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Kenoil Marine Services and DBS complete first live transaction on Singapore Trade Data Exchange (SGTraDex)

‘With the launch of a common data infrastructure, Kenoil aims to continue achieving an end to end visibility and transparency on the bunker data supply chain,’ states Kenoil Managing Director.

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June 2, 2022

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Singapore-based financial services group DBS on Wednesday (1 June) said it has completed its first live transaction on the Singapore Trade Data Exchange (SGTraDex) – a digital data exchange that facilitates trusted and secure sharing of data between supply chain ecosystem partners.

The transaction was done by way of an electronic bunker delivery note (BDN).

The maiden transaction was completed with leading bunker player Kenoil Marine Services (Kenoil), in collaboration with mass flow meter data logger service provider Brightree.

By digitalising the bunker delivery note, DBS, Kenoil and its counterparties are able to ascertain the trade data at source to validate the transaction details in a timely manner. This fosters greater trust and transparency across the trade ecosystem, according to DBS.

The objective is to provide bunker players faster access to working capital and enhance their cash flow management, while providing a trusted and secure environment for banks and participants operating in the ecosystem.

Kenoil Marine Services and DBS complete first live transaction on Singapore Trade Data Exchange (SGTraDex)

Sriram Muthukrishnan, Group Head of Product Management of Global Transaction Services, DBS, said, “Access to secure, trusted and real-time data will support the long-term growth of trade and trade finance. With the digitalisation of the bunker delivery note, financing and payment for the underlying trade can be completed efficiently and on a near immediate basis.”

“Furthermore, the risk of fraudulent manipulation is mitigated as banks and fellow industry partners are now able to ascertain the trade data at source. This helps provide greater transparency and comfort regarding the genuineness of trade.

“With the successful completion of the first live transaction, we look forward to partnering SGTraDex to support more businesses to digitalise their workflows to enhance supply chain efficiency and transparency, and reinforce Singapore’s position as a global trade hub.”

Desmond Chong, Managing Director, Kenoil Marine Services, said, “We managed to conduct our first live transactions with the financing bank ever since SGTraDex went live on 29 April with their Alpha release. Our vessels are equipped with the hardware connectivity pack and cloud infrastructure to support the seamless data flow from the mass flow meter to the tablet and eventually on SGTraDex platform.

“Being onboard as a participant of Use Case C: Bunker Optimisation, Kenoil not only experienced the time and cost savings by using the platform (i.e. eliminating of double entry and manual work), increased efficiency and productivity in terms of process flow, but most importantly having the access to a faster working capital.”

“It is a pivotal step towards digital transformation in the bunkering industry. With the launch of a common data infrastructure, Kenoil aims to continue achieving an end to end visibility and transparency on the bunker data supply chain.”

Antoine Cadoux, Chief Executive Officer, SGTraDex, said, “We congratulate DBS and Kenoil on their first live transaction on SGTraDex. Both parties have been instrumental in helping us develop a use case for the bunkering sector and we hope the benefits they have achieved and continue to enjoy will encourage other ecosystem partners to come onboard. SGTraDex offers a range of value to all our participants and small and medium sized enterprises, in particular, will be able to digitalise their operations at a lower cost by leveraging our open, interoperable and secure infrastructure.”

In addition to this first transaction, DBS has also completed a subsequent live transaction with TFG Marine.

In July 2021, DBS successfully completed Singapore’s first live bunker delivery financing pilot transaction by way of an electronic bunker delivery note. This was done in partnership with TFG Marine, Ocean Network Express and Ascenz, with the support of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

Photo credit: Kenoil Marine Services
Published: 2 June, 2022

Winding up

Singapore: Liquidator of Vanda Marine Services issues notice of dividend

First and final dividend of company is payable from 23 January at Rock Stevenson Pte Ltd, 8 Burn Road, Trivex #16-12, Singapore 369977, according to Government Gazette notice.

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January 23, 2025

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A notice was published in the Government Gazette on Thursday (22 January) regarding the first and final dividend to creditors of Vanda Marine Services Pte Ltd.

The following are details of the notice of dividend of the company:

Name of Company : Vanda Marine Services Pte Ltd(In Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation)

Unique Entity No. / Registration No. : 201209660C

Address of Registered Office : 8 Burn Road, Trivex #16-12, Singapore 369977

Amount per centum : 23 per centum of all admitted ordinary claims

First and Final or otherwise : First and Final

When payable : 23 January 2025 onwards

Where payable : c/o Rock Stevenson Pte Ltd, 8 Burn Road, Trivex #16-12, Singapore 369977

Manifold Times previously reported several resolutions for Vanda Marine Services, including winding up the company voluntarily, were passed during an extraordinary meeting in March last year.

