Business

Captain of bulk carrier “OS 35” arrested following Gibraltar bunker spill

‘He didn’t stop, he didn’t follow the instructions and said he had no damage,’ Gibraltar’s Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, was quoted by several media reports.

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September 6, 2022

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The captain of bulk carrier OS 35, that was involved in a collision off Gibraltar, was arrested, according to several media reports on Friday (2 September).

The reports said police sources confirmed the arrest.

Gibraltar’s Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, referred to the captain without naming him during an interview, but confirmed that he had “many questions” to answer after ignoring Gibraltarian authorities, according to the news reports.

“He didn’t stop, he didn’t follow the instructions and said he had no damage,” Picardo was quoted saying.

Meanwhile, the Royal Gibraltar Police confirmed that an individual was arrested with regards to the “ongoing critical incident in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters” on 1 September that at 12.40am.

“(The individual) is now assisting detectives from the Crime Division as they investigate the collision of beached cargo ship OS 35,” it said in a brief statement in its social media pages.

Earlier, the Gibraltar Port Authority confirmed a small amount of heavy fuel oil had leaked from the vessel and some escaped an oil pollution prevention boom after the hull of the bulk carrier broke.

Manifold Times previously reported Tuvalu-flagged bulk carrier OS 35 was beached after colliding with LNG carrier ADAM LNG in the Port of Gibraltar.

The incident took place after OS 35, which was loaded with steel rebars, clipped ADAM LNG as the former was manoeuvring to exit the bay to head to Vlissengen in the Netherlands.

OS 35 was loaded 184 tonnes of heavy fuel oil, 250 tonnes of diesel and 27 tonnes of lube oil.

According to the latest statement by the Gibraltar government on Monday (5 September), the pumping operations for bulk carrier OS 35, that was involved in a collision, is nearing completion with the Captain of the Port confirming total quantities of fuel successfully removed from the vessel.

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Note: The table above provides the figures as declared by the vessel at the beginning of the incident. In the same way as more diesel oil has been extracted than was declared as being on board, the situation could arise where there was less fuel oil on board in reality than was declared. Additionally, the figures extracted may include water mixed with oil in the vessel’s tanks before extraction.

Photo credit: Royal Gibraltar Police
Published: 6 September 2022

Alternative Fuels

Singapore-based ONE celebrates maiden voyage of methanol-and-ammonia ready boxship

Following the successful deployment of “ONE Singapore” and its sister vessels, “ONE Solidarity” will be deployed on the Mediterranean Pacific South 2 (MS2) service.

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July 3, 2026

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Singapore-based ONE celebrates maiden voyage of methanol-and-ammonia ready boxship

Singapore-based container shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) on Thursday (3 July) said it celebrated the maiden voyage of containership ONE Solidarity as the ship made its first-ever arrival in Shekou, China.

“As one of our S-series methanol and ammonia ready container vessels, ONE Solidarity is another demonstration of ONE’s commitment to sustainable shipping,” the company said in a social media post.

Following the successful deployment of ONE Singapore and its sister vessels, ONE Solidarity will be deployed on the Mediterranean Pacific South 2 (MS2) service.

“Her deployment will boost our service capacity, ensuring faster, more reliable, and highly efficient shipping offerings across key global trade lanes,” the company added.

Photo credit: Ocean Network Express
Published: 3 July, 2026

Alternative Fuels

“Lucia Cosulich” enters final preparation ahead of bunkering operations

Following delivery of the ship in China, it will now enter the final preparation phase ahead of its next operational steps, strengthening Fratelli Cosulich’s ability to provide reliable bunkering solutions.

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July 3, 2026

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“Lucia Cosulich” enters final preparation ahead of bunkering operations

Fratelli Cosulich Marine Energy on Thursday (2 July) celebrated the delivery of Lucia Cosulich at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipyard in China.

The vessel is the second of four sister methanol-ready IMO II bunker tankers developed within the Group’s fleet expansion programme and follows the launching ceremony held on 2 May 2026.

Designed to support the Group’s bunkering operations and future fuel requirements, Lucia Cosulich is part of the new generation of vessels developed by Fratelli Cosulich Marine Energy to combine operational reliability, safety and fuel flexibility.

Lucia Cosulich will now enter the final preparation phase ahead of its next operational steps, further strengthening the Group’s ability to provide reliable bunkering solutions.

“We wish Lucia Cosulich and her crew fair winds on the next stage of her journey,” the company said.

Photo credit: Fratelli Cosulich
Published: 3 July, 2026

Business

Glencore backs FincoEnergies’ biofuel growth with majority stake acquisition

With Glencore’s support, FincoEnergies is well positioned to continue expanding its offerings in biofuels across multiple transport segments and to increase its presence in new geographies.

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July 3, 2026

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Dutch biofuel supplier FincoEnergies on Thursday (2 July) announced the completion of global commodities trader Glencore’s acquisition of a majority stake in the company, forming a partnership with Coloured Finches.

FincoEnergies said its fuel distribution and logistics infrastructure, customer relationships and expertise in downstream fuel transportation will be complemented by Glencore’s global scale, sourcing capabilities and experience across the energy value chain.

With Glencore’s support, FincoEnergies added it is well positioned to continue expanding its offerings in biofuels and decarbonisation solutions across multiple transport segments and to increase its presence in new geographies.

Jan-Willem van der Velden, FincoEnergies CEO and Founder, said: “Today marks an exciting next step for FincoEnergies. Glencore already knows our business well, and this builds on years of collaboration, trust and shared ambition. With Glencore’s support and global reach behind us, we are in a strong position to continue growing our business and supporting our customers as demand for lower-carbon fuel solutions continues to evolve.”

Maxim Kolupaev, Head of Glencore Energy UK, said: “Glencore’s investment in FincoEnergies strengthens the presence of our business in Northwest Europe and creates a strong platform for future growth. We are looking forward to continuing to work closely with the FincoEnergies team and building on the successful relationship we have already developed together.”

Manifold Times previously reported FincoEnergies signing an agreement with Glencore for the acquisition of a majority shareholding in the FincoEnergies Group in a partnership with Coloured Finches.

Photo credit: FincoEnergies
Published: 3 July, 2026