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Bunker contamination: Indelpro files lawsuit against Valero

Valero sold contaminated bunkers to more than 150 vessels in Texas from 1 January to 31 May 2018, it claims.
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Mexian polypropylene resins producer Indelpro on Monday (25 March) filed for damages against bunkering firm Valero Marketing and Supply Company (Valero) at a U.S. Court, according to documents obtained by Manifold Times.

Indelpro was claiming in excess of $75,000 for physical damage to the fuel tanks, piping, fuel system, and to engines and engine components of the LPG tanker M/V Zoe Schulte due to an alleged contaminated bunker stem.

The bunker stem order was arranged through Indelpro’s agent Unigas International, and broker LQM Petroleum Services, LLC who contacted Valero to carry out physical delivery of the fuel.

Valero delivered about 330 metric tonnes (mt) of 380 cSt RMG and 360 mt of marine gasoil (MGO) DMA to the vessel on 26 March 2018 at Bolivar Roads, Texas.

On 28 March 2018, the M/V Zoe Schulte experienced “serious operational issues” related to the use of bunkers.

An analysis of the samples showed the bunkers not meeting ISO 8217:2010(E) specifications.

In the complaint, Indelpro further claimed Valero to be offering contaminated marine fuel to more than 150 vessels in Texas from 1 January to 31 May 2018.

“The effects of the contaminated marine fuel manufactured and sold into the market by Valero from January 1, 2018, to May 31, 2018, have been well documented and include, vessel breakdowns, engine and machinery malfunctions and damage and economic loss suffered in the form of vessel delays, loss opportunities, and discharge of the contaminated product,” it claims.

“The contamination issues were known to Valero early on and Valero itself refused to purchase its own product for use on vessels chartered by Valero.”

Related: Chembulk takes WFS to court over alleged contaminated fuel

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Published: 28 March, 2019
 

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Singapore: Final meeting scheduled for Tiger LNG Shipping Pte Ltd

Meeting will be held on 29 June at 190 Middle Road #17-05 Fortune Centre Singapore 188979 to hear any explanation that may be given by the liquidator, according to Government Gazette notice.
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The final meeting for Tiger LNG Shipping Pte Ltd has been scheduled to take place on 29 June, according to the company’s liquidators on a notice posted on Friday (29 May) on the Government Gazette.

The meetings will be held at 10.30am at 190 Middle Road #17-05 Fortune Centre Singapore 188979. 

The meeting is being held for the purpose of having an account laid before the meeting showing the manner in which the winding up has been conducted and the property of the company disposed of, and of hearing any explanation that may be given by the liquidator.

The following are the details of the liquidator:

LUM CHI LUP BENNY
c/o 190 Middle Road
#17-05 Fortune Centre
Singapore 188979

 

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Published: 2 June, 2026

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Singapore: Annual general meetings scheduled for Xin Guang Shipping and An Xing Shipping

Annual general meeting of the company and creditors for An Xing Shipping and Xin Guang Shipping will be held by electronic means on 11 June and 12 June respectively.

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Several notices were published on the Government Gazette on Tuesday (26 May) regarding the annual general meetings of the companies and creditors to be held electronically from 5 to 6 May for Xin Guang Shipping Pte Ltd and An Xing Shipping Pte Ltd. 

Annual general meeting for Xin Guang Shipping are to be held on 12 June at the following times:

  • Annual general meeting of the Company at 2pm
  • Annual general meeting of the creditors of the Company at 3pm

Annual general meeting for An Xing Shipping are to be held on 11 June at the following times:

  • Annual general meeting of the Company at 2pm
  • Annual general meeting of the creditors of the Company at 3pm

The agenda for all the meetings are:

  • To receive an update on the liquidation.
  • To receive an account of the Liquidators’ acts and dealings, and of the conduct of the winding up.

The following are the details of the liquidator: 

Ho May Kee
Liquidator
c/o 8 Marina View
#40-04/05 Asia Square Tower 1
Singapore 018960

 

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Published: 28 May, 2026

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Singapore: Notice of intended dividend issued for Xihe Capital Pte Ltd

Xihe Capital Pte Ltd and its subsidiaries are owned by the Lim family, who are also the owners of the embattled Hin Leong Trading.
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A notice to declare the intended dividend of Xihe Capital Pte Ltd to its creditors has been posted on the Government Gazette on Wednesday (15 April).

Xihe Capital Pte Ltd and its subsidiaries are owned by the Lim family, who are also the owners of the embattled Hin Leong Trading.

The following are the details of the notice of intended dividend:

Name of Company : XIHE CAPITAL (PTE.) LTD. (IN CREDITORS’ VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION)

Unique Entity No. / Registration No. : 201727410K

Address of Registered Office : 10 ANSON ROAD, #10-10, INTERNATIONAL PLAZA SINGAPORE 079903

Last Day for Receiving Proofs : 5 June 2026

Name of Liquidator : TAM CHEE CHONG

Address : c/o 10 ANSON ROAD, #10-10, INTERNATIONAL PLAZA SINGAPORE 079903

 

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Published: 25 May, 2026

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