Singapore saw a strong start to its bunker sales volume for the year 2018, according to Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) data.
The republic posted total sales of 4.61 million metric tonnes (mt) of marine fuel in January 2018, higher than 4.46 million mt recorded in January 2017.
Vessels lifted 3.37 million mt of 380 centistokes (cSt) grade in January 2018, compared to 3.34 million mt during the similar period last year.
The remaining grades delivered in Singapore during the comparative period of January 2018 against January 2017 were:
Published: 14 February, 2018
Supply of all grades remains readily available with a range of suppliers in the ARA and Gibraltar Strait – Europe’s two main bunkering hubs.
Asian (HSFO) markets have weakened considerably after a summer power generation-fuelled rally for the past few months, against cooling demand and higher exports.
100% biodiesel can hold 15 to 25 times more water compared with 100% diesel fuel, according to Pierre Poitras, Technical Consultant at Conidia Bioscience.
Gard issues pointers to fuel buyers on disputes concerning the bunker supplier and the supply contract.
Taking additional costs together with calorific value, density short-lifts and overall fuel quality should yield a good benefit for the bunker buyer, writes Senior Research Analyst.
Bunkering has resumed in Zhoushan and Shanghai post Typhoon Chanthu, HSFO380 supply has tightened in Fujairah, and lead times are steady on the week in Singapore.
Transferred shares of 40 subsidiaries to BVI firm after tribunal awarded claims in favour of Trinity Seatrading; YSPL has also filed a civil complaint against DNV and Liberian ship registry at Nanjing Maritime Court.
ADNOC L&S, Gulf Energy Maritime, Cockett Marine Oil, Mideast/Bahri Ship Management and VPS experts present their views on biofuel bunker hurdles at the VPS Biofuels Seminar in Dubai on 16 March.
‘Bunker barges operate in very local areas so these vessels call at port very often which means it will be a good fit for women with families,’ states Elpi Petraki, President of WISTA International.
“Our Singapore branch is under preparation and is expected to start business at the republic before June 2023,” Managing Director Darcy Wong tells bunkering publication Manifold Times in an interview.
Development to supply B35 biodiesel blend officially takes effect on 1 February; local bunker suppliers will be able to deliver updated spec within March onwards, once current stocks of B30 avails run out.
VPS, Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation, Wilhelmsen Ship Management, and INTERTANKO executives offered a multitude of perspectives to 73 attendees during the VPS Biofuels Seminar, reports Manifold Times.
