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ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook

Availability across all grades still tight in Hong Kong; bunkering mostly resumes in Zhoushan; Fujairah VLSFO at sustained discounts.

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The following article regarding regional bunker fuel availability outlook for the East of Suez region has been provided by online marine fuels procurement platform ENGINE for publication on Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times:

25 October 2022

  • Availability across all grades still tight in Hong Kong
  • Bunkering mostly resumes in Zhoushan
  • Fujairah VLSFO at sustained discounts

 

Singapore

Prompt availability remains tight in the Singapore bunker market. VLSFO has lead times of 8-9 days, and slightly longer lead times of 8-11 days are advised for HSFO.

LSMGO availability has been getting tighter since the beginning of October with the lead times now stretching to 8-9 days.

Singapore’s middle distillate stocks were drawn by 14% in the week ending 19 October and remain well below their five-year average position for the year, according to Enterprise Singapore.

 

East Asia

Bunkering has resumed at Zhoushan’s Tiaozhoumen and Xiushandong anchorages amid calmer weather conditions, while the Xiazhimen anchorage continued to be closed for bunkering on Tuesday, according to White Whale Shipping Agency. The port’s outer port limits (OPL) bunkering was suspended from Monday due to rough weather.

Bunker congestion has eased in Zhoushan since last week, with the total number of vessels waiting to bunker coming down by eight from Monday, according to White Whale Shipping Agency.

Recommended lead times for VLSFO in Zhoushan are 3-5 days and around five days for HSFO. LSMGO has shorter lead times of 2-4 days.

VLSFO remains tight for prompt dates in South Korean ports as most suppliers are running low on stocks. Lead times for VLSFO now stretch into the first week of November. One supplier can offer the grade with much shorter lead times of four days, a source says.

Lead times of around eight days are recommended in South Korean ports for LSMGO and HSFO.

Availability across all grades remain tight in Hong Kong with lead times stretching to 9-11 days.

 

South Asia

Availability of VLSFO remains good across several Indian ports, including Mumbai, Mundra and Kandla on the northwest coast, and Cochin and Chennai on the southern coast, with lead times of 2-3 days.

Recommended lead times for VLSFO in Visakhapatnam on India’s east coast are 2-3 days, while HSFO in the port is subject to enquiry.

Availability of HSFO is subject to enquiry in Mumbai and Cochin as well.

Meanwhile, prompt dates for VLSFO and LSMGO are available in Sri Lanka’s Colombo and Trincomalee.

 

Middle East

Fujairah’s VLSFO price has remained the most attractive among the major Asian hubs since the beginning of October. A period of sluggish demand, ample supply and strong competition for stems has contributed to keep a lid on price increases.

LSMGO has the longest lead time among fuels in the port, with around nine days, followed by lead times of about seven days for VLSFO and HSFO.

Some suppliers can offer prompt dates for VLSFO deliveries in the Omani ports of Duqm and Sohar. Recommended lead times are short at only 1-2 days ahead.

By Tuhin Roy

 

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Published: 26 October, 2022

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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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Biofuel

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.”

 

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Published: 23 July, 2026

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