Sales of marine fuel at both ends of the Panama Canal in March increased by 6% on year, according to data from La Autoridad Marítima de Panamá, also known as the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA).
It registered total sales figure of 440,890 metric tonnes (mt) in March 2018, higher than 414,871 mt in March 2017.
The Pacific Entrance recorded sales volume of 341,754 mt for fuel oil and marine diesel oil (MDO) in March 2018, above 324,042 mt during the comparative period.
312,641 mt of fuel oil and 29,113 mt of MDO were sold at the Pacific Entrance in March 2018, compared to 301,333 mt and 22,709 during March 2017.
The Atlantic entrance posted sales of 99,136 mt for fuel oil and MDO in March 2018, an increased over 90,829 mt on year.
85,719 mt of fuel oil and 13,417 mt of MDO were delivered to vessels in March 2018, compared to 78,882 mt and 11,947 mt.
Related: Panama Canal bunkering volumes up 5.8% in February
Related: Bunker sales volume at Panama Canal up 3.4%
Published: 13 April, 2018
Veritas Petroleum Services records numerous contaminants such as plastic, fibres, black gum, paraffins, fatty acids, and other component found in the off-spec RMK 700 marine fuel.
9% of low sulphur fuel samples in the Americas analysed between 1 December to 13 January found to be off spec for issues, including engine-damaging sediment, says FOBAS.
The service identified 73 off-spec bunker fuel cases in 2H February, an increase from 48 cases in 1H February.
Middle East Petroleum Gas Conference (MPGC) to take place on 24-25 January 2022 in Kingdom of Bahrain; more than 30 key speakers to address ten sessions.
Additional topics of bunker contamination and OCM services discussed at VPS’ Fuel Management Challenges – The Year of 2021 & Beyond webinar on 23 September; Manifold Times summarises the session.
Preferential creditors will need to submit proofs to liquidators of Daichi Shipmanagement by 16 December, according to the Government Gazette.
Buyers can nominate deliveries on platform and plan operations together with suppliers following ‘one single truth’ concept with all players aware of what has been agreed when and by whom, says DNV spokesman.
Rotterdam’s intention to mandate the usage of MFMs goes down well with licensed bunker supplier VT Group; MFM providers supportive of move but stressed continuous monitoring is needed for optimum performance.
Cost of alternative bunker fuels, bunker operations and technology advancement are some considerations to be examined by the maritime industry, says Neo, director of SDE International Pte Ltd.
Kim Hyung Joon and Han Donghoon were planning to join the Singapore entities of Hartree Group - either Hartree Partners Singapore Pte Ltd or Hartree Marine Fuels - in October, discovered management.
‘When you think of Helmsman on the next occasion, think of us as lawyers with expertise in various fields. Come to us before a problem develops. It’s the process that matters,’ says Tang Chong Jun, Executive Director.
Bernard Chew was a former shareholder of MB Marine and was an authorised signatory of the company’s cheques at the material time, according to court documents obtained by Manifold Times.
