply efficiency and reliability.

S-Oil also highlighted Ulsan Port as a strategic location for marine biofuel supply, noting the port has strong demand for bio-bunker fuels, particularly from car carriers, enabling prompt and stable deliveries to key customers.

An S-Oil official stated: “In the bio-marine fuel market, not only product quality but also securing a stable supply of raw materials and an efficient supply system are important competitive advantages.

“Based on our existing bunkering business capabilities and the excellent supply infrastructure in the Onsan area, we plan to supply stable and competitive low-carbon fuel.”

 

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Published: 23 July, 2026

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Decarbonisation

Yang Ming and PSA to develop integrated sea-land decarbonisation solutions

Both will explore solutions spanning emissions measurement and verification, a digital Book-and-Claim framework, and a joint maritime-land inset token package.

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Yang Ming and PSA to develop integrated sea-land decarbonisation solutions

PSA International (PSA) on Monday (20 July) said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) to jointly accelerate the adoption of low-carbon solutions across the maritime value chain.

Beyond emissions measurement and verification, the collaboration will focus on a digital Book-and-Claim framework and a joint maritime-land based inset token package. 

“This synergy provides cargo stakeholders with a transparent and accountable sea-land pathway to achieve their decarbonisation targets,” PSA said on its website. 

Yang Ming launched the green transport service, EcoSea+. This initiative integrates Yang Ming’s low-carbon navigation capabilities to empower customers with a flexible and transparent strategy to effectively reduce their Scope 3 transportation emissions. By joining forces with PSA, Yang Ming is able to expand the impact of these sustainability actions beyond the ocean.

Building on its position as a global port operator, PSA advances its Node to Network strategy through integrated port and supply chain capabilities that enable a green network of terminal and landside operations to reduce end-to-end supply chain emissions.

The agreement was officially signed by Mr Ivan Chiang, Chief Logistics Officer & Senior Vice President of Yang Ming, and Mr Eddy Ng, Group Head of Operations, Technology and Sustainability of PSA International. 

Mr Ong Kim Pong, PSA International Group CEO, said, “As responsible stewards of tomorrow, PSA is committed to delivering sustainable impact across the global port and supply chain ecosystem. 

“Tackling the challenges arising from climate change will require the collective efforts of all players in the maritime supply chain sector. We are excited to partner Yang Ming on the decarbonisation of global supply chains and support the transition towards a more sustainable global economy.”

 

Photo credit: PSA International
Published: 23 July, 2026

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