ISCC-certified  marine fuel supplier Kenoil Marine Services (Kenoil) on Friday (1 December) said it has successfully carried out the inaugural ship-to-ship bunker delivery of biofuel-blended low sulphur marine gas oil in Singapore.

The sustainable biofuel blend used in this milestone bunkering operation was a B24 composite blend of low sulphur marine gas oil and UCOME (Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester). 

The 200 metric tonnes (mt) parcel was loaded onto Kosmos Lily, a bunker tanker operated by Kenoil, at Jurong Port via ISO road tankers. 

This biofuel blended parcel also marked Kenoil’s first sale as an ISCC-certified marine fuel supplier to a prominent energy trader, which was subsequently delivered to a cruise ship in Singapore.

Desmond Chong, Managing Director, Kenoil Marine Services, said: “We are thrilled to play an integral role in the biofuel bunker supply chain alongside forerunners in sustainable fuels. As an established bunker tanker operator and supplier, Kenoil stays abreast of emerging developments in marine fuels by collaborating with like-minded partners to provide tangible solutions to the shipping industry to meet IMO’s carbon emissions targets.” 

The growing momentum towards biofuels is attributed to the readily available supply, existing infrastructure and mature technology. Biofuels not only meet sulphur compliance regulations, they also present an opportunity for vessels to reduce their CO2 emissions. 

Chong emphasised Kenoil’s steadfast commitment to green shipping through active participation in various ongoing initiatives. 

“Our objective is to actively contribute to the bunker supply chain, with a dedicated focus on sustainable fuels, and play a part in the advancement of Singapore as a multi-fuel bunkering hub,” he said.

Related: Kenoil Marine Services to conduct first-ever bunkering of bio-blended LSMGO in Singapore

Photo credit: Kenoil Marine Services 
Published: 1 December, 2023

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) on Thursday (30 November) said they have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on various maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation initiatives.

The LOI was signed by Mr Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of MPA and Mr Nick Brown, Council Chairman of IACS, at the sidelines of the 33rd session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly (A33) in London today.

Under the LOI, both parties will consider the development of technical standards and unified requirements to ensure that new maritime solutions are safely implemented.

The LOI will focus on key areas such as smart and autonomous ships, digitalisation and cybersecurity, marine electrification, and the use of zero- and low-carbon bunker fuels onboard vessels.

As part of the collaboration, both parties will have regular information and knowledge exchange, including discussions on industry challenges and opportunities, standards, best practices, and emerging technologies.

Mr Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive, MPA, said, “As we advance and accelerate the development of new technologies and solutions which benefit the global maritime community, it is important for harmonised standards to be adopted to ensure that these solutions can be implemented safely. We look forward to contributing and working closely with IACS to shape and develop standards that can help to ensure the safety of seafarers and protection of the marine environment.”

Nick Brown, IACS Chair, said: “This novel arrangement with the Singapore MPA will assist IACS’ efforts to keep safety at the forefront of the decarbonisation agenda by facilitating access to the data and expertise of one of shipping’s key bunkering and global hub ports.”

“By looking at the entire future fuel supply chain, IACS will be better able to address all the risk and mitigation measures that will need to be implemented onboard vessels and so ensure that safety considerations are front and centre when evaluating the prioritisation and deployment of the new fuels and technologies necessary to support the industry’s transition to a decarbonised future.”

Photo credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Published: 1 December, 2023

Swedish bunker trader and physical supplier ScanOcean  on Tuesday (28 November) said it has opened a new branch office in Gothenburg, located at Klippan 3, and introduced new employees to its team.

The firm appointed Lars Lövsund as its Business Development Manager, who will be based at the new office, with a primary focus on developing the new business area Environmental Services. 

Lars will mainly concentrate on delivering transparent and tailor-made solutions for emission allowance sourcing for shipping companies and charterers.

“Lars Lövsund is an experienced shipping professional with over a decade of experience working at TSA Tanker Shipping and TSA Agency Sweden,” the firm said.

Jonatan Karlström, Managing Director of ScanOcean, said: “The Gothenburg area is at the heart of Swedish shipping, and having a presence there is crucial for the development of our business. We are thrilled to have Lars on board, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience from TSA. With Lars joining the team, we will be even better equipped to navigate our business and create new and enhanced products and services for our customers.”

ScanOcean also welcomed Johan Wennerholm as our Back-office Manager, with a primary focus on streamlining internal processes. Johan comes to us with previous experience from Team Lines and Preem AB.

Lars Lövsund contact details: 

Tel: +46 76 529 68 33 
E-mail: [email protected] 
Skype: lovsund 

Branch office Gothenburg: 

ScanOcean AB 
Klippan 3 
SE- 414 51 Gothenburg
Sweden

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Photo credit: ScanOcean
Published: 1 December, 2023