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.
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.
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Amogy and LOTTE Fine Chemical to explore ammonia bunkering in South Korea
High Court of Singapore issues winding up order against Hengli Petrochemical International
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China: Guangzhou completes first bio-methanol STS bunkering operation
Singapore tables Bill to strengthen MPA’s regulatory and enforcement powers
Proposed amendments will establish a comprehensive framework for licensing maritime services and strengthen MPA’s investigative and enforcement powers.
MOL Ocean Bulk signs 25-year Vale deal for tri-fuel ore carriers
Project will employ the world's first 210,000-metric-tonne ore carriers equipped with a tri-fuel propulsion system that can run on ethanol, methanol, and conventional heavy fuel oil.
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: Liquidators schedule final meetings for Hawksbill Shipping and related firms
Meetings will be held on 26 October for Hawksbill Shipping, Leatherback Shipping, Matamata Shipping and Parang Shipping (2020), at 600 North Bridge Road, #05-01 Parkview Square, Singapore 188778.
ENGINE: East of Suez Fuel Availability Outlook (6 Oct 2026)
Bunker demand muted in Zhoushan; bunker availability tight across several Japanese ports; supply tight across grades in Fujairah.
Acta Marine celebrates christening of methanol dual-fuel vessel “Hercules”
Equipped with methanol dual-fuel engines and an advanced battery energy storage system, Acta Hercules reflects Acta Marine’s ambition to continuously improve sustainability and efficiency of its fleet.
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.
Propeller Fuels acquires marine fuel trading firm Shipergy, extends global reach
Acquisition will expand Propeller’s trading operations and add Hong Kong to its locations, backed by an enlarged HSBC UK banking facility that more than doubles the group’s financial capacity.
ENGINE: East of Suez Fuel Availability Outlook (29 Sep 2026)
Bunker demand low in Singapore; availability tight in Zhoushan; availability good across several Sri Lankan ports.
India’s first port-based e-methanol plant to produce green bunker fuel for ships
Deendayal Port Authority and Assam Petro-Chemicals will invest about USD 239 million in a 150-tonne-per-day facility targeted for completion by March 2027.