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Vessel Scrapping Reports
May 08
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 18
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from May 1 – May 8, 2025.
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May 02Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from April 24 – April 30, 2025. -
Apr 24Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from April 17 – April 23, 2025.
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Apr 17Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from April 10 – April 16, 2025.
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Apr 10Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from April 3 – April 9, 2025.
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Apr 03Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from March 27 – April 2, 2025.
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Mar 27Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from March 20 – March 26, 2025.
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Mar 20Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from March 13 – March 19, 2025.
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Mar 13Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from March 6 – March 12, 2025.
Tricks of the Bunker Trade
Jul 18
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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![Mass Flow Meter Malpractice? This is What We've Seen in Singapore and What You Can Do to Protect Yourself [Pictures]](https://shipandbunker.cdn.speedyrails.net/a/img/_st_85ace81b23f5e55b00d28921005d54f2.v.633.jpg)
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. -
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? -
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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![Tricks of the Bunker Trade: Singapore Cappuccino Bunker Incident Report [Pictures]](https://shipandbunker.cdn.speedyrails.net/a/img/_st_5d12171be954cec1a3ab1bd4cc9cf18b.v.633.jpg)
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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May 06Vernon Jayanathan of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd discusses how bunker employees and employers can deal with the job market during a slump in oil prices. -
Apr 23Initial Ship & Bunker analysis shows ships would need to use between 17.6% and 23.3% biofuel in B100 terms to avoid penalty charges in 2028. -
Apr 18Initial Ship & Bunker estimates show surplus units generated by the use of FAME B100 may be available for as little as $312/mtCO2e in 2028. -
Apr 17If the Q1 total were replicated over the rest of 2025, Singapore's annual sales would reach 52 million mt, down by 4.5% from 2024's record high. -
Apr 15Initial estimates indicate shipping can expect to pay about $76/mt extra in IMO 2028 compliance costs for every tonne of VLSFO consumed in 2028. -
Apr 14The shipping industry is busy digesting a complex but relatively unambitious new decarbonisation framework from its global regulator. -
Apr 11While market uncertainty has increased, Monjasa still expects to see the fourth-highest profits in its history in 2025, CFO Rasmus Knudsen tells Ship & Bunker.