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Firm Takes Legal Action After Customs' Bunker Seizure in the Philippines

Firm Takes Legal Action After Customs' Bunker Seizure in the Philippines

Customs is said to have seized 44,000 mt of bunker fuel cargo, which SMC says was without due process.

Arrested Suezmax Tanker Put up for Auction in Singapore

The 1997-built Ambassador was arrested on January 19, 2017 following action by Gurbani & Co LLC.

Community Group Pushes for Sydney Emission Regs to Be Extended to Port of Eden

NSW EPA has said further consultation with the communities of regional ports will be required before an extension of low sulfur fuel requirements can be considered.

Hambantota Bunkering Could Be Competitive With More Storage, Says Industry Expert

Rohan de Silva of McLarens in Sri Lanka, says bunkering could become viable at Hambantota if there was at least 120,000 tonnes of storage to support it.

NewOcean Marks Bunker Business Increase in 2016

"The addition of several second handed bunkering ships helped meeting the increasing demand in marine bunkering services," explains the company.

Japan's Astomos Looks to Grow LPG Bunkering Market

Astomos says it intends to work with other Japanese importers to explore the feasibility of establishing LPG bunkering in the lead up to 2020.

Fuel Treatment Firm Aderco Launches Singapore Office

The new location is intended to serve as a "mission-critical hub" and boost the company's expansion in the region.

P&I Club Warns Vessel Operators to Use Soundings Alongside Singapore MFM Regs

North of England P&I warns it is possible that some quantity of bunkers could be syphoned back into bunker vessel tanks during the process of bunkering.

China MSA Penalises Foreign Vessel for ECA Non-Compliance in Tianjin

The American Club says there have since been at least two further foreign flagged vessels that have been penalised by the MSA for ECA non-compliance.

IBIA: MPA Efforts Over Singapore MFM System Integrity Are "Reassuring"

"For the regulation to be effective, it must also be effectively enforced," says IBIA.

Clarence Chang Suspended From Glencore Following Bunker Bribe Charges Relating to Former BP Role: Sources

Glencore has confirmed to Ship & Bunker it is aware of the charges.

Stranded Bunker Dispute Vessel Released by Bombay High Court

Union Demeter was arrested in December in Haldia Port on the shipowner's outstanding bunker bills.

Singapore Breaks More Bunker Records: Posts Highest Ever February Sales Volume, YTD Sales Jump Up 8%

The foundations for a record 50+ million mt year have be laid.

KOGAS Moves to Develop South Korean LNG Bunkering Protocol

KOGAS is set to develop the protocol through a new MOU with Samsung Heavy Industries, DNV GL, and KC LNG Tech.

Mandatory MFM's Won't Change Singapore's Position as Top Bunker Port: Analyst

"The consensus among buyers is that even though cost is higher, they know they're getting secure supply," says Reuters' Yaw Yan Chong.

2020 Sulfur Cap for Bunkers Could Be "Final Nail in the Coffin" for Asia Fuel Oil Trading: Analyst

Yaw Yan Chong, Director of Oil Research in Asia at Thomson Reuters, says fuel oil traders will have the task of learning to trade a different product come 2020.

Despite Worries Over Singapore MFMs, Bunker Surveyor Sees Increased Demand for its Services

"There is a need for good bunker surveying and inspections services," says Vikram Mohan, Managing Director at Viking Marine.

Singapore's Sinanju Tankers Embarks on Complimentary Mass Flow Meter Familiarisation Program

Sinanju Tankers says some ship operators and crew are unfamiliar with the MFM bunkering equipment and procedures used in Singapore.

Handymax Bulk Carrier Arrested in Singapore

The 1995-built Hong Harvest was arrested on Sunday following action by Clasis LLC.

Singapore's Mercator Lines Granted Extension of Judicial Management Order

An extension was granted for a further 90 days to May 29, 2017.

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