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BW Tankers: Opening for Head of Bunkers position

Candidate responsible for optimal bunker planning, fuel requisition to meet fleet operational needs.

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The following is a job advertisement for the Head of Bunkers position shared by BW Tankers for post on the Manifold Times website:

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
BW Tankers is a leading ship owner and operator with a substantial fleet of product tankers. The Company has a solid history in chartering, operations and technical management to offer customers the best solution to their transportation needs. BW Tankers is a joint venture formed by BW Group and PAG (Pacific Alliance Group), and owns a fleet of more than 50 product tankers in the LR2, LR1 and MR segments including newbuildings.

The Company has a global presence with offices in Singapore, Copenhagen and Houston. BW Tankers is associated with the BW group, a shipping company which for over 80 years has been involved in oil and gas transportation, floating gas infrastructure, environmental technologies and deep-water production.

Embark on a career with the world’s leading maritime group. Join us in our quest to be Best on Water!

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are building an internal bunker department and we are looking for an individual who can drive our bunker sourcing. You will be responsible for optimal bunker planning, fuel requisition to meet fleet operational needs in collaboration with the bunker team. Reporting to the Head of Operations, this is a challenging and exciting opportunity for a highly driven individual, who has a proven track record in delivering results together with a team.

  • Lead the bunker procurement of all spot vessels
  • Handle day to day sourcing of bunkers
  • Collaborate with Operators for optimal bunker planning & sourcing
  • Responsible for accurate accounting of all bunker purchases
  • Develop sourcing strategies to enhance decision making
  • Handle dispute resolutions, identify and resolve all bunker related operational issues immediately with vessels and operations
  • Negotiate and manage bunker contracts
  • Perform data analytics, track oil prices and other trends in the industry
  • Analyse trends and generate reports
  • Responsible for the Bunker team performance, including mentoring and training of junior team members
  • Manage overall bunker supplier evaluation process (i.e. price, quantity, quality & other performance metrics, etc.)
  • Initiate and manage all bunker operation and related improvement projects
  • Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
  • Ensure bunker procurement is following legislations and internal policies
  • Ensure strong governance on the bunkering team, policies and procedures
  • This role can be based in Singapore, Copenhagen or Houston

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree in Economics, Finance or related discipline
  • Individual who possess a commercial mindset, is highly driven and ambitious
  • At least 5 years of experience as a bunker/oil trading or sales, upstream operations, bunker purchaser or similar role
  • Experience with leadership in past positions will be an advantage
  • A team player; individual who is open and people oriented
  • Possess a strong analytical mindset and is a solid negotiator
  • Advance communication skills
  • Appreciate the nature of a global business, whereby activity outside office hours must be accepted
  • Able to work independently and in a collaborative environment

OTHER INFORMATION
At BW, we offer challenging work in an international environment with a team of dedicated and competent colleagues. We recognise that the success of BW rests with each employee’s ability to provide the necessary skills and confidence within the team, and our training is tailored to suit individual needs and career aspirations.
 
Vision: Best on Water
 
Mission: We Act for the Future
 
Values

  • Collaborative
  • Ambitious
  • Reliable
  • Enduring

If our values resonate with you and you think you can contribute, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

Interested candidates may apply from instructions in the link here.

Photo credit: BW Group
Published: 14 May, 2018

EDIT: A change was made to the job title from "Senior Bunker Purchaser" to "Head of Bunkers" on 15 May, 2018 as per instructions from BW Group.

 

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Bunker Fuel

Singapore: Bunker fuel sales down by 9.1% on year in January 2025

4.46 million mt of various marine fuel grades were delivered at the world’s largest bunkering port in January, a drop from 4.91 million mt recorded during the similar month in 2024, according to MPA data.

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Singapore: Bunker fuel sales down by 9.1% on year in January 2025

Sales of marine fuel at Singapore port decreased by 9.1% on year in January 2025, according to Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) data.

In total, 4.46 million metric tonnes (mt) (exact 4,461,710 mt) of various marine fuel grades were delivered at the world’s largest bunkering port in January, a drop from 4.91 million mt (4,906,100 mt) recorded during the similar month in 2024.

Deliveries of marine fuel oil, low sulphur fuel oil, ultra low sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in January (against on year) recorded respectively 1.66 million mt (zero from 1.66 million mt), 2.43 million mt (-15% from 2.86 million mt), 900 (+100% from zero), 3,100 mt (-77% from 13,500 mt) and zero (from zero).

Singapore: Bunker fuel sales down by 9.1% on year in January 2025

Bio-blended variants of marine fuel oil, low sulphur fuel oil, ultra low sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in January (against on year) recorded respectively 16,000 (+100% from zero), 92,000 mt (+103% from 45,300 mt), zero (from zero), zero (from zero) and zero (from zero).

LNG and methanol sales were posted respectively at 6,600 mt (-36.5% from 10,400) and zero (from zero).

