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FOBAS Reports Excess Water Content in Zona Comun Bunkers

The organisation has tested a number of RMG 380 samples from the Argentinian port in the past week with water content of 0.85-2.00% v/v.

17 Aug 2020

Stricken Bulker Wakashio Breaks Up in Mauritius

It was confirmed on August 15 that the Wakashio had broken in two.

17 Aug 2020

Singapore: Crew Test Positive For Covid-19

On ship from India, no crew disembarked vessel which is in quarantine.

17 Aug 2020

Panama July Bunker Sales Lose 30% on Year

The port is one of several global locations that have seen a sharp drop in bunker sales.

17 Aug 2020

LQM Makes London Hire

Martin Bird takes on a client services role including webinar development.

17 Aug 2020

More Weekly Gains For Crude Despite Persistent Fears Over Covid

Virus worries continue to to offset positive economic recovery news.

14 Aug 2020

FOBAS Notes High Sediment Levels in Port Elizabeth Fuel Oil Samples

The organisation has tested a number of RMG 380 samples from the South African port in the past week with TSP of 0.23-0.38% m/m.

14 Aug 2020

Hin Leong Founder Lim Oon Kuin Arrested in Singapore

Lim was charged in court on Friday with 'abetment of forgery for the purpose of cheating', the Singapore police said.

14 Aug 2020

Container Line Hapag-Lloyd Saw 9.1% Drop in H1 Bunker Consumption

Hapag-Lloyd consumed a total of about 2 million mt of fuel in the first half of the year.

14 Aug 2020

Brightoil Releases Delayed 2016-17 Results

The company sold 7.19 million mt of fuel oil in the 2016-17 financial year.

14 Aug 2020

Bunker One Reports Improving VLSFO Quality

Compatibility between the various VLSFO blends on the market has been less of an issue than expected.

14 Aug 2020

Three Quarters of Bunker Fuel Stock Recovered From Stricken Bulk Carrier In Mauritius

About 3,000 mt of fuel in total was recovered from the Wakashio by Wednesday.

14 Aug 2020

Oil Down On Gloomy IEA Demand Outlook, But Economic Recovery Continues Anyway

Even the IEA admits there could be stock draws for the rest of the year.

13 Aug 2020

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2020 Week 32

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from August 6 – August 12, 2020.

13 Aug 2020

HSFO Now Takes Up Quarter of Bunker Demand in Singapore

Rising HSFO sales in Singapore may be a sign of other ports no longer offering the product.

13 Aug 2020

FOBAS Warns of Fuel Oil Stability Issues in Singapore

The organisation has tested a number of RMG-380 samples from Singapore in the past week with TSP of 0.17-0.38% m/m.

13 Aug 2020

Singapore Bunker Sales Rose to Four-Month High in July

Total sales were 4.158 million mt in July, gaining 7.2% from the same month a year earlier.

13 Aug 2020

Fujairah Fuel Oil Stocks Drop to 15-Week Low

Heavy distillate and residue inventories at the port dropped by 2.7% to 13.795 million barrels in the week to Monday.

13 Aug 2020

MAN Energy Solutions Multi-Fuel Engine Passes Sea Trials

The engine is the first to feature the company's new pump vaporizer unit, which improves LNG flow between the engine and supply system.

13 Aug 2020

Cruise Line Holland America Extends Operations Pause to December

The company has cancelled all departures up to December 15.

13 Aug 2020