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Published: 23 January, 2025

Methanol

China launches first simulation training platform for methanol bunkering operations

Through the real-life simulation, the platform helps ship operators improve their safety management and emergency response capabilities, improving the development of green shipping technologies.

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January 23, 2025

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China launched its first training platform to simulate methanol bunkering operations at Putuo District, Zhoushan on 15 January.

The Methanol Bunkering System Simulation Training Platform V1.0 was created to fill technical gaps in domestic methanol bunkering training and exercises, in light of the growing demand and popularity for methanol in the shipping industry.

Through the real-life simulation, the platform helps ship operators improve their safety management and emergency response capabilities, improving the development of green shipping technologies.

The platform was jointly developed by Zhejiang Ocean-U New Energy System Engineering and Zhejiang Ocean University.

At the press conference , Zhejiang Ocean-U New Energy System Engineering successfully signed its first purchase agreement with Seacon Ships Management (Zhejiang), making Seacon the first customer to purchase the platform service.

Wang Guofeng, chairman of Seacon, said that the platform has great potential in improving crew operating efficiency and safety, and he looks forward to deeper cooperation with Zhejiang Ocean-U New Energy System Engineering in the future.

Professor Lu Jinshu, Vice President of Zhejiang Ocean University, said they will continuously improve the platform to contribute more in the field of green shipping solutions to the industry.

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Published: 23 January, 2025

Hydrogen

Klaipėda Port launches Lithuania’s first hydrogen-powered vessel

Tanker’s power system, which will consist of two electric motors powered by 2,000 kWh batteries and a hydrogen fuel cell system, will enable it to operate for up to 36 hours without additional power charging.

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January 23, 2025

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Klaipėda Port launches Lithuania’s first hydrogen-powered vessel

Klaipėda State Seaport Authority on Wednesday (22 January) said the first ever green hydrogen and electricity-powered ship in Lithuania has been moved from shipyard into water.

Leaving no trace on the environment, it will clean other vessels entering the port, accepting waste from them.

According to the current rules, vessels are obliged to hand over the waste they produce when they arrive and before they leave Klaipėda Port. The Seaport Authority was entrusted with the collection of the waste, and the company decided to use modern and environmentally friendly equipment to further improve the quality of the ship waste collection service.

The tanker’s main function is to collect storm water, sewage, sludge and garbage, as well as to ensure efficient waste management. The ship will be equipped with special tanks and a modern rainwater treatment plant that will allow the treated water to be transferred to the city’s sewage treatment plants. The tanker will be ready to work around the clock and collect up to 400 cubic metres of liquid waste.

The tanker is 42 metres long and 10 metres wide. The ship’s power system will consist of two electric motors powered by 2,000 kWh batteries and a hydrogen fuel cell system. Depending on the intensity of the work, the tanker will be able to operate in the port of Klaipėda for up to 36 hours without additional power charging.

This ship building project with a total value of EUR 12 million (USD 12.5 million) has been commissioned by the Port Authority and is being built by West Baltic Shipyard together with Baltic Workboats under a joint operating agreement.

“We have not only launched a tanker, but also a new approach to port operations – cleaner, smarter and more environmentally friendly. This first ever hydrogen and electricity-powered ship is not only an innovative technological solution, but also an important step in strengthening Lithuania’s image as a modern maritime nation,” said Algis Latakas, Director General of Klaipėda State Seaport Authority.

“At the moment, the tanker is getting used to the seaport water, so to speak, and at the end of the year we expect it to start its important mission of taking care of the clean seaport environment. Such a decision will not leave a footprint on nature, but it will certainly leave a strong mark on our path to a greener future.”

In June last year, a symbolic keel-laying ceremony at the West Baltic Shipyard of the West Baltic Shipyard Group marked the start of the ship’s construction. To date, the hull has been fabricated and painted, with piping, valves, coolers, shaft lines, rudder feathers, heat and fire insulation installed.

Once the tanker is moved into the water, the engine room equipment will be installed, the interior of the wheelhouse will be redecorated, the electrical wiring and the main electrical engines will be installed, the hydrogen system will be installed and other work necessary for the operation of the ship will be carried out.

Photo credit: Klaipėda State Seaport Authority
Published: 23 January, 2025