A complete series of articles on Singapore bunker volumes by Manifold Times in 2024 can be found below:

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Photo credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Published: 14 February, 2025

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Bunker Fuel

Singapore-based Straits Bio-LNG aims to deliver 250,000 mt of bio-LNG bunker fuel per year

Firm is currently in advanced stage of testing breaking down Empty Fruit Bunch through an established biological process with high enzyme concentration in its R&D facility in Malaysia to produce bio-LNG.

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Singapore-based Straits Bio-LNG aims to deliver 250,000 mt of bio-LNG bunker fuel per year

Straits Bio-LNG, a privately owned supplier of bio-LNG, is aiming to deliver 250,000 metric tonnes (mt) of bio-LNG per year in Singapore, according to SEA-LNG on Thursday (13 February).

The Singapore-based company, led by SK Tan as CEO, is doing so in response to the growing demand for LNG. LNG bunkering volumes have grown significantly in key bunkering hubs as more LNG-fuelled vessels have entered into operation. 

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) saw a dramatic four-fold increase in 2024 to almost 340,000 mt, SEA-LNG said in a statement announcing Straits Bio-LNG joining the coalition. 

Headquartered in Singapore, the company boasts a growing team led by SK Tan as CEO.  

Yiyong He, Director at Straits Bio-LNG, said: “We’re firmly convinced in the viability of the LNG pathway to decarbonise the shipping industry. With its very low carbon intensity and improving commerciality, liquified biomethane will be a critical piece of the puzzle for decarbonising the sector.”

“By joining SEA-LNG, we’re proud to be part of a collection of first movers making real strides to make the LNG pathway a tangible reality today.”

Straits Bio-LNG aims to reach its bio-LNG supply goal by using pioneering methods. It is currently in the advanced stage of testing breaking down Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) through an established biological process with high enzyme concentration in its R&D facility in Malaysia. 

Both Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) and EFB are sustainable biomass resources listed in the “List of Materials Eligible for ISCC EU Certification” and are therefore compliant with the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED).

Peter Keller, chairman of SEA-LNG, added: “The Port of Singapore is the largest global bunkering hub. As seen in our View from the Bridge report, 2024 saw record growth in LNG and liquified biomethane bunkering, but we need more fuel to meet upcoming demand.”

“The use of liquefied biomethane as a marine fuel can reduce GHG emissions by up to 80% compared to marine diesel on a full well-to-wake basis. When produced from the anaerobic digestion of waste materials, such as manure, POME or EFB, methane that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere is captured, resulting in negative emissions of up to -190% compared with diesel."

An independent study by the Maritime Energy and Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence at Nanyang Technical University in Singapore found that pure bio-LNG could cover up to 13% of the total energy demand for shipping fuels in 2050, rising to 63% for a 20% blending ratio. 

SEA-LNG added MPA has firmly established itself as a leader in the LNG pathway, with suppliers such as Straits Bio-LNG reinforcing this position. 

Recently, the port launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) to explore scalable solutions for sea-based LNG reloading to complement the existing onshore LNG bunkering storage and jetty capacities and the supply of e/bio-methane as marine fuel in the Port of Singapore.

“Straits Bio-LNG will play a critical role in furthering the expansion of liquified biomethane at scale to meet the demand and continuing to showcase the LNG pathway as a practical and realistic solution for shipowners to decarbonise their operations, starting today,” it said. 

Related: Singapore: MPA launches EOI to expand LNG bunkering services amid growing demand

 

Photo credit: Straits Bio-LNG
Published: 14 February, 2025

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Winding up

Singapore: Final meetings scheduled for Gagarmayang Maritime and related companies

Other companies involved are Pramoni Maritime Pte Ltd, Wulansari Maritime Pte Ltd, Anjasmoro Maritime Pte Ltd and Indradi Maritime Pte Ltd.

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The final meetings of members of Gagarmayang Maritime Pte Ltd and related companies, has been scheduled to take place on 12 March, according to the company’s liquidators on a notice posted on Wednesday (12 February) on the Government Gazette.

The other companies involved in the matter are Pramoni Maritime Pte Ltd, Wulansari Maritime Pte Ltd, Anjasmoro Maritime Pte Ltd and Indradi Maritime Pte Ltd.

The meetings will be held by way of electronic means at 11am for the purpose of having an account laid before the members showing the manner in which the winding up has been conducted and the property of the company disposed of and of hearing any explanation that may be given by the liquidators.

The details of the liquidators are as follows:

Hamish Alexander Christie
c/o H.A. Christie & Co
20 Collyer Quay, #11-05
Singapore 049319

Related: Singapore: Wulansari Maritime Pte Ltd and related companies to be wound up voluntarily
Related: Creditors meeting for Anjasmoro Maritime and affiliated sister firms to be held in Oct

 

Photo credit: Benjamin-child
Published: 14 February, 2025

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