ABS releases technical and operational advisory on methanol bunkering

ABS has released technical and operational advisory on using on methanol as a marine fuel. The new advisory provides the maritime industry with insight into the challenges of bunkering methanol and strategies to address them. The publication provides guidance regarding the technical and operational challenges of the supplier to the receiving vessel including critical design

JERA to perform first-ever truck-to-ship bunkering

Japan’s largest utility JERA has decided to implement truck-to-ship bunkering of ammonia to an ammonia-fuelled tugboat owned by NYK Line. JERA has concluded a joint study agreement with NYK and Resonac aimed at achieving the world’s first bunkering of ammonia to ships. The Japanese company has now opted to supply ammonia to the A-Tug by

Vitol Bunkers deploys new bunker barge

Vitol Bunkers deployed its new specialised biofuel bunker barge “Marine Future” to deliver 1,100 mt of VLSFO B30 was delivered on 14 March to “Grand Hero”, a vehicle carrier chartered by Hyundai Glovis. Singapore-based marine fuel supplier Vitol Bunkers said it has completed the first delivery of B30 biofuel blend in Singapore, the first time

Fuelink platform provides one-stop shop for bunker data management

Fuelink, a maritime technology provider has launched its new digital platform providing a one-stop shop for bunker data management and fuel supply optimisation. Fuelink will enable effective fuelling strategy forecasting, bunker price comparisons and compliance with the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), including inventory management of EU Allowances (EUAs). The bunker-specific digital platform

TFG Marine to start first Mideast bunker fuel supply

Marine fuel supplier TFG Marine, majority-owned by commodities trader Trafigura, has entered into an agreement with Oman’s SOHAR Port and Freezone to set up its first Middle Eastern bunker fuel supply, the companies said in a statement. Situated in Oman near the Strait of Hormuz and facing the Arabian Sea, the SOHAR Port and Freezone

Scorpio Tankers agrees to install bunker fuel emulsion system

Scorpio Tankers said it has agreed to install the Fowe Eco Solutions Ltd. (FOWE) fuel emulsion systems across its entire fleet. Development expected to result in an overall reduction of at least 3% in bunker fuel costs and 100,000 tons of carbon emissions annually. The terms of the licensing agreement will require no material upfront

Vopak builds on Singapore biofuels bunkering capacity

Storage company Vopak has commissioned 40,000m³ of capacity at its 1.34m³ Sebarok terminal in Singapore for the blending of biofuels into marine fuels. The company has been carrying out multiple trials with customers since 2022, with its existing pipeline system at Sebarok also converted to a dedicated biofuels blending service as part of the overhaul.

Brassavola concludes first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation

Singapore’s newly built LNG bunker vessel Brassavola has completed its first ship-to-ship (STS) LNG bunkering operation. In its maiden STS LNG bunkering operation, Brassavola delivered LNG to Rio Tinto chartered dual-fueled bulk carrier Mount Api. The 12,000 cubic meter Brassavola, said to be the largest LNG bunker vessel for use in service in the Port

Indian valve industry urged to tap future opportunities

The future holds immense opportunities for the valve industry in areas like liquefied natural gas (LNG), carbon capture and storage (CCS) and the burgeoning green hydrogen market, said S. Kalyanaraman, Chief Executive Officer and Director of L&T Valves. “Each segment presents unique challenges and demands specialised valve solutions. Embracing these new frontiers requires agility, continuous

Singapore tightens bunker fuel testing regime

Singapore, the world’s largest bunkering hub, is enhancing its bunker fuel testing regime in a bid to ensure compliance with stricter international regulations. According to a port circular issued by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore on February 7, all MPA-licensed bunker suppliers should follow “enhanced testing parameters for marine fuel batches intended to