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China: Structural and operational upgrades lead to 15% increase in bunker sales at Zhoushan port

Changes include abolishing advance declaration of bunkers as dangerous cargo, reducing pilotage fees on vessels receiving bunkers, and a ‘whitelist’ system for bunker tankers.
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The Zhoushan Bonded Marine Fuel Association on Saturday (9 January) reported bonded bunker sales at Zhoushan totalling 4.724 million metric tonnes (mt) in 2020, translating to 7,517 vessels receiving bunkers and a 15.14% year on year increase compared to 2019. 

The association attributes the port’s performance to the following factors:

  • Government preferential support policies and innovative regulatory measures for various departments to be able to coordinate simultaneously in order to resolve any issues that could arise during the bunkering process.
  • The maritime department abolished the advance declaration of bunker as dangerous cargo, integrated the management of each anchorage to reduce the waiting time for vessels, reduced pilotage fees on vessels receiving bunkers, created a “whitelist” system for bunker supply tankers and put into service “Zhoushan type” bunker vessels.
  • The commerce department revised taxation and regulatory measures such as export and tax rebate policies to support the physical supply business and the implementation of bunker fuel futures deliveries.
  • At the end of the year, various departments worked together to develop a more convenient custom clearance “refuel and go” model for large vessels.

The association also published the following as the key highlights for 2020:

  • The four main anchorages of Tiaoqimen, Xiazhimen, Mazhi and Xiushan have provided fuel to 2,405 vessels on international voyages, with a fuelling volume of 1,866,400 metric tonnes, accounting for 39.5% of the port’s total fuel supply.
  • In recent years, 21 new bunker fuel anchors have been added to anchorages such as Xiazhimen Anchorage, Mazhi Anchorage, Aoshan Joint Inspection Anchorage, Xiushan Anchorage and Tiaoqimen Outer Anchorage, covering the southern, central and northern parts of the Zhoushan port area.
  • The electronic Anchorage Service Bunker Delivery System 2.0 platform was put into operation at the outer port limit. The system is supported by big data to provide international customers with a better service guarantee and efficiency.
  • The number of bunker supply licenses at Zhejiang Free Trade Zone has continued to increase and operations now include cross-port bunkering operations with the Port of Shanghai. 
  • After witnessing positive results from its preferential policies in 1H 2020, the government granted export licenses to private refineries. It then regularly held conferences and special meetings with bunker supply companies and oil trading companies to facilitate trade, ensure supply and tap on large orders.
  • As of the end of December 2020, bunker fuel exported from local refineries accounted for 1.2 million mt (25%) of Zhoushan’s supply. Refineries within Zhoushan account for 560,000 mt of bunker fuel.
  • The customs and maritime authority have accelerated customs clearance procedures for fuel oil imports at Zhoushan Port. 
  • Various innovative regulatory measures such as oil blending, futures delivery, and transfer of bonded fuel in the warehouses have been put in place to make trade more adaptable to the different needs of bunker traders in the Zhejiang Free Trade Zone.

 “As 2021 remains uncertain, it is necessary to continue to maintain our strengths, adhere to international benchmarking, continually innovate, and strengthen the joint development of the Yangtze River Delta, in order to strengthen the comprehensive supporting capabilities of our maritime services,” said the Zhoushan Port Comprehensive Protection Zone Management Committee in a statement.

“We will continue to strengthen the protection of our oil resources, promote the normalisation of blending business, and expand the delivery of fuel oil futures. 

“In order to achieve these goals, we will have to improve our infrastructure which will include the formal use of the Qushan and Luhuashan anchorages, and commence the night-time bunker supply services at the Tiaoqimen anchorage. 

“We will also promote cross-port fuel supply operations and make every effort to reach the 6 million mt bunker sales target set by the government for 2021.”

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Related: Shanghai INE inks agreement with PetroChina for LSFO futures overseas delivery
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Related: China to grant export quotas for refined oil products to private refineries


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Published: 11 January, 2021

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Singapore: Pinnacle Marine’s first B100 fuelled utility boat starts 1,000-hour research trial

Newbuilding operated by Prestige Ocean Pte Ltd will capture data on bunker fuel emissions, marine fuel behaviour, and performance.
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The 50th vessel constructed by local boat builder Pinnacle Marine (Singapore) Pte Ltd, namely President 100, is starting 1,000 hours of real-time research trials in collaboration with several parties from Wednesday (9 July) onwards, it says.

