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Gard has handled claims where the presence of phenolic compounds originating from CNSL in conventional fuels has resulted in operational problems or machinery damage for vessels.
Tight prompt availability off Malta; very tight VLSFO supply in Barcelona; significantly shorter lead times in Las Palmas.
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Procrastination: The fine line between productive and harmful delay
Company supplied LNG bunker fuel to “ASUKA III”, operated by NYK Cruise, a group company of Nippon Yusen Kabuskhiki Kaisha (NYK Line), on the ship’s first bunker stop at Singapore Cruise Centre.
Company gave an insight on the capacity to produce biofuels falling behind the rising demand of biofuels and urging shipowners to act quickly in securing dependable biofuel supplies.
Jason Miles, CEO, highlights the role Quadrise’s MSAR® and bioMSAR™ technologies can play in reducing fuel costs and carbon emissions that avoid the need for costly infrastructure changes or retrofits.
VLSFO availability tight in Zhoushan; prompt VLSFO supply tight across several Japanese ports; several East Asian ports could face weather disruptions.
Lawyers Matthew Teo and Natalie Ng dive into insolvency risks, the insolvency process in Singapore and how stakeholders can protect their interests with shipping and oil firms facing turbulent times.
Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact
Effective immediately, Majestic Energy (Singapore) Pte Ltd has been officially renamed to Banle International (Singapore) Pte Ltd, reflecting its commitment to the market and sustainable fuels.
Steve Bee highlights publication of a new Marine Biofuels Standard, Technical Reference, TR140:2025 Specification for Marine Biofuel, which was produced by experts including MPA and fuel suppliers.
According to Ambrey Analytics, one of the suspects was reportedly armed with a ‘gun-like object’ and other three were armed with bladed weapons; vessel was observed continuing its voyage to Singapore.
So far, a total of six companies in Shenzhen have been approved to engage in bonded bunkering for ships, with a total volume of over 1. 4 million metric tonnes.
China Merchants Energy Shipping successfully launched the current world’s largest methanol-powered RoRo ship in Nantong, Jiangsu, which was ordered by China Merchants Energy Shipping.
NORDEN says it is working on a pilot project with Microsoft to help reduce its maritime supply chain emissions by utilising NORDEN's biofuel voyage and Book and Claim solution.
AD Ports Group says JV has potential to build on the firm’s investment in sustainable infrastructure in UAE to position Abu Dhabi as a global hub for multi-fuel bunkering and sustainable energy solutions.
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Facility is strategically positioned at WSS’s Pandan Loop facility to support Singapore's first fully electric cargo vessel, Hydromover, and other electric harbour crafts.
Meeting will be held at 28 Biopolis Road, Wilmar International, Singapore 138568 at 11am on 24 June to hear any explanation that may be given by the liquidator, says Government Gazette notice.
Both aim to jointly gain insight into the necessary policies, procedures and regulations for the import of liquid hydrogen from ship-to-shore, and for ship-to-ship delivery.
New grant provides shipowners and operators with subsidies covering 15% to 30% of eligible retrofit costs, up to a maximum of EUR 5 million per project.
Started since 2020, the company’s Singapore branch has now grown from two people to nine, says the Head of Elboil Singapore.
Between Two Sterns with Jon Parshall Talking about Shipping in 1942 May 14, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses with historian Jon Parshall the global shipping situation in 1942 and his new book, 1942: The Crux of War
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Milestone was achieved by Shell’s LNG bunker barge “Haugesund Knutsen” supplying the “Mein Schiff Relax” cruise ship at Port of Barcelona, says Dexter Belmar of Shell.
LNG bunkering fleet is concentrated in Europe with the highest capacity of operational bunkering vessels, followed by Asia/Asia Pacific and North America, according to 2025 World LNG report by IGU.
Company introduces a new Green Lane sea transportation service, which combines sustainability with efficient carriage of freight with two options for new low emission shipments – electricity or biofuels.
Bunker fuel demand in Houston improves; HSFO supply extremely tight in Balboa; Minerva's barge out of operation in Zona Comun.
Bunker report panellists include Island Oil Limited, Cockett Marine Oil Pte, Monjasa A/S and KPI OceanConnect, NSI Marine and Transparensea Fuels.
Nageswary Ramesh formerly held roles at Glander International Bunkering and Oilmar DMCC.
National Maritime Day 2025 May 22, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — commemorates National Maritime Day in the United States with the best-ever speech on the US merchant marine by…
When added to biofuel, BioxiGuard slows progression of oxidative degradation and helps deter issues such as metal corrosion, strainer blockage, and cleaning-system fouling often triggered by oxidised fuel.
The 9,100 CEU “Höegh Sunrise”, currently sailing the seas, is on its way to Shanghai for bunkering before sailing to Japan and then towards Europe.
Green ShipTech Innovation Asia Summit 2025, held in Shanghai on 16 May, concluded with unanimous consensus on strengthening multilateral partnerships to accelerate the industry's green transition.
Summit, to be held in Barcelona from 10 to 11 June, will explore how different sectors must collaborate to ensure that alternative marine fuels reach vessels when and where they are needed.
Prompt bunker supply remains tight in the ARA; good prompt availability off Malta; HSFO and VLSFO supply good in Durban.
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Meeting for Quetzal Offshore will be held through electronic means on 27 May at 3pm to confirm the appointment of liquidators, according to Government Gazette notice.
Study offers comprehensive guidance on the precautions owners and crew need to consider before and during use to ensure ships, ships systems and crews are fully prepared to load, store and use biofuels.
Offshore installation vessel “Boreas” from Van Oord was supplied with 500 mt of ISCC-certified green methanol – supplied by OCI HyFuels – delivered by the bunker vessel “Chicago” from Unibarge.
Availability good in Zhoushan; bunker demand low in South Korean ports; prompt HSFO supply tight across several Japanese ports.
This short video on Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) from ships illustrates our commitment to minimizing its adverse effects on the marine environment, particularly for marine wildlife and indigenous communities.
Gard Club: Power-operated watertight doors can be fatal
Oil traders received notices, requesting them to assist the office of Indonesia’s Attorney General by providing answers on overall governance and past transactions, reports Bloomberg.
Peter Grünwald, CEO of Seascale Energy, in announcing that the JV has officially opened for business, said market response has been ‘overwhelmingly positive’ since the first announcement in February.
Construction of the first dedicated marine bunker port on U. S.
Rotterdam LNG nearly closes gap with LSMGO; B100–VLSFO spread narrows further.
Several key challenges including product sourcing, sustainability certification, product handling, and logistics & planning had to be addressed to execute the complex operation, notes COO of Equatorial.