Dan-Bunkering has completed Union Bulk’s first ever bunkering of biofuel in Singapore. The delivery was coordinated by Dan-Bunkering and executed via an STS operation delivering 300 MT of bio residual marine fuel (B24 VLSFO)
Leading global bunker supplier Dan-Bunkering has completed for their client, the Danish dry cargo owner and operator Union Bulk, their first ever bunkering of biofuel for their vessel Blue Union Alpha on March 9.
In continuing the coverage of international shipping routes with in-demand fuel types, the operation was coordinated by Dan-Bunkering. The company was on short notice able to assist with the necessary expertise and biofuel sourcing capabilities, ensuring an on-time delivery at the Port of Singapore ahead of Blue Union Alpha’s EU-bound voyage.
“Dan-Bunkering’s strength, in a case like this, comes from having spent a great amount time and resources in putting the necessary framework and biofuel supply team together, to support a first-time buyer like, in this case, Union Bulk. When we were called upon by Union Bulk for this task, we could jump into action immediately, schedule the delivery, and completed the ordering process with just a day’s notice,” says Michel Dominique Thomsen, Commercial Director at Dan-Bunkering.
When selecting the most suitable biofuel option, price was just one of many factors considered. Dan-Bunkering provided expert guidance on choosing the most appropriate grade of biofuel thereby also offering solutions to mitigate the risk of losing insurance by ensuring compliance with specific OEM requirements.
Loading the 300 MT of B24 VLSFO will allow the Blue Union Alpha to complete its voyage to Europe while complying with the EU’s regulatory frameworks of ETS and FuelEU Maritime.