The Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Thursday (13 August) said it has arrested eight men, aged between 25 and 54, for their suspected involvement in an illegal transaction of Marine Gas Oil (MGO).

On 13 August 2026 at about 1.05am, officers from the Police Coast Guard (PCG) conducted a check on a Singapore-registered tugboat in the waters off Tuas and discovered that eight crew members were possibly involved in the illegal transaction of MGO. 

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the crew members of the tugboats misappropriated MGO valued at about SGD 10,570 (USD 8,258), without their company’s knowledge,” SPF said in a statement.

“The MGO was sold illegally for their personal financial gain.”

The eight crew members will be charged in court on 14 August 2026 with the offence of theft by servant of property in possession of master under Section 381 of the Penal Code 1871 If convicted, they shall be punished with an imprisonment term that may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine.

“The Police take a serious view of illegal transaction of MGO in Singapore Territorial Waters and will continue to conduct enforcement and security checks to prevent, deter and detect such illicit activities in Singapore waters,” SPF added. 

Photo credit: Singapore Police Force
Published: 14 August, 2026

The following bunker report has been provided by freight market information provider Baltic Exchange for post on Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times:

All values are in US$/metric ton, all-in (invoice price), delivered on board
Delivery in 7-10 days
ISO 8217:2010
IFO 380 3.5% Sulphur
IFO 380 0.5% Sulphur
DMA 0.1% Sulphur

Fujairah – Offshore Anchorage Area
Gibraltar – Anchorage area
Houston – Houston Harbor
Panama – (Pacific) dangerous cargo area, Balboa
Rotterdam – Waalhaven Maasvlakte range
Singapore – Anchorage, under SBA Scheme
Zhoushan – Southern anchorage area

Submitted weekly at Close of Business UK time Daily

Panellists:
Cockett Marine Oil Pte, Island Oil Limited, KPI OceanConnect, Monjasa A/S, NSI Marine and Transparensea Fuels

Photo credit and source: Baltic Exchange
Published: 14 August, 2026

The following article regarding bunker fuel availability in the Americas region has been provided by online marine fuel procurement platform ENGINE for post on Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times:

• Prompt fuel availability tight at Houston
• VLSFO, LSMGO availability tightens in Santos
• Zona Comun demand steady

North America

Bunker fuel demand in Houston is firm, with prompt availability tight across all three conventional fuel grades of HSFO, VLSFO and LSMGO.

Suppliers are recommending lead times of around 5–7 days, a bunker trader tells ENGINE.

Weather conditions across the US Gulf Coast are normal, with no major disruptions from the ongoing hurricane season.

In the nearby Bolivar Roads, limited prompt availability has been observed.

One supplier has been able to offer VLSFO stems within 4–6 days over the past week, and typical lead times in the area generally remain above five days, a trader said.

Deliveries at the anchorage continue to be subject to weather conditions and are currently being handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

In Mobile, the earliest delivery date for VLSFO is currently indicated between 18-19 August.

The Galveston Offshore Lightering Area (GOLA) is expected to face minor weather-related disruptions through 15 August due to strong wind gusts and high seas.

In New York, bunker demand is strong, and availability is decent for LSMGO and VLSFO deliveries, with lead times ranging between 4-7 days.

HSFO is expected to tighten a bit, and requires notice of at least seven days, this week, a trader said.

Weather conditions at the port are normal, and no congestion or weather-related disruptions are expected through the end of the week.

Across the US West Coast, bunker availability is a bit tight, with buyers advised to secure stems in advance to avoid delays, a bunker trader tells ENGINE.

In the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, HSFO and LSMGO typically have required around 7–9 days notice in the past week.

VLSFO is more constrained, with lead times of 9–11 days. The earliest delivery dates for VLSFO with most suppliers are currently indicated from around 21-22  August onwards.

Availability in Canada’s Vancouver is good for HSFO, VLSFO and LSMGO this week, a source said. Lead times for the three fuel grades are between 4-7 days.

Latin America and the Caribbean

In Panama, bunker demand is steady, and availability is normal, a trader tells ENGINE.

Recommended lead times at the ports of Balboa and Cristobal for VLSFO and LSMGO stand at around 3–6 days. HSFO availability is relatively tighter, with most suppliers requiring 5–7 days’ lead time.

In the Bahamas’ Freeport, at least one supplier is offering HSFO and LSMGO with lead times of around 6–7 days.

Off Trinidad, bunkering operations may face disruptions due to high wind gusts and rough seas through 15 August. Delays are expected and will depend on supply vessel conditions at the time of delivery, a source said.

In Colombia, bunker availability at the ports of Cartagena, Santa Marta and Barranquilla is good, with the earliest delivery dates for VLSFO and LSMGO indicated at 3–4 days, a trader said.

In Brazil, Santos is seeing tighter availability for both VLSFO and LSMGO, with suppliers recommending lead times of around 7–10 days to secure deliveries.

Across other key Brazilian ports, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande, Belém, Salvador and Vila do Conde, supply conditions are okay. Both grade require between 5–8 days of lead time, a source said.

Paranaguá continues to show tighter VLSFO and LSMGO availability, with lead times of about 6–8 days.

In Argentina’s Zona Comun, bunker demand is steady, with normal availability. Recommended lead times for VLSFO and LSMGO are around 5–7 days. However, delays are expected at the anchorage due to high wind gusts.

By Gautamee Hazarika

Photo credit and source: ENGINE
Published: 14 August, 2026