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Thursday, February 8, 2024
A 2019 view of vessels in the Singapore Strait April 3, 2019. Picture taken on April 3, 2019. REUTERS/Henning Gloystein/File Photo
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Singapore Tightens Bunker Fuel Quality Standards After Contamination Incident

Singapore has announced stringent new regulations for bunker fuel quality as it seeks to safeguard its reputation as a world-leading maritime hub. This move

February 8, 2024
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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Bunker Fuel Contamination Uncovered in Houston, Texas
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Bunker Fuel Contamination Uncovered in Houston, Texas

Marine fuel testing company Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) says it has uncovered a case of marine fuel contamination in Houston, Texas. The company says the

July 11, 2023
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Friday, May 5, 2023
Contaminated Fuel Eyed in Washington State Ferry Grounding
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Contaminated Fuel Eyed in Washington State Ferry Grounding

Washington State Ferries has reported that contaminated fuel caused a generator failure on board its Walla Walla ferry, leading to the vessel running aground

May 5, 2023
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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
A 2019 view of vessels in the Singapore Strait April 3, 2019. Picture taken on April 3, 2019. REUTERS/Henning Gloystein/File Photo
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Singapore Suspends Glencore Unit’s Bunker License Over Contaminated Fuel Supply

A Singaporean unit of commodities trading giant Glencore has had its bunker supplier license suspended for two months after an investigation revealed that it

August 3, 2022
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Friday, May 6, 2022
A bird's-eye view of ships along the coast in Singapore July 9, 2017. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo
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Singapore Port Authority Says Contaminated Bunker Fuel Originated in the UAE

The Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has released new details from its investigation into bunker fuel contamination at the Port of Singapore, the

May 6, 2022
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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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Singapore Probe Reveals Contaminated Bunker Fuel Was Sold to Some 200 Ships

Singapore’s port authority has revealed that contaminated bunker fuel supplied by Glencore was sold to some 200 ships last month. The Maritime and Port

April 13, 2022
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Monday, April 4, 2022
Singapore Investigating Alleged Bunker Fuel Contamination
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Singapore Investigating Alleged Bunker Fuel Contamination

By Koustav Samanta SINGAPORE, April 4 (Reuters) – The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, which oversees the world’s biggest marine

April 4, 2022
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