Sales of marine fuel at Singapore port fell by 4% on year in August 2026, according to data from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

In total, 4.77 million metric tonnes (mt) (exact 4,772,700 mt) of various marine fuel grades were delivered at the world’s largest bunkering port in August, up from 4.97 million mt (4,965,300 mt) recorded during the similar month in 2025.

Deliveries of marine fuel oil, low sulphur fuel oil, ultra low sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in August (against on year) recorded respectively 2.1 million mt (11.1% from 1.89 million mt), 2.19 million mt (-12.4% from 2.50 million mt), zero (from zero), zero (-100% from 1,800 mt) and zero (from zero).

Bio-blended variants of marine fuel oil, low sulphur fuel oil, ultra low sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in August, (against on year) recorded respectively 8,700 mt (-74.9% from 34,700 mt), 47,900 mt (-48.9% from 93,800 mt), zero (from zero), zero (from zero) and zero (from zero). B100 biofuel bunkers, introduced in February last year, recorded 800 mt (-83.3% from 4,800 mt). 

LNG and methanol sales were 58,600 mt (-12.5% from 67,000 mt) and zero (from zero) respectively. There were no recorded sales of ammonia for the month and so far since 2025.

Photo credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Published: 15 September, 2026

The world’s first operational ship-to-ship (STS) ammonia bunkering vessel has entered service following the conversion of a 5,500-cubic-metre liquefied gas carrier, Swedish ship designer FKAB Marine Design said on Thursday (10 September). 

The vessel is now the world’s first operational ammonia bunker vessel and has received the first ammonia bunkering class certificate.

FKAB said the achievement represents an important step in the development of the infrastructure needed to support ammonia as a marine fuel. 

While several ammonia bunker vessel projects have reached the design, feasibility or construction stage, the Shenghang Yongle has now progressed into operational readiness.

Jiangsu Andefu Energy Development led the conversion and certification process in close cooperation with China Classification Society, while FKAB together with cargo handling supplier Gloryholder prepared the technical drawing documentation required for the conversion.

The vessel can transport liquid ammonia and deliver it as a marine fuel through ship-to-ship bunkering. 

Originally designed as a flexible liquefied gas carrier, the vessel has been upgraded from a conventional ammonia carrier into a dual-purpose vessel capable of both transporting liquid ammonia and delivering it as fuel through ship-to-ship bunkering.

The overall work included modifications to the bunkering system, development of operating procedures, risk assessments, and the establishment of safety and emergency-response arrangements.

Particular attention was given to the challenges associated with ammonia, including toxicity, material compatibility, low-temperature operation, leak detection and risk control during bunkering.

Photo credit: FKAB Marine Design
Published: 15 September, 2026

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently announced its Future Fuels and Technology (FFT) Project is organising a Technical Seminar on the use of ammonia as marine fuel on 17 September. 

The event will address developments in ammonia production for marine fuels, bunkering, onboard applications, engine technologies, spill response, safety considerations, ammonia effluents management and ongoing initiatives related to ammonia-fueled vessels.

The seminar will be held at IMO Headquarters in London and on IMO YouTube Channel. 

The event will take place in the margins of the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 12) scheduled from 14-18 September 2026.

Sessions will include ammonia production pathways and supply outlook for shipping and infrastructure, developments in ammonia-fuelled vessels and onboard technologies as well as operational, spill response, safety and other considerations.

Note: Registration can be found here and is open until 15 September. Queries can be directed to [email protected].

Photo credit: International Maritime Organization
Published: 14 September, 2026