Vessel Scrapping Reports
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 36
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from September 4 – September 10, 2025.
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Sep 04Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from August 28 – September 3, 2025.
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Aug 28Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from August 21 – August 27, 2025.
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Aug 14Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from August 7 – August 13, 2025.
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Aug 07Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from July 31 – August 6, 2025.
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Jul 31Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from July 24 – July 30, 2025.
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Jul 25Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from July 17 – July 23, 2025.
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Jul 17Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from July 10 – July 16, 2025.
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Jul 10Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from July 3 – July 9, 2025.
Tricks of the Bunker Trade
Tricks of the Bunker Trade: The Buy Back
This malpractice could be instigated by the corrupt crew of a vessel or even the barge who may take its chances and ask the Captain, "have you got any spare fuel onboard?"
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May 02Petro Inspect surveyors have seen barge setups where it would be possible to syphon bunkers back into the bunker barge after they have passed through the mass flow meter.
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Apr 05It's a known issue with most ore cargoes; the key issue is whether the solid bulk cargo that is to be loaded is liable to liquefaction.
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Jan 13Petro Inspect discusses the importance of sludge discharge / disposal surveys - are the ship owners being paid fairly?
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Jul 07Does that even happen? Unfortunately, the answer is "yes."
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May 27Disputes arising over bunker quantity "after" delivery calls for shipboard personnel, and a surveyor present who is experienced in dealing with disputes.
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Nov 17Had this malpractice not been detected the client would have had a monetary loss of at least $36,000.
Insight & Analysis
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Sep 15August VLSFO sales in Singapore were the highest level since October 2024.
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Sep 11August VLSFO sales in Panama were the highest since March 2025.