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New York: Amelia Maritime, unable to locate Integr8 Fuels assets, dismisses alleged wrongful arrest lawsuit

Integr8 in November 2021 arrested “M/V Auzonia” in Rotterdam to recover an unpaid bunker claim; local court ruled arrest was wrongful and Integr8 was found liable to reimburse shipowner Amelia for legal fees.

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Amelia Maritime Group (Amelia) on Friday (28 July) dropped its lawsuit against Integr8 Fuels (Integr8), the bunker trading and brokerage arm of Navig8, in the US Federal Court for the Southern District of New York for the alleged wrongful arrest of bulk carrier M/V Auzonia in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). 

On 20 April 2023, Amelia filed a complaint against Integr8 seeking damages of USD 862,735 following the alleged wrongful arrest of its vessel in the UAE, according to court documents sighted by Manifold Times.

The U.S. court on 27 April issued a Writ of Maritime Attachment and Garnishment against Integr8 which was sent to the New York office of Navig8 on 8 May.

On 1 June, Amelia received a letter from Navig8 which stated that “at the time of service of the documents, and through the present, none of the Garnishees held or hold any tangible or intangible property belonging to or being held for the Defendant.”

Amelia’s Writ of Maritime Attachment and Garnishment against Integr8 expired on 26 June leading to it requesting an extension of the court order from the U.S. court.

U.S. District Judge Jessica G.L. Clarke replied ordering Amelia to file a letter by 31 July showing good cause for a 60-day extension of the previous court order and to show cause as to why the court may exercise personal jurisdiction over Integr8 notwithstanding Amelia Maritime’s ability to locate any of Integr8’s funds in the district. 

Ultimately, Amelia sent a notice of voluntary dismissal of the case on 28 July. 

Background

The chain of events started on 20 August 2018 when Harmony Innovation shipping Ltd (Harmony), the then charterers of the vessel, which was named M/V Golden Destiny, entered a contract with Integr8 for the bunker supply of approximately 430 metric tonnes (mt) of bunkers (marine fuel oil) for a total of US 209,410.

In accordance with the contract between Harmony and Integr8, bunkers were provided to M/V Golden Destiny in Thailand on 20 August 2018. At the time of the bunker delivery, the owner of M/V Golden Destiny was Golden Star Marine. On 24 August 2018, Integr8 sent an invoice to Harmony for the bunkers. Harmony allegedly failed to pay for the bunkers. 

On 26 February 2020, 18 months after the bunkers were supplied, Amelia purchased M/V Golden Destiny from Golden Star Marine and was renamed to M/V Auzonia

On 14 September 2020, nearly two years after the delivery of the bunkers to Harmony, Integr8 emailed Overseas Marine Enterprises Inc, the current operators of the vessel, alleging Harmony never paid for the bunkers supplied to the vessel and demanded payment for the bunkers from Amelia.

On 30 November 2020, Integr8 sent a second email to Overseas Marine demanding payment from Amelia for the sum of USD 209,410, plus interest in the amount of USD 143,823.93.

On November 28, 2021, Integr8 arrested the vessel in Rotterdam to recover its claim regarding the unpaid bunkers.

The Court in Rotterdam ruled the arrest was wrongful and Integr8 was found liable to reimburse Amelia for its legal fees incurred in defending the arrest.

On November 19, 2022, Integr8 then arrested the vessel in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) while it was undergoing repairs. Thereafter, Amelia asserted a wrongful arrest claim against Integr8 and is challenging the merits of the arrest in the UAE.

On November 25, 2022, Integr8 demanded arbitration in New York against Amelia claiming, despite the Rotterdam ruling, that Amelia was responsible for the payment of bunkers. However, it withdrew its demand for arbitration against Amelia on 9 December 2022. 

As a result of Integr8’s wrongful arrest of Amelia’s vessel in the UAE, Amelia claimed it has incurred damages in the amount of USD 862,735, which is the amount of the claims for which Amelia was seeking in its lawsuit against Integr8. 

 

Photo credit: MarineTraffic / Eduard Legkii
Published: 7 August, 2023

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LNG Bunkering

Malaysia: Port of Tanjung Pelepas achieves milestone with first SIMOPS LNG bunkering op

LNG bunker vessel “MT Paolina Cosulich” refuelled LNG dual-fuel container ship “Bangkok Express”, operated by Hapag-Lloyd AG at the port.

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Malaysia: Port of Tanjung Pelepas achieves milestone with first SIMOPS LNG bunkering op

Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) on Sunday (16 February) said it successfully conducted its first Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering.

This significant achievement involved the LNG dual-fuel container ship Bangkok Express, operated by Hapag-Lloyd AG, and the LNG bunker vessel MT Paolina Cosulich.

“This milestone underscores PTP's dedication to enhancing our competitive edge in the global market by facilitating clean and efficient maritime operations,” the port said in a social media post.

