Sicilian bunkering company Anapo, a subsidiary of Maxcom Petroli, and Italian barge company Rimorchiatori Laziali on Wednesday (1 July) said they have formed a joint venture, Maritime Bunkers Srl, to extend the bunker operations of both companies to other ports, learned Manifold Times.
The two partners in the venture said they bring together experiences in their respective fields: Maxcom Petroli will share its financial and trading expertise, and Rimorchiatori Laziali its historic naval and operational skills.
Even with an extensive list of bunker licenses at several Italian ports, Anapo said it may relinquish some of its licenses in favor of the joint venture; although still retaining its exclusive role in Augusta and Ancona.
Anapo has committed to the new venture the latest arrival in its fleet of three, the Mersey Spirit (GT 1476) and Rimorchiatori LazialI will be operating its Magic Duba (GT 750). Anapo noted it might add its other double hull, Punta Azzurra (GT 850) to the fleet.
Maritime Bunker will be able to deliver all grades of marine fuels: gasoil, VLSFO, and HSFO. The company added that it plans to acquire (purchase or time charter) new barges for further expansions in future as part of a larger plan.
Bunker Energy, the independent bunker sales arm of FinGo Fuels, owned by the Jacorosi family, will be in charge of sales in this new venture.
Photo credit: Maritime Bunkers Srl
Published: 2 Jule, 2020
Company filed for liquidation as part of a creditors’ voluntary winding up operation on 13 December.
The amount of bunkers sold at the port totalled 27.59 million mt from January to July, 6.1% down on year.
Two-year programme is open to candidates in Panama, Dubai, Singapore and Denmark.
Shipowners Association of Nigeria unhappy with development due to unfavourable Nigeria policies.
New office will be staffed by experienced traders Lars Doering, Oliver Grunau and Karsten Kurth.
Demand for cleaner energy solutions is currently growing particularly in maritime transport, where total gas sales volumes are forecast to show further growth, noted CEO.
Caroline Yang, President of SSA, addresses issues earlier raised by players; including PMC No. 04, the seven-day restriction, contactless bunkering, sampling point, hose connection, and more.
IBIA Asia, ABIS, sources from Singapore’s bunkering and surveying companies, and an industry veteran share with Manifold Times the issues expected from MPA’s latest Covid-19 measures.
The top three positive movers in the 2020 bunker supplier list are Hong Lam Fuels Pte Ltd (+13); Chevron Singapore Pte Ltd (+12); and SK Energy International (+8), according to MPA list.
‘We will operate in the Singapore bunkering market from the Tokyo, with support from local staff at Sumitomo Corporation Singapore,’ source tells Manifold Times.
Changes include abolishing advance declaration of bunkers as dangerous cargo, reducing pilotage fees on vessels receiving bunkers, and a ‘whitelist’ system for bunker tankers.
Claim relates to deliveries of MGO to the vessels Pacific Diligence, Pacific Valkyrie, Pacific Defiance, Crest Alpha 1, and Pacific Warlock between March 2020 to April 2020.
