Technology

Claritecs showcases bunker and shipping IT solutions in debut at SIBCON

Offers free one-month trial of vessel Asset Management solutions, which prices Singapore’s bunker tanker fleet.

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8 years ago

October 1, 2018

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Singapore-based independent maritime technology firm Claritecs Pte Ltd is showcasing several of its bunker and shipping sector solutions at the Singapore International Bunkering Conference and Exhibition (SIBCON).

The Claritecs Auto Scheduling system, mass flowmeter (MFM) Auto Profiling system, and vessel Asset Management solution are products developed to enhance operations of the Singapore bunkering industry, says Claritecs CEO Wong Hong Lee.

“Claritecs was founded by maritime veterans who are passionate about addressing work inefficiencies with technology. We recognise that there are many homegrown small and medium-sized enterprises in the maritime industry who are keen in enhancing their operations by adopting digitisation and data analytics, but have difficulties in setting aside resources to drive the process or unable to gain access to the right expertise who understands their niche business. This is Claritecs’ forte,” says Wong, who is also the Managing Director of Sovereign Shipping Global Pte Ltd.

The Claritecs Auto Scheduling system to optimise bunker operations is a top 18 finalist project at the 2018 Smart Port Challenge organised by PIER71 – an innovation ecosystem for the maritime industry founded by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and NUS Enterprise. This acceleration programme encourages the maritime industry to venture into new growth areas through collaboration with technology start-ups.

Wong shared that the Auto Scheduling system is able to reduce manual and repetitive work of bunker suppliers by digitalising bunker tanker scheduling.

It further applies data analytics and machine learning of the bunker suppliers’ fleet, taking into consideration its tank size, type of fuel and quantity carried, to take on additional jobs for maximised fleet utilisation.

“It is about time the bunkering industry progress from using excel worksheets as their scheduling platform, and move to using technology to reduce manual work and increase productivity,” states Wong.

Furthermore, other stakeholders within the bunker supply chain – such as shipping agents of the receiving vessels and oil terminals – will gain oversight of operational schedules affecting their areas of business.

The Claritecs Auto Profiling system for MFMs is an automated tool aimed at supporting users with an analysis of their bunker meter profiles to obtain insights into their bunker operations. It is able to decipher thousands of data points into a concise report which detects abnormalities for further investigation.

“Algorithm driven analysis founded on MFM expertise forms the basis of Claritecs’ Auto Profiling System. Currently, the manual analysis of MFM raw data and writing of the report would take a few days. Our automated 3 stage analysis provides this in just a minutes on an intuitive dashboard and is easy to use,” notes Wong.

Thirdly, the Claritecs Asset Management solution is a no-frills valuation of 45,000 international vessels, mainly tankers and bulkers, through three levels namely: Historical transactions (level 1); Opinion based (level 2); and Discounted cashflow variables (level 3).

More interestingly, it is backed by a newly developed plug-in which is able to determine the value of each bunker tanker in the Singapore fleet. Manifold Times understands Singapore-registered bunker tankers undergo a different pricing structure from regular oil tankers due to their unique configuration.

“Having one of the largest bunker tanker fleets in the world, Singapore’s bunker tanker valuations are often used as a gauge, to provide an indicative value in the global ship Sale and Purchase market. As this is a very niche sector, accurate valuations are hard to come by but Claritecs has the expertise to formulate such valuations. We trust that users would find this information very useful,” says Wong.

Note: The Claritecs Asset Management solution is available for a one-month free trial period upon enquiry at the Claritecs booth (no.46) at SIBCON.

Photo credit: Claritecs
Published: 1 October, 2018

Alternative Fuels

Hitachi Zosen Marine Engine orders Mitsubishi Shipbuilding ammonia fuel handling system

MAmmoSS® will be designed and optimised to be compatible with the ammonia marine engines of Everllence SE and WinGD and will be used for shop tests of both engines after delivery to HZME’s facility.

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21 hours ago

June 30, 2026

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Hitachi Zosen Marine Engine orders Mitsubishi Shipbuilding ammonia fuel handling system

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, on Friday (26 June) said it has received an order from Hitachi Zosen Marine Engine (HZME) for its MAmmoSS® ammonia fuel handling system.

HZME is a dual licensee of Everllence SE and WinGD, major licensors of marine engines. MAmmoSS® will be designed and optimized to be compatible with the ammonia marine engines of these two licensors, and after delivery to HZME’s facility, will be used for shop tests of both engines.

The company said decarbonisation in global shipping is a critical issue, and ammonia, which does not emit CO2 when burned, is attracting attention as a next-generation marine fuel that will significantly contribute to reducing GHG emissions in the shipping industry.

