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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines concludes transition loan linked with LNG bunkering vessel “Gas Vitality”

MOL Group plans to launch about 90 LNG-fueled vessels by 2030 as a strategy to introduce clean alternative fuels as part of “MOL Group Environmental Vision 2.1”.

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Shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines on Monday (1 November) said it has concluded a transition linked loan to finance one of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessels ‘Gas Vitality’.

The bunkering vessel is owned by MOL’s wholly owned subsidiary Emerald Blue Maritime.

The loan is provided by Societe Generale and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. The transition finance framework aims to MOL’s climate transition set forth in the “MOL Group Environmental Vision 2.1”.

The loan has been structured in line with a transition finance framework and a sustainability-linked instrument that has acquired third-party certification by DNV Business Assurance Japan for compliance with all four criteria below.

  • International Capital Market Association (ICMA):
    Climate Transition Finance Handbook
  • Financial Services Agency, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of the Environment in Japan:
    Basic Guidelines on Climate Transition Finance
  • Loan Market Association (LMA):
    Sustainability Linked Loan Principles
  • Ministry of the Environment in Japan:
    Sustainability Linked Loan Guidelines

The vessel ‘Gas Vitality‘ is the sister ship to the ‘Gas Agility‘, which was delivered in April 2020. The ‘Gas Vitality‘ was delivered at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in China on 31 October, 2021 and chartered to TotalEnergies Marine Fuels.

As a cutting-edge LNG bunkering vessel equipped with the most advanced technology and environmental performance features, it plays an important role in promoting the spread of LNG-fueled vessels in the future.

In June of this year, the MOL Group established “MOL Group Environmental Vision 2.1” as a guide to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050 and support a sustainable society. Since then, the group has moved forward with various initiatives.

One specific effort is to encourage the wider adoption of LNG as marine fuel by promoting the development of LNG fuel supply systems in Japan and around the world. It plans to launch about 90 LNG-fueled vessels by 2030 as a strategy to introduce clean alternative fuels.

[Outline of the vessel]
Ship name/Delivery date: ‘Gas Vitality‘ (October 31, 2021)
Shipyard: Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in China
Ship registry/Class: France/Bureau Veritas (BV) (French shipping classification society)
LOA/Breadth/Draft: 135.9M/24.5M/16.0M
Deadweight tonnage: 8,780DWT
Cargo tank capacity: 18.600m3
Cargo tank system: Membrane GTT Mark III Flex

Related: TotalEnergies and MOL names France’s first LNG bunkering vessel “Gas Vitality”

 

Photo credit: TotalEnergies
Published: 2 November, 2021

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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.”

 

Photo credit: S-Oil
Published: 23 July, 2026

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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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