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Hong Kong: Bunkering operations affected amidst tightening of COVID-19 measures

14-day quarantine for vessels coming to Hong Kong port for refuelling with effect from 29 July 2020; ships with cargo operations are not subject to quarantine.

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Bunkering operations at Hong Kong will be affected by stricter Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) measures from Wednesday (29 July) onwards, learns Manifold Times.

The Centre for Health Protection, an agency under the Department of Health in Hong Kong responsible for disease prevention and control, on Sunday (26 July) issued a circular to the maritime community.

“With effect from 29 July 2020 until further notice, only goods vessels with cargo operation will be allowed to enter the Hong Kong waters for crew change and [sic] exempted from compulsory quarantine,” it said.

The development meant vessels coming to Hong Kong port only for bunkering operations will be subjected to a 14-day quarantine in anchorage once they get into Hong Kong waters, confirmed local bunker players.

The Hong Kong Government on Sunday announced that crew change arrangement for passenger vessels and goods vessels without cargo operation in Hong Kong would be suspended with effect from July 29.

The testing and quarantine arrangement for sea crew members of goods vessels coming to Hong Kong for cargo operation, air crew members and other persons exempted from quarantine requirement (exempted persons) arriving Hong Kong will be tightened.

It said the changes were essential for maintaining the necessary operation of society and the economy, and for ensuring an uninterrupted supply of all daily necessities to the public.

“Goods vessels coming to Hong Kong for loading and unloading of cargos are essential for the supply of daily necessities and services to Hong Kong, including daily goods, food, anti-epidemic supplies and medical materials, with a view to maintaining the smooth operation of Hong Kong,” said a spokesman.

“As such, the Government considers that crew members of these cargo vessels should be exempted from compulsory quarantine to allow them to undergo crew change in Hong Kong. We believe that after tightening the relevant conditions, public concerns about the public health risks can be suitably addressed.”

He added, “On the premises of protecting the health of Hong Kong people and safeguarding Hong Kong’s robust healthcare system, further to the announcement on July 7, we have further tightened the testing and quarantine arrangement for exempted persons arriving Hong Kong in accordance with the actual situation and anti-epidemic need.

“The Government will continue to closely monitor the latest situation of COVID-19 around the world and review the quarantine and testing arrangements for inbound travellers entering Hong Kong from other control points including exempted persons.”

 

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Photographer: Benjamin Brömme (https://www.mainathlet.de/)
Published: 28 July, 2020

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Singapore: Liquidator of Nan Shan Maritime Pte Ltd issues notice of dividend

Third interim dividend to admitted unsecured claims of Nan Shan Maritime is payable from 15 July, according to Government Gazette notice.

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A notice of dividend for Nan Shan Maritime Pte Ltd, which is currently in creditors’ voluntary liquidation, was published on the Government Gazette on Wednesday (15 July). 

The following are the details of the notice:

Name of Company : Nan Shan Maritime (Pte.) Ltd.(In Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation)
Unique Entity No. / Registration No. : 201701967H
Address of Registered Office : 10 Anson Road, #10-10, International Plaza, Singapore 079903
Amount per centum : 5.00 Per Centum of all admitted unsecured, claims
First and Final or Otherwise : Third Interim
When Payable : 15 July 2026
Where Payable : Entitlements will be made by way of cheque.

 

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Published: 16 July, 2026

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DP World invests in Hapag-Lloyd biofuel-based carbon inset programme

Firm’s Americas ocean freight division will invest USD 1 million in Hapag-Lloyd’s Ship Green product and the investment will fund use of certified waste-based biofuels in place of conventional marine fuels.

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Hapag-Lloyd and DSV sign 18,000 tonnes CO₂e decarbonisation deal

DP World on Tuesday (14 July) said its Americas ocean freight division will invest USD 1 million in Hapag-Lloyd’s Ship Green product under a new agreement that will enable customers to reduce ocean freight shipment emissions through verified carbon insets. 

The investment, which will be made over the next four quarters, is expected to avoid 4,762 metric tonnes (mt) of CO₂ using certified waste-based biofuels.

The investment will fund the use of certified waste-based biofuels in place of conventional marine fuels. These fuels can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 84% compared with conventional marine fuels.

The emissions savings are calculated on a well-to-wake basis, meaning they account for the full lifecycle of the fuel, from production to use onboard the vessel.

Unlike traditional carbon offsetting, which compensates for emissions after they occur, Hapag-Lloyd’s Ship Green product enables carbon “insetting” – reducing emissions directly within the ocean freight supply chain. By replacing conventional marine fuels with certified waste-based biofuels, the product delivers measurable emissions reductions that are independently tracked and allocated to participating customer shipments.

Through this agreement, DP World will offer customers of its Americas ocean freight business verified carbon inset solutions that help reduce the emissions associated with their ocean freight shipments, supporting their broader supply chain decarbonization goals.

Terry Donohoe, Senior Vice President of Freight Forwarding for DP World in the Americas, said: “This partnership reflects how we are evolving our ocean freight business to deliver both commercial resilience and measurable sustainability outcomes. By working closely with Hapag-Lloyd, we’ve created a solution that not only advances our decarbonization ambitions but also generates tangible value for our customers through verified emissions reductions. It’s a strong example of how collaboration across the supply chain can unlock practical, scalable pathways to lower-carbon trade.”

This agreement reinforces DP World’s commitment to advancing sustainable trade and expanding practical, customer-focused solutions that help accelerate decarbonization across the global logistics value chain.

 

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Published: 16 July, 2026

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Maersk scales up 100% ethanol bunker fuel trial in Barcelona

Following successful trials on dual-fuel feeder vessel Laura Maersk, the company scaled up and bunkered its large dual-fuel vessel, “Antonia Maersk”, with 100% ethanol at APM Terminals Barcelona.

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Maersk scales up 100% ethanol bunker fuel trial in Barcelona

Shipping giant A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) on Wednesday (15 July) it is continuing to explore ethanol as a marine fuel for the future and has scaled up its 100% ethanol bunker trials. 

Following successful trials on dual-fuel feeder vessel Laura Maersk, the company scaled up and bunkered its large dual-fuel vessel, Antonia Maersk, with 100% ethanol on 9 July at APM Terminals Barcelona at Port of Barcelona.

“Drawing on our experience with methanol, we are working with port authorities and partners to establish the infrastructure and operational procedures needed to support ethanol bunkering at key ports,” the company said in a social media post.

Ethanol is one of several pathways Maersk is exploring to diversify its low-emission fuel portfolio, with the ambition of enabling rapid uptake and helping create a new liquid marine fuel market. 

“Realising this ambition will require both continued investment across the value chain and the development of supportive regulatory frameworks,” it said.

Manifold Times previously reported Maersk reporting that Laura Maersk successfully operated on 100% ethanol for a second time.

The first trial, conducted in October and November last year, involved a 10% ethanol / 90% e-methanol blend and confirmed that ethanol can be safely and effectively integrated into the fuel mix. The test underscores the potential to create greater optionality for Maersk’s dual-fuel methanol fleet, essentially enabling dual fuel alcohol vessels.

Later, the company blended 50% ethanol with 50% methanol in a test onboard the vessel Laura Maersk before working its way up to 100% ethanol. 

Related: Maersk changes blend ratio of ethanol and methanol in next level bunker fuel trial
Related: Maersk advances ethanol fuel trials with larger-scale Rotterdam bunkering
Related: Maersk adds ethanol to methanol in trial onboard dual-fuel containership

 

Photo credit: A.P. Moller – Maersk
Published: 16 July, 2026

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