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China: Xiushandong Anchorage records over 1 million mt annual bunker volume

Milestone was marked after a bunkering operation of Hong Kong-registered bulk carrier “GREAT SUI”, which was refuelled with 1,500 mt of bonded fuel oil at Xiushandong Anchorage.
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China: Xiushandong Anchorage records over 1 million mt annual bunker volume

Xiushandong Anchorage has become the first anchorage in Zhoushan to achieve an annual bunkering volume of over one million metric tonnes (mt) in 2024, according to the Zhoushan Hi-Tech Zone Administrative Committee on Monday (30 December).

The milestone was marked after a bunkering operation of Hong Kong-registered bulk carrier “GREAT SUI”, which was refuelled with 1,500 mt of bonded fuel oil at Xiushandong Anchorage.

Data statistics show that as of December 29, the bunker fuel volume at Xiushandong Anchorage reached 1.1038 million mt, a year-on-year increase of 57.1%, accounting for 47.1% of the total bunkering at Zhoushan anchorages, a record high.

As a “rising star” among the five major refueling anchorages in Zhoushan, Xiushandong Anchorage, with its favourable geographical, meteorological and waterway conditions, has seen a rapid growth in bonded bunkering since it achieved night berthing operations last year.

Xiushandong Anchorage is an inner anchorage, which is less affected by factors such as strong winds and fog, allowing it to be in operation for about 310 days a year. This is among the reasons for its sudden popularity.

At the same time, the regulatory department of Zhoushan Port has continued to expand the capacity and increasing the efficiency of anchorages in response to the development demands of the bonded bunkering industry, and has promoted the upgrading of Xiushandong Anchorage through a series of support measures.

The measures include the maritime affairs department has promoted the establishment of two priority anchorages for bonded bunkering, thus establishing the “simultaneous” operation of materials and fuel oil on port and starboard; the customs has unified the standards for the supervision of bonded bunker fuels, online rapid approval, and the border inspection has set up a new 24-hour bonded oil service desk.

“After years of development, Xiushandong Anchorage has 25 oil supply anchorages, especially with the two new exclusive refueling anchorages added this year, which provide priority services for foreign ships to refuel in Zhoushan, greatly improving refueling efficiency, and also give us more confidence and confidence in accepting orders for oil supply,” said a spokesperson of the Ship Supply Department of Chimbusco Zhoushan.

 

Photo credit: Zhoushan Hi-Tech Zone Administrative Committee
Published: 2 January, 2025

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PIL’s LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on LNG and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

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PIL's LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

Singapore-based Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd on Monday (20 July) said its first 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Elok, recently made her maiden call to Singapore on 15 July.

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. 

The vessel also incorporated energy-saving features and digital technologies to reduce fuel consumption and enhance operational performance, as well as a bow windshield to improve aerodynamics, contributing to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions over the course of long-haul voyages.

“Following Singapore, Kota Elok will continue her voyage on our East Coast Service 1 (ES1) route to South America, calling at ports in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina before returning to Asia,” the company said in a social media post. 

Kota Elok also became PIL’s first vessel to receive Lloyd’s Register certification for compliance with the IACS UR E26 and UR E27 cyber security requirements.

Developed by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), UR E26 and UR E27 are mandatory cyber resilience requirements for newbuild vessels contracted from 1 July 2024. 

 

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Published: 21 July, 2026

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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s alternative fuel bunkering infrastructure.
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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

China’s Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. (CIMC SOE) recently signed a contract with Sinopec (Beijing) Clean Energy Co., Ltd. to build a 12,000-cubic metre (m3) LNG bunkering vessel, according to Chinese maritime media.

The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will support Sinopec’s efforts to expand its presence in the marine clean energy sector.

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s LNG bunkering infrastructure.

With this signing , CIMC Pacific Offshore Engineering’s LNG bunkering vessel orderbook is further strengthened, maintaining its leading position in the global market for small and medium-sized LNG bunkering vessels.

The contract also marked another milestone for CIMC SOE, which has seen a sharp increase in orders and business performance this year amid a surge in domestic LNG vessel demand.

 

Photo credit: Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering
Published: 21 July, 2026

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ABS awards AiP to Korean institute for SMR-powered container ship concept design

KRISO says AiP recognises the technical feasibility and safety of its concept design, marking an important milestone toward the development of next-generation nuclear-powered commercial ships.
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ABS awards AiP to Korean institute for SMR-powered container ship concept design

Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO) on Thursday (16 July) received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its concept design of a 15,000 TEU Small Modular Reactor (SMR)-powered container ship utilising Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) technology.

KRISO said the AiP recognises the technical feasibility and safety of its concept design, marking an important milestone toward the development of next-generation nuclear-powered commercial ships.

“This achievement demonstrates international recognition of KRISO’s technological capabilities in the rapidly evolving field of nuclear-powered shipping, supporting the transition toward low-carbon maritime transport,” it said. 

Building on this milestone, KRISO will continue advancing basic and detailed ship design, paving the way for future demonstration and commercialisation of SMR-powered vessels. 

Through continued R&D and international collaboration, KRISO remains committed to strengthening next-generation maritime technologies and contributing to the safe deployment of nuclear propulsion in the maritime industry.

 

Photo credit: Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering
Published: 21 July, 2026

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