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Maxum Petroleum Announces New Bunkering Vessel
Maxum Petroleum says its newest bunkering vessel, the Global Provider, is now under construction at Jesse Co. (Jesse) in Tacoma, Washington and is expected to enter service by January 2017, Marine Log reports.
"The launch of this vessel demonstrates our continued commitment to enhance our service capabilities for our customers throughout the West Coast and Pacific Northwest," said Scott Prince, CEO of Maxum Petroleum.
The 150,000 gallon vessel is said to have six pairs of cargo tanks that provide capacity for 3,700 barrels of MGO and 24,000 gallons lube oil.
The cargo handling system is also noted to allow the bunkering vessel to carry different products, such as lube and fuel oil, without cross-contamination.
"The Global Provider is the result of years of collaboration between our Maxum Team, our valued customers, Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) and Jesse Engineering to develop a tank-ship with the versatility and capacity to enhance our commitment to quality, customer service and our on-going dedication to providing fuel, lubricants and related services to meet the mission critical needs of our valued clients," said Dan Kovacich, VP of Maxum Petroleum.
EBDG's is said to have been responsible for concept and contract design, regulatory support, and detail design.
Key Bunker Prices More
| VLSFO | MGO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Singapore | 647.00 | 8.50 | 779.00 | 29.50 |
| Rotterdam | 608.00 | 11.00 | 764.50 | 24.50 |
| Houston | 636.50 | 8.00 | 807.50 | 5.00 |
| Fujairah | 649.50 | 4.00 | 888.50 | 11.50 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 665.50 | 6.50 | 870.50 | 14.50 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 635.50 | 3.50 | 810.00 | 17.50 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 725.00 | 2.50 | 925.50 | 8.00 |
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