Powered by B100 biodiesel, the newbuilding operated by Prestige Ocean Pte Ltd will capture data on bunker fuel emissions, marine fuel behaviour, and performance.

It will be participating in trials with Maritime Energy & Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence (MESD), Weichai Singapore, China Classification Society, Pacific International Lines (PTE) Ltd, Abo Shoten, Ltd. / 株式会社安保商店 , Abo Singapore, Wilmar International, Gulf Marine, Amspec Testing & Services, and AYK Engineering and Consulting.

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The President 100, Pinnacle Marine’s first full biodiesel utility boat, was launched on Tuesday in the presence of over 100 guests.

“Our latest vessel, President 100, merges legacy and future. Named after our first aluminium boat (“President”) and inspired by B100 biodiesel, it leads the charge for our next 50 vessels — many of which will embrace green technology,” stated Pinnacle Marine in a LinkedIn post.

“The launch was amazing, with strong turnout from across the maritime sector — authorities, shipowners, operators, agencies, chandlers, researchers, offshore engineers, and petrochemical suppliers.”

It added: “We’re excited to see how it paves the way for wider adoption of B100 biodiesel — a cleaner, sustainable path for Singapore’s harbour craft sector.”

 

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Published: 9 July 2025

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BHP awards charter contracts for two ammonia dual-fuelled bulk carriers

BHP continues to work with the maritime industry to develop an ammonia bunkering plan for the two vessels when they are delivered from 2028.

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Global resources company BHP on Wednesday (2 July) signed contracts with COSCO Shipping Bulk Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of COSCO shipping Group (COSCO Shipping) for the charter of two ammonia dual-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carriers.

The new vessels to be built under this arrangement will be two of only a handful of vessels in the world capable of using ammonia as a bunker fuel.

The two vessels, expected to be delivered from 2028, will primarily transport iron ore from Western Australia to Northeast Asia.

When run on lower or low to zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ammonia, these vessels will be capable of reducing GHG emissions by at least 50% and up to 95% on a per voyage basis compared to a conventionally fuelled voyage.

The five-year time charter contracts are expected to contribute towards a reduction in the GHG emissions intensity of BHP chartered shipping.

BHP continues to work with the maritime industry to develop an ammonia bunkering plan – the process of fuelling ships with ammonia – for the two vessels when they are delivered from 2028.

Sourcing lower and low to zero GHG emissions ammonia is subject to an ongoing tender process.

 

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Published: 9 July 2025

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Everllence celebrates 1,000th ME-GI engine; milestone unit goes to Hapag-Lloyd

Engine, a 7G95ME-GI type, bound for a Hapag-Lloyd container vessel currently under construction at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
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Everllence, formerly known as MAN Energy Solutions, on Tuesday (8 July) celebrated the order of its 1,000th ME-GI engine that can run on either heavy fuel oil or liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a bunker fuel.

The engine, a 7G95ME-GI type, is bound for a Hapag-Lloyd container vessel currently under construction at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. where it is designated as hull #1721.

Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd, said: “We are proud to mark this milestone with our partner, Everllence. The order for the 1,000th ME-GI engine reflects our commitment to decarbonising global supply chains. Dual-fuel technologies like the ME-GI are a key step on our journey to a low-emission fleet and support our ambition to drive change across the industry.”

Dr Uwe Lauber, CEO of Everllence, added: “Considering that the strongest interest in the ME-GI engine has come from the container segment, it is fitting that this significant milestone should be reached with an order from such a prestigious container player as Hapag-Lloyd. On the path to net-zero, the marine industry needs pioneers and Hapag-Lloyd is leading the way by example.”

“2025 has seen a large increase in ME-GI orders as methane makes for an excellent transition fuel on the way to decarbonising shipping. The ME-GI’s market-leading efficiency and technological maturity – as well as lowest methane slip – have confirmed its status as the marine industry’s default, dual-fuel, methane-fuelled engine.”

 

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Published: 9 July 2025

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