Singapore accredited bunker supplier Singamas Petroleum Trading Pte Ltd (Singamas) on 15 June welcomed its newly built Singapore-flagged bunker tanker Pacific Wise (SB2777C) to its bunkering fleet.

The Yanmar-powered marine refuelling vessel, which has a carrying capacity of 6,603 metric tonnes (mt), is capable of operation on B100 biofuel.

Pacific Wise joins Singamas’s current bunkering fleet comprising of Pacific Sincere, Pacific Honour, and Pacific Pride at Singapore port.

“The successful approval of Pacific Wise represents an important milestone in the sustainable growth of our company,” Eric Loke, Chief Operating Officer of Singamas, told Manifold Times.

“Their collective efforts have enabled Pacific Wise to enter commercial service successfully.

“As Pacific Wise commences operations, we remain committed to delivering safe, reliable and high-quality bunkering services while supporting Singapore’s position as the world’s leading bunkering hub.

“We look forward to serving our customers with the highest standards of safety, compliance, operational excellence and customer service.”

Alex Ow Yong, BBM, Adviser to Singamas, highlighted the development further strengthens Singamas’ commitment to provide safe, reliable and efficient bunker delivery services while upholding the highest standards of safety, operational excellence and regulatory compliance for marine fuel deliveries at Singapore port.

“We extend our sincere appreciation to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), China Classification Society (CCS), our shipyard, consultants, business partners and all stakeholders for their invaluable guidance, professionalism and strong support throughout the construction, classification, registration and approval process,” he stated.

Photo credit: Singamas Petroleum Trading
Published: 24 July 2026

French shipping giant CMA CGM on Wednesday (22 July) said it has recently named the second ship in a series of 24,000 TEU liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel ultra-large container ships (ULCS).

The Group’s latest ship, CMA CGM PANTHEON, the sister ship to CMA CGM NOTRE DAME, has joined the company’s fleet under the French flag. 

During the ceremony, the vessel was welcomed by her Master, Captain Benoit LE DREAU, and her godmother, Ms. Xiao Wang, Director of Programming & Screening at the Shanghai International Film Festival, following maritime tradition.

“Soon to operate on the FAL1 service connecting Asia with Europe, CMA CGM PANTHEON embodies our commitment to supporting global trade while accelerating the energy transition in shipping,” the company said in a social media post. 

Related: BV classes CMA CGM’s first LNG dual-fuel ULCS in newbuild series

Photo credit: CMA CGM
Published: 24 July, 2026

VARD, a subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group and shipbuilder of specialised vessels, on Wednesday (22 July) announced that it has been awarded a contract with the British maritime safety and welfare organisation Trinity House for two multi-function Buoy and Lighthouse maintenance vessels. 

Future-proofed for the maritime energy transition, the vessels are designed with the capability for conversion to methanol fuel, an optimised hull design and highly efficient propulsion equipment. 

The vessels for Trinity House feature a hybrid propulsion system and can operate fully on battery power while alongside, at anchor and for limited duration during dynamic positioning and transit. The battery system also provides peak shaving and spinning reserve support to the main generators, minimising fuel consumption, emissions and environmental impact.

These are the first two vessels VARD has signed of its kind. The value of the contract exceeds EUR 220 million.

The two multi-function Buoy and Lighthouse maintenance vessels are of VARD 9 601 design, designed by Vard Marine Inc in Canada in collaboration with Vard Design in Norway. 

VARD was awarded the contract following a public tender. The two new vessels will replace the ageing THV Patricia and THV Galatea and are part of Trinity House’s plans to renew their fleet of three vessels.

Trinity House is a maritime safety and welfare organisation that works for the benefit and safety of all mariners as a General Lighthouse Authority and maritime charity. As the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar, it operates marine aids to navigation that are critical to the safety of ships and seafarers.

Photo credit: VARD
Published: 24 July, 2026