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Vessel Scrapping Reports
Jul 10
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 27
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from July 3 – July 9, 2025.
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Jul 03Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from June 26 – July 2, 2025. -
Jun 26Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from June 19 – June 25, 2025.
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Jun 19Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from June 12 – June 18, 2025.
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Jun 12Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from June 5 – June 11, 2025.
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Jun 05Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from May 29 – June 4, 2025.
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May 29Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from May 22 – May 28, 2025.
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May 23Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from May 15 – May 21, 2025.
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May 15Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from May 9 – May 14, 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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Jul 14About 431,147 mt of bunker fuels were supplied in Panama in June, down by 4.9% from the previous month. -
Jul 01The firm made an offer on a rival bunker company earlier this year, has been presented with a counter-offer and is now considering it, CEO Keld Demant tells Ship & Bunker. -
Jun 24The firm's pre-tax profit from continuing operations was down by 63.8% from 2023/24 in what it characterises as 'a very demanding year'.
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Jun 20Bunker calls at Gibraltar rose sharply in May to 573, up from 535 a year ago. -
Jun 18If nothing else, the current Orderbook indicates the industry does not expect widespread availability of alternative fuels in the foreseeable future. -
Jun 16Singapore recorded its highest monthly bunker sales since January 2024 in May, with about 4.83 million mt of bunker fuels sold during the month. -
Jun 13Q1's bunker volumes figures confirm the start of what looks to be a difficult year for shipping, with the rare development of demand being down at almost all major hubs.