SIBCON 2026: Digitalisation must address growing complexity in marine fuel supply chain, says Maersk
Digitalisation must address marine fuel complexity by focusing on tangible value and end-to-end integrated systems, states Christian Plum.
Singapore: Creditors’ meeting for Jeyst Shipping Pte Ltd adjourned to 26 October
First meeting of creditors was held on 19 October but the meeting was adjourned as there was an alternative nomination of liquidator for the company, according to Government Gazette notice.
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Singapore-based Golden Island, Qingdao Port team up on alternative bunker fuels
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MPA: 25 crew rescued after abandoning “MSC HERMES III” east of Vietnam
News: High sediment reported in test samples of IMO 2020-fuel blends
Trafigura launches Volare Shipping with six VLCCs, eight newbuilds on order
PortXchange: Rotterdam bunker volume shift offers warning as Spain adopts fuel law
ENGINE: East of Suez Fuel Availability Outlook (22 Sep 2026)
Panama-flagged bulk carrier “Traverse Antwerp” placed under Sheriff’s arrest
Vessel was arrested at 2.24pm on 16 October and is currently at Eastern Bunkering Anchorage B - Grid 5817D; arresting solicitor listed was law firm Titanium Law Chambers LLC.
Singapore conducts trilateral oil spill response exercise, tests new technologies
Participants were briefed on potential concepts of operations involving unmanned aerial vehicles and unmanned surface vessels, including those trialled with ST Engineering.
Malaysia: MMEA detains oil tanker over suspected illegal anchoring off Perak
Investigation revealed that the tanker was operated by five crew members, consisting of four Myanmar nationals, including the captain, and one Indonesian, aged between 34 and 59.
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.
ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (20 Oct 2026)
Availability of all grades tight in Singapore; typhoon to impact bunkering in Zhoushan; VLSFO, LSMGO supply is tight in Fujairah.
Avenir LNG launches second bunker vessel in China’s CIMC SOE yard
Avenir LNG recently announced the successful launch of 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel, “Avenir Allegiance”, which is scheduled for delivery for early 2027.
Baltic Exchange: Bunker Report (15 October 2026)
Bunker report panellists include Island Oil Limited, Cockett Marine Oil Pte, Monjasa A/S, KPI OceanConnect, NSI Marine and Transparensea Fuels.
ENGINE: Americas Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (15 Oct 2026)
Bunker delays expected in GOLA; steady bunker demand in Los Angeles; supply tight in Rio de Janeiro and Zona Comun.
Two Singapore-registered boxships hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz, one sinks
Container vessels “GFS PRIDE” and “GFS GISELLE”, were reportedly struck by unknown projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on 13 and 14 October 2026, respectively.
Singapore: MPA alerts maritime sector to potential reduced visibility amid haze
Haze could significantly reduce visibility in the Singapore Strait and port waters, prompting MPA to advise shipmasters to navigate with caution.
CLPe, CNOOC complete Hong Kong’s first STS LNG bunkering operation for PCTC
Operation took place at Western Anchorage No. 3, west of Victoria Harbour, with approximately 2,600 m³ of LNG supplied to “AICC Fenghuang” by CNOOC’s bunkering vessel “Haiyang Shiyou 301”.
Molgas appoints Riaan van Kralingen as Head of Clean Fuels
Van Kralingen will oversee Molgas’s Clean Fuels business end-to-end, from regulatory strategy and trading through to commercial sales and new business development.
ENGIE to produce 7,000 mt of biomethane annually for CMA CGM fleet in Le Havre
From 2029, the Le Havre facility will supply 7,000 mt of biomethane annually to CMA CGM’s fleet, avoiding an estimated 23,000 mt of CO₂ emissions each year.
ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (14 Oct 2026)
Tight prompt supply in ARA; rough weather looms over Gibraltar; tight fuel availability in Lagos.
SIBCON 2026: ElbOil highlights reality gap in shipping’s green energy transition
Harro Booth highlights the gap between ambitious green targets and the reality of conventional marine fuel dominance.