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West P&I gives update on bunker quality with VPS data

Quality of HFO bunker lifted in Rotterdam has been consistently off specification in terms of technical parameters over the past six month; technical quality of MGO bunkered in Singapore is subpar.

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Global maritime insurance provider West of England Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Club (West P&I) on Tuesday (28 March) said its bunker information tab has been updated on Neptune, an interactive geographical information platform for West members. 

The latest VPS bunker quality data for Oct 2022 to Mar 2023 is now accessible on Neptune.

Over the past six months, the quality of HFO bunker lifted in Rotterdam has been consistently off specification in terms of technical parameters. Reports indicate that noncompliance with the ISO standard on viscosity and density have been at 20.9% and 22.5%, respectively. Similarly, HFO has been found off-spec in Miami, New York, and Busan at rates of 19.4%, 13.6%, and 12.6%.

West P&I said it has been continuously reporting that VLSFO bunkers delivered in the Antwerp-Rotterdam-Amsterdam region have frequently failed to comply with the Sulphur content limit, and this trend persists. In the last six months, samples from Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Rotterdam have failed to meet the statutory requirements at rates of 13.4%, 13.3%, and 9.4%, respectively.

Singapore remains a major bunkering port for VLSFO, and the Singapore MPA’s efforts to ensure bunker quality supplied under its jurisdiction remains compliant is reflected in notably well-maintained statistics, with technical off-specs at 2.0% and sulphur content non- compliance at 0.3%. However, the technical quality of MGO bunkered in Singapore is subpar, with technical off- specs at 11.0%, making it the second-highest among major MGO bunkering ports after Antwerp. Other major VLSFO bunkering ports such as Shanghai, Fujairah, or Busan remain mainly trouble-free.

Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) provides bunker quality data on specific historical intervals starting from the year 2019, as well as various quality parameters and data on different bunkering locations, which are available upon request as well as via Neptune. West has upgraded its Fuel Quality Advisory Service, and club members now have access to prices and the calorific value of the bunkers.

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Photo credit: West of England Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Club
Published: 29 March, 2023

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Ofiniti eBDN solution chosen by FincoEnergies for marine biofuel ops in ARA region

Development takes place on the back of complex logistics and opaque operational processes experienced by the marine (bio)fuel market; which Ofiniti’s FuelBoss eBDN solution seeks to simplify.

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Rotterdam-based FincoEnergies, an independent, leading supplier of (bio)fuels and decarbonisation services for the transport sector, will be adopting Ofiniti’s FuelBoss eBDN technology, with operational support from VT Group.

The development takes place on the back of complex logistics and opaque operational processes experienced by the marine (bio)fuel market; which Ofiniti’s FuelBoss eBDN solution seeks to simplify.

“Schedules are becoming increasingly tighter as demand for sustainable biofuels grows,” explains Leon Arets, Trading & Operations Director at FincoEnergies.

“We’re adopting a platform that enhances structure and responsiveness. This digital leap allows us to not only scale efficiently but also deliver greater transparency and operational excellence to our clients.”

A spin-off from global assurance and risk management leader DNV, Ofiniti brings together deep industry know-how with cutting-edge technology. Its flagship platform, FuelBoss, is designed to replace cumbersome manual processes with streamlined digital workflows that boost efficiency and data reliability.

“Our work with LNG suppliers laid the groundwork,” notes Oliver Brix Sparsø, Global Director of Sales at Ofiniti. “But this collaboration with FincoEnergies and VT Group marks the first large-scale commitment to digital delivery workflows for biofuels. It’s a turning point for the region.”

FincoEnergies’ mission, Decarbonising the transport industry together, is grounded in collaboration and innovation. The partnership with Ofiniti and VT Group exemplifies this spirit, combining technological leadership with operational expertise.

“As operators, we continuously look for ways to improve life on board and support our partners,” adds Wouter van Reenen, Business Development Manager at VT Group. “FuelBoss is a strong fit for our operations and those of our chartering clients.”

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Related: Global Fuel Supply to adopt FuelBoss by Ofiniti for e-BDN in West Africa
Related: Ofiniti appoints Oliver Brix Sparsø as new Global Director of Sales
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Related: FuelBoss to continue under new DNV company Ofiniti

 

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Published: 17 June 2025

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China: Shanghai Zhongran and PetroChina Shanghai Port to promote bunker fuel blending business

Development will help improve Shanghai Port’s bonded ship fuel supply industry, noted the Shanghai Customs Inspection Office.

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Shanghai Zhongran and PetroChina Shanghai Port meeting

A meeting between representatives of Shanghai Zhongran, Shanghai Port Energy, PetroChina Shanghai Port, and Hongkou Customs took place at the Shanghai Customs Inspection Office on Thursday (12 June).

According to Shanghai Zhongran, the meeting’s objective was to discuss the implementation of a high-sulfur and low-sulfur fuel blending business at Shanghai.

During the meeting, a member of the Shanghai Customs Inspection Office stated it will take the opportunity of PetroChina Shanghai Port to carry out this business to promote the development of enterprises in Hongkou District.

The development will improve the utilisation rate of Shanghai Zhongran bonded storage tanks, improve storage functions, and help improve Shanghai Port’s bonded ship fuel supply industry.

After the meeting, PetroChina Shanghai Port submitted a formal application to Hongkou Customs.

Moving forward, Hongkou Customs will formulate a reconciliation plan, open a special account book, and promote the implementation of this business.

 

Photo credit: Shanghai Zhongran
Published: 17 June 2025

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NYK Group’s first methanol-fuelled bulk carrier “Green Future” delivered

Vessel is the first bulk carrier in the NYK Group to be equipped with a dual-fuel engine that uses methanol and fuel oil.

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NYK Group on 13 May received delivery of Green Future, the company’s first methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier, at the TSUNEISHI Factory of TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. where a naming and delivery ceremony was also held, it said on Thursday (14 June).

The vessel will be chartered by NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd., an NYK Group company, from KAMBARA KISEN Co., Ltd.

It is the first bulk carrier in the NYK Group to be equipped with a dual-fuel engine that uses methanol and fuel oil.

“Methanol has a lower environmental impact than fuel oil, and by using bio-methanol and e-methanol produced using hydrogen derived from renewable energy sources and recovered carbon dioxide, the vessel achieves significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions,” it said.

Vessel Particulars
LOA: 199.99 m
Breadth: 32.25 m
Depth: 19.15 m
Deadweight: approx. 65,700 metric tons
Capacity: approx. 81,500 m3
Draft: 13.8 m

Related: Tsuneishi delivers world’s first methanol dual-fuel Ultramax bulker to NYK
Related: Japan: NYK to time-charter its first methanol-fuelled bulk carrier

 

Photo credit: NYK Group
Published: 17 June 2025

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