“We are proud to have partnered with PETCO Trading Labuan Co., Ltd. (PTLCL) and Hapag-Lloyd on this pioneering initiative.”

Manifold Times previously reported the port also achieving its first LNG bunkering operation last year. 

The port completed its first-ever ship-to-containership methanol bunkering operation in November last year. 

Manifold Times previously reported the port achieving its first LNG bunkering operation last year. 

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Photo credit: Port of Tanjung Pelepas
Published: 18 February, 2025

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LNG Bunkering

Kunlun Energy wraps up first STS offshore LNG bunkering operation in Hong Kong

Kunlun Energy, a red-chip controlled by PetroChina, said its bunkering vessel refuelled container ship “Zim Haifa Blue Stone” with 2,200 metric tonnes of LNG bunker fuel in a seven-hour operation.

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Kunlun Energy wraps up first STS offshore LNG bunkering op in Hong Kong

Kunlun Energy, a red-chip controlled by PetroChina, on Monday (17 February) said it completed Hong Kong’s first ship-to-ship (STS) offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation on 14 February. 

Kunlun Energy's 8,300 m3 capacity LNG bunkering vessel refuelled the container ship Zim Haifa Blue Stone with 2,200 metric tonnes (mt) of LNG in a seven-hour operation. 

The bunkering vessel involved in the operation is operated by a Kunlun Energy subsidiary. 

According to a PetroChina official, the receiving vessel Zim Haifa Blue Stone departed from Busan, South Korea, on 3 February and passed through Qingdao, Shanghai, and Ningbo before arriving in Hong Kong on 12 February. 

Its final destination is Istanbul, Turkey. This refuelling operation can meet the ship's fuel needs for the entire journey. 

“The successful implementation of this "ship-to-ship" offshore LNG bunkering operation is another example of Kunlun Energy's efforts to help improve the international shipping hub of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area,” Kunlun Energy said. 

“It is expected to attract more green-fuel vessels to pass through Hong Kong, encourage more environmentally friendly companies to conduct business in Hong Kong, accelerate transformation and technological innovation in the shipping industry, and promote the construction of Hong Kong as a green and smart port.”

“This operation holds significant importance for Hong Kong's push toward a green and sustainable shipping industry.”

 

Photo credit: Kunlun Energy
Published: 18 February, 2025

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Biofuel

Wallenius Wilhelmsen successfully completes its first biofuel bunkering trial in Japan

“M/V Tamesis” bunkered 400 metric tonnes of B24 VLSFO blended biofuel, supplied by Mitsubishi Corporation Energy at Port of Yokohama.

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Wallenius Wilhelmsen successfully completes its first biofuel bunkering trial in Japan

Wallenius Wilhelmsen on Monday (17 February) said it has successfully completed its first biofuel bunkering trial at the Port of Yokohama in Japan.

M/V Tamesis bunkered 400 metric tonnes (mt) of B24 VLSFO blended biofuel, supplied by Mitsubishi Corporation Energy. 

This milestone is part of Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s ongoing efforts to reduce its environmental impact and promote sustainability in shipping.

“As part of our commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, we have expanded our locations for biofuel supply. Since 2023, the expansion has included key ports in Belgium, Korea and Singapore,” the company said.

“Expanding to Japan enhances our ability to operate more efficiently and sustainably across our global network.”

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has set ambitious emission reduction targets to reach net-zero by 2040. This includes a 40% absolute reduction of well-to-wake greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to our 2022 baseline, as approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.

Yasuyuki Sakurai, Senior Manager, the Orcelle Accelerator taskforce at Wallenius Wilhelmsen, said: “Achieving these targets require a major shift in energy sources from conventional fuels to low and zero-carbon alternatives. Expanding supply locations and securing sufficient biofuels remain a priority, and we are pleased to have conducted our first B24 VLSFO blended biofuel bunkering trial in Yokohama.”

“While our Reduced Carbon Service customers fully support our mass-balance concept, ensuring sufficient biofuel usage across our entire fleet and trade lanes is key to achieving our long-term sustainability goals.”

Mitsuo Ueda, General Manager of Mitsubishi Corporation Energy, said: “In anticipation of growing demand for biofuel in the marine sector, we have begun storing biofuel at our oil terminal in Onahama (Fukushima Prefecture) and supplying B24 in Tokyo Bay using our barges.:

“We deeply admire Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s leadership in the decarbonisation of the shipping industry and remain committed to playing our part in creating a more sustainable future. We will continue striving to meet industry needs through a stable supply of biofuels and contribute to the realisation of a carbon-neutral society.”

This milestone was achieved through close collaboration between Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s Energy Sourcing team and the Orcelle Accelerator taskforce, which has worked for the past two years to establish biofuel bunkering capabilities in Japan.

 

Photo credit: Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Published: 18 February, 2025

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