Alternative Fuels

Singapore: Nuclear-powered vessels among challenges in competition for tertiary students

Students from Singapore’s universities and polytechnics are invited to form teams, select one of four challenge statements to work on, and register by the application deadline to join the MaritimeONE Case Summit.

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August 5, 2025

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Singapore: Nuclear-powered vessels among challenges in competition for tertiary students

The MaritimeONE Case Summit was launched on Thursday (31 August) by the Singapore Maritime Foundation in partnership with sponsors ARROW Asia, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, NorthStandard and Ocean Network Express.

Through this annual case competition, students from Singapore’s universities and polytechnics will tap into the pulse of the maritime industry – a vital economic sector driving global trade and commerce – by tackling current real-world challenges at the intersection of maritime, business, technology and sustainability.

Students are invited to form teams of two to four, select one of four challenge statements to work on, and register by the application deadline. Participating teams will then need to submit a Proof-of-Concept and following a round of evaluation, sponsors will mentor the finalist teams through to the Grand Finals on 14 November 2025.

In tandem with the industry’s digital and green transformation, the four challenge statements offered by the sponsors range from strategies to build a future-ready maritime workforce to developing tech-driven solutions in market intelligence and proposing Maritime Digital Twin applications.

One of the challenge statements, presented by NorthStandard, is to assume the role of marine risk consultants advising a P&I Club on underwriting nuclear-powered vessels. The proposal should include: a summary of current public perceptions and strategies to reshape them; a stakeholder risk map outlining liabilities; a comparison of traditional and nuclear-related P&I claims; a risk matrix against other alternative fuels; and a clear recommendation on insuring nuclear-powered ships.

“The MaritimeONE Case Summit is a key platform for Singapore’s tertiary youths to apply critical thinking, creativity, and cross-disciplinary insights to address the complex challenges facing our industry today across digitalisation, decarbonisation and manpower and talent. I thank our sponsors — ARROW, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, NorthStandard, and Ocean Network Express — for their unwavering support in nurturing the next generation of maritime talent through meaningful, real-world problem statements,” said Mr. Hor Weng Yew, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation.

“The maritime sector is entering an exciting phase of digital transformation. Data and simulation technologies are changing how ports operate by enhancing situational awareness and enabling faster, more informed decisions. I look forward to the innovative solutions that our students develop using the Maritime Digital Twin to deliver practical, scalable ideas to make port operations safer and more efficient,” said Mr. Ang Wee Keong, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

“As a global P&I Club, we see it as our responsibility to lead conversations around emerging risks and to help shape the frameworks that will underpin tomorrow’s maritime industry. The MaritimeONE Case Summit is a fantastic platform from which to engage the next generation of talent in tackling complex issues—like how nuclear technology could transform shipping. We look forward to the fresh thinking and thoughtful perspectives they will bring,” said Mr. David Roberts, Head of AsiaPac, NorthStandard.

“With over 90% of global trade moving by sea, our industry faces a critical talent shortage that threatens its future. Initiatives such as this Summit, organised by the Singapore Maritime Foundation, addresses this challenge directly. This event brings together bright minds to tackle real operational challenges while inspiring the next generation of maritime professionals. By investing in young talent today, we are securing both our industry’s future and the efficient flow of global trade,” said Mr. Jeremy Nixon, Chief Executive Officer, Ocean Network Express.

Note: More details and registration for MaritimeONE Case Summit can be found here.

Photo credit: Singapore Maritime Foundation
Published: 5 August, 2025

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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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July 23, 2026

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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

Bunker Fuel

Antwerp-Bruges biofuel bunker sales drops 36% on year in Q2 2026, LNG down 13.4%

Biofuel recorded 26,833 mt in Q2 2026 with 41,939 mt recorded in the same period the year before while port data showed 76,513 mt of LNG being delivered in Q2 2026, down from 88,328 mt.

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July 23, 2026

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The Port of Antwerp-Bruges recently published bunker fuel sales data for the second quarter (Q2) of 2026.

Total bunker sales at the port was 2.05 million metric tonnes (mt) in Q2 2026, compared to sales of 1.99 million mt (+3%) during the similar period in 2025.

Deliveries of ultra low sulphur fuel oil, very low sulphur fuel oil, high sulphur fuel oil and marine gas oil in Q2 2026 (against on year) recorded respectively 164,987 mt (+43.6% from 114,917 mt), 537,926 mt (+12.8% from 476,746 mt), 659,182 mt (+11.6% from 590,544 mt) and 366,329 (-15.7% from 434,766 mt).

