A milestone to match its name: 129Knots facilitates USD 129 million through bunker supplier-led liquidity products
‘The number made us smile, but what matters is the business behind it,’ 129Knots Co-founder and CEO Mahesh Kumar told Manifold Times.
Malaysia: MMEA detains tanker, tug over suspected illegal ship-to-ship transfer in Selangor
Investigation found that both vessels failed to submit the authorisation documents to carry out the ship-to-ship activity and cash amounting to MYR 65,000 (USD 15,898) was found on board the tug boat.
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News: High sediment reported in test samples of IMO 2020-fuel blends
Russia: Rosneft refinery in Syzran commences production of low sulphur bunker fuel
Peninsula confirms one fatality, crew member missing from bunker tanker “Hercules Star”
Singapore: Marine fuel testing firm CCIC Singapore faces winding up application
Singapore: MPA working with industry on next phase of digital bunkering, says Deputy CE
Amogy and LOTTE Fine Chemical to explore ammonia bunkering in South Korea
High Court of Singapore issues winding up order against Hengli Petrochemical International
China: Guangzhou completes first bio-methanol STS bunkering operation
APPEC 2026: Digitalisation in bunkering not merely a ‘paper-to-screen’ swap, states panellists
Polaris Shipping orders WinGD engines capable of running on methanol, ethanol
Singapore: Liquidator schedules final meeting for Sea Hub Tankers Pte Ltd
Meeting for the subsidiary of bunker firm Sea Hub Energy will be held on 6 November at 2.30pm to hear any explanation that may be given by the liquidators.
CMA CGM selects Wärtsilä LNG dual-fuel engines for 12 new container vessels
Wärtsilä will supply a total of 36 Wärtsilä 34DF dual fuel engines for 12 new 18,000 TEU container vessels being built for French operator CMA CGM at the Jiangnan Shipyard in China.
Two Singapore directors fined SGD 3.3 mil each for evading tax on Malaysia diesel imports
Chua E Hong and Ng Leok Kwee were fined by the State Courts for their involvement in a scheme to import more than 4.5 million litres ADO from Malaysia into Singapore without the required declarations.
Singapore: Notices of dividend issued for Hua An Shipping and related firms
Second or third dividend for Hua An Shipping, Hua Guang Shipping, Nan Hai Maritime, Nan Sia Maritime and Nan Zhou Maritime is payable on 30 September.
ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (7 Oct 2026)
Fuel availability stable in Germany’s Hamburg; prompt supplies tight off Malta; increased demand at South Africa’s Durban.
From residue to resource: Rise and risks of marine biofuels
Growing use of bio-residue fuels could help shipping reduce emissions, but NorthStandard warns that variable fuel quality, traceability issues and compatibility risks will require tighter fuel management.
ENGINE on Fuel Switch Snapshot: B100 premiums narrow in Rotterdam and Singapore
LBM's premiums over B100 widen by $99-102/mt in Rotterdam; Singapore's LNG (diesel SS) flips to $29/mt discount to LSMGO; B100 demand increases in Rotterdam.
Commodity trader Gunvor changes name to Centalion, plans Singapore relocation
Company changed its name to Centalion Group and announced its intention to redomicile its corporate headquarters from Cyprus to Singapore.
Swedish bunker supplier ScanOcean names Lars Malmbratt as Senior Commercial Manager
Malmbratt will be based at ScanOcean’s Gothenburg office and will focus on developing new customer relationships, strategic partnerships and new business opportunities across the marine fuels market.
FLEX Commodities bolsters Greece operations with Christos Doulaveris appointment
In his new role, Doulaveris will lead our commercial activities in Greece and support the continued growth of FLEX Hellas IKE in the region, says the company.
Oceania Bunkering to commence STS bunkering at Mozambique’s Beira Anchorage
Company says it will initially supply LSMGO to vessels at the anchorage and plans to introduce additional marine fuel grades, including VLSFO, as the operation develops later this year.
VPS highlights hidden fuel risks in safety-critical emergency assets
VPS examines how fuel selection, condition monitoring and lubricating oil analysis support SOLAS readiness for lifeboats and other safety-critical equipment.
ENGINE: Americas Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (1 Oct 2026)
Bunker demand healthy in Houston; bunkering delays expected in New York; HSFO now available in Brazil.
VPS to conduct marine fuel management course in Singapore
Course, which will be held on 2 to 3 November, will cover marine fuel production, transfer management, laboratory testing and legislation.
ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (1 Oct 2026)
Greater B100 demand in Rotterdam this year; HSFO availability tight off Denmark's Skaw; fuel availability very tight in Durban.