“However, as ammonia is a toxic fluid, safe handling technology onboard ships is essential and is expected to drive demand for MAmmoSS®,” it said.

Going forward, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding said it will continue to provide safe and reliable products for ammonia-fuelled vessels to support the expected market expansion.

Photo credit: Mitsubishi Shipbuilding
Published: 30 June, 2026

Digital platform

VPS debuts VeriSphere Webshop, enhancing digital access to marine fuel solutions

Key addition is the MySurveys application, designed to support bunker quantity survey processes by providing detailed insights into quantity losses, density variations, and bunkering performance.

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5 days ago

June 26, 2026

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VPS debuts VeriSphere Webshop, enhancing digital access to marine fuel solutions

Marine fuels testing company VPS on Thursday (25 June) announced the launch of its VeriSphere Webshop, a major step forward in the evolution of its digital platform and customer experience.

The new webshop provides customers with direct, self-service access to a growing portfolio of VPS products and services, including digital applications, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and sampling equipment; enabling faster, more flexible engagement with VPS’s global offerings.

The VeriSphere Webshop has been designed to simplify how shipowners, operators, and stakeholders across the marine fuel value chain, access critical tools and data. Through a streamlined interface, users can:

Browse and subscribe to VPS digital applications
Purchase services and products directly online
Discover complementary solutions tailored to their operational needs from VPS as well as its ecosystem partners

Alongside the launch of the webshop module, VPS continues to expand the capabilities of its VeriSphere platform, introducing new applications and enhancing existing solutions to deliver deeper operational insights.

A key addition is the MySurveys application, designed to support bunker quantity survey processes by providing detailed insights into quantity losses, density variations, and bunkering performance. This capability represents an important step in the digitalisation of traditionally manual survey processes, enabling greater transparency and benchmarking across operations.

Further enhancements across the platform reinforce VPS’s commitment to delivering actionable, data-driven insights across fuel quality, equipment performance, and operational risk management.

With continuous improvements to applications such as PortStats and the broader VeriSphere suite, VPS is enabling customers to move beyond static reporting toward pro-active operational intelligence.

By combining its extensive global fuel quality database with advanced analytics and digital delivery, VPS aims to empowere its customers to identify risks early, optimise fuel performance, simplify compliance and improve operational efficiency.

Dr. Malcolm Cooper, CEO at VPS, said: “The launch of the VeriSphere Webshop marks an important milestone in our digital journey.

“We are making it easier than ever for our customers to access the data, insights, and tools they need, when they need them. As the maritime industry continues to evolve, our focus is on delivering scalable, digital solutions that drive better decision-making, improve operational performance of vessels, prevent downtime and support the transition towards more sustainable maritime operations.”

VPS added that the VeriSphere Platform will continue to evolve with an expanding portfolio of products, services, and ecosystem partnerships.

Photo credit: VPS
Published: 26 June, 2026

Engine

Eight classification societies oversee successful TAT of Everllence ammonia engine

Everllence announced the successful Type Approval Test of its ME-LGIA ammonia-burning engine at its Research Centre Copenhagen.

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1 week ago

June 22, 2026

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Eight classification societies oversee successful TAT of Everllence ammonia engine

Everllence recently announced the successful Type Approval Test (TAT) of its ME-LGIA ammonia-burning engine at its Research Centre Copenhagen (RCC).

Eight classification societies oversaw the testing that took place from 10 to 12 June, marking the latest phase in the engine’s journey towards its market debut.

Bjarne Foldager, Head of Two-Stroke Business, Everllence, said: “The TAT is yet another important step as we definitively move from concept development to seagoing engine operation. It confirms the Everllence B&W ME-LGIA as ready for on-board installation and is the last test before actual sea and gas trials.

“This engine sets new benchmarks in zero-carbon propulsion and digitally connected performance, and has attracted great interest since its development was announced in 2019. It stands testament to Everllence’s unique ability to meet demands and bring innovative fuels to market.”

Everllence officially marketed the ME-LGIA engines at a two-day event in Copenhagen in November 2025. Using the Diesel principle and the well-known, dual-fuel Liquid Gas Injection concept, the engine has a proven track record of several hundred thousand operational hours.

Ole Pyndt Hansen, Senior Vice President, Head of Two-Stroke R&D, Everllence, said: “The TAT is also important in relation to maturing IMO ammonia regulations as it is vital that rules and guidelines are in line with reality to optimise safety onboard vessels.

“This experience comes from industry and the first ammonia-driven ships, which are expected to operate at sea during 2026, will act as compelling input for the development of these guidelines.”

Everllence also noted that the ammonia TAT marked the end of an era with it being the final TAT at the RCC in Copenhagen before the company moves location to outside the city in late-2027.

Photo credit: Everllence
Published: 22 June, 2026