Biofuel recorded 26,833 mt in Q2 2026 with 41,939 mt (-36%) recorded in the same period the year before.

Port data showed 76,513 mt of liquefied natural gas (LNG) being delivered as a marine fuel in Q2 2026, down by 13.4% from 88,328 mt in Q2 2025. Meanwhile, there has been no deliveries of methanol at the port for the year so far.

Photo credit: Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Published: 23 July, 2026

Methanol

World Fuel and partners complete first green methanol bunkering of car carrier in Shanghai

Operation involved the delivery of approximately 2,800 MT of green methanol to “Arctic Tern” via a ship-to-ship transfer using SIPG Energy’s dedicated methanol bunkering vessel “M/V Hai Gang Zhi Yuan”.

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July 22, 2026

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World Fuel and partners complete first green methanol bunkering of car carrier in Shanghai

Marine fuel provider World Fuel on Tuesday (21 July) said it successfully completed the first green methanol bunkering of M/V Arctic Tern, with EUKOR Car Carriers and SIPG Energy at the Port of Shanghai.

Arctic Tern is the first vessel in the new Shaper Class series of car carriers.

The operation involved the delivery of approximately 2,800 MT of green methanol to Arctic Tern via a ship-to-ship transfer using SIPG Energy’s dedicated methanol bunkering vessel M/V Hai Gang Zhi Yuan, the largest vessel of its kind in operation.

The bunkering operation was carried out at Haitong Terminal, Waigaoqiao Port Area, Shanghai Port, with cargo handling operations conducted simultaneously during bunkering.

This marks EUKOR Car Carriers’ first green methanol operation and the first time Arctic Tern has bunkered methanol since its delivery on 9 July. The operation marked the first bunkering at Shanghai Port of green methanol produced locally in Shanghai for an international PCTC operator.

It also demonstrated the city’s integrated green methanol value chain, spanning local production, storage and bunkering, and established a replicable “Shanghai Model” for green methanol supply.

World Fuel arranged the supply and delivery of the fuel on behalf of EUKOR Car Carriers, working with SIPG Energy as the physical supplier at the Port of Shanghai.

The green methanol supplied was produced from municipal solid waste, ISCC-EU certified, and had a carbon intensity value below 25 gCO₂e/MJ.

Arctic Tern is the first of fourteen Shaper Class vessels ordered by Wallenius Wilhelmsen. With a capacity of 9,300 car equivalent units and methanol dual-fuel capability, the vessel will be operated by EUKOR Car Carriers, jointly owned by Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Hyundai Motor Group. Following her first green methanol bunkering, Arctic Tern will continue her maiden voyage from Asia to Europe.

Xavier Leroi, COO Shipping Services at Wallenius Wilhelmsen and CEO of EUKOR Car Carriers, said: “Completing Arctic Tern’s first green methanol bunkering shortly after delivery is a significant milestone towards our decarbonisation ambition for both EUKOR Car Carriers and Wallenius Wilhelmsen. It demonstrates how investments in next-generation vessel technology and fuel flexibility are being translated into real-world operations.

“This achievement reflects the strong collaboration between all parties involved. Together, we have shown how partnerships across the maritime value chain can help make lower-emission fuels available and operationally viable at scale.”

Mark Tamsitt, SVP Global Marine Sales at World Fuel, said, “The first bunkering event with a new fuel is a significant moment for any shipowner, and our role is to make it as seamless as possible. By connecting EUKOR Car Carriers with SIPG Energy’s proven green methanol capability at the Port of Shanghai, we were able to deliver on reliable supply, fuel quality, and safe processes. As more of our customers bring methanol dual-fuel tonnage into service, we are committed to being the partner that makes these kinds of operations routine.”

Mr. Zhang Da, General Manager of SIPG Energy, said, “Welcoming Arctic Tern to the Port of Shanghai for her first green methanol bunkering demonstrates the strength and maturity of our supply capability. Building on our well-established methanol ship-to-ship bunkering services for container vessels, we have already extended such services to pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs). This bunkering sets a new record for the largest single SIMOPs green methanol bunkering for PCTCs in China, marking another step in building Shanghai’s position as a global green energy hub for international shipping.”

This operation follows Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s announcement on 9 July that Arctic Tern would complete her first methanol bunkering shortly after delivery. The vessel entered service on routes between Asia and Europe immediately following handover from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing.

Photo credit: World Fuel
Published: 22 July, 2026