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APPEC 2024: Advocating Decarbonization of the Bunkering Fleet

A key challenge to maritime decarbonization is the uncertainty of short-term regulations. Without certainty of how to comply and with the high cost for adopting new technologies or marine fuels, the industry is in a bind – How do we justify our costly decarbonisation plans? Can we even break even, lest remain profitable?

DNV FuelBoss and Equatorial Marine Fuel enter digital bunkering MoU

FuelBoss, a subsidiary of DNV, and Singapore bunker supplier Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services (EMF) on Friday (19 April) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further develop digital bunkering capabilities for all marine fuels.

Equatorial remains as the Number 1 largest marine fuel supplier in Singapore for 2023

Equatorial is proud to once again be ranked as the top bunker supplier in Singapore for 2023! A big thank you to all our valued customers and partners for their continuous strong support. Equatorial is always committed to providing top quality service and bunkers to all our stakeholders.

President of Equatorial Marine Fuel receives ‘Industry Icon Award’

The President of Singapore’s top bunker supplier Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services Pte Ltd (EMF) on Wednesday (29 November) received the ‘Industry Icon Award’ at the inaugural Marine Fuels 360 Awards 2023 Gala Dinner.

Equatorial Marine Fuel, CMS, SGTraDex link decarbonisation and digitalisation solutions in milestone bunker transaction

SGTraDex platform used by EMF and CMS to exchange carbon credits and Proof of Sustainability certificates for a bunker fuel.

Equatorial launches sustainable energy business unit, commits towards multi-fuel future

Singapore bunker supplier Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services Pte Ltd (EMF) has launched a sustainable energy business unit to support.

APPEC 2023: Is the Shipping Industry Embracing Alternative Fuels?

The past few years have thrown an intense spotlight on shipping’s global role in emissions, and the industry faces a.

Equatorial Marine Fuel conducts carbon credit trial with Carbon Management Solutions

Singapore bunker supplier Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services (EMF) in late June completed a carbon credit transaction with commodities decarbonisation.

Equatorial ranks as the Number 1 largest marine fuel supplier in Singapore for 2022!

Equatorial is proud to announce that we have been ranked as the top bunker supplier in Singapore for 2022! We.

SIBCON 2022: Stakeholders discuss the future of Singapore’s bunkering landscape at session finale

Several stakeholders in Singapore’s bunkering industry, including Equatorial Marine Fuel, provided insights on Singapore’s marine fuels landscape in the near future. Equatorial sees Singapore as still being the leading bunkering hub in the world, especially with the focus on a multi-fuel future. Singapore is not just a hub for bunkering, but a hub for many other aspects, such as financing, trading and digitalisation.

SIBCON 2022: Securing The Now – Demand, Transparency, and Market Risk Management

Equatorial participated in a panel discussion at SIBCON 2022 and discussed the commercial realities of the bunker markets. A wide range of topics were covered such as medium-term volume projections, current trade market behaviours and risk, supply chain visibility and origination issues, as well as credit.

Equatorial obtains its International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) and launches its sales of marine biofuels.

Singapore bunker supplier Equatorial Marine Fuel, the second-largest supplier at the world’s largest bunkering hub, has launched sales of biofuel blends.

Bunker and Shipping Summit 2022 – Navigating headwinds: Sailing into a clean sustainable era

Equatorial spoke on the topic “Shaping up to the fundamentally same but radically different bunker industry”, sharing its insights on the fundamental principles of the business of bunkering; price, quality goods and services, and trust.

Interview: Bunker giant Equatorial champions SGTraDex’s digital efficiency opportunities

Efficiencies gained from using the platform, Equatorial told TradeWinds, could result in savings in the region of 50,000 man-hours as it cuts out many time-consuming manual processes.

Equatorial Marine Fuel links one third of bunker fleet to SGTraDex in push towards trust & transparency

The seven SGTraDex-linked bunker tankers, namely Sea Diligence, Sea Fortitude, Sea Bountiful, Sea Reliance, Golden Bravo, Sea Loyalty, and Sea Brilliance, represents part of Equatorial’s perpetual push towards the implementation of trust and transparency in business operations.

InnovFest 2022 x Elevating Founders – Asia Tech x Singapore – The Race is On: Are the Right Technologies in Place to Decarbonise the Maritime Industry?

Equatorial participated in a panel discussion at InnoFest 2022 and discussed the realities of how the maritime industry is progressing with the increasing significance of technology and how we can steer the course collectively as an ecosystem.

Equatorial is proud to be part of the SGTraDex official launch!

The expansion of what is known as the Singapore Trade Data Exchange (SGTraDex) was announced at the Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) event on Wednesday (June 1) organised by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). SGTraDex is designed to reduce long-standing supply chain inefficiencies, including a heavy reliance on manual, paper-based processes that undermine efficiency, transparency and sustainability.

PIER71’s Smart Port Challenge 2022 | Innovation Opportunity

As part of PIER71’s Smart Port Challenge 2022, Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services is looking to use modern and advanced technologies to more effectively monitor and assess equipment conditions and predict maintenance requirements in order to optimise usage and reduce unplanned failures, overstocking of parts and other operational disruptions.

Equatorial remains as the 2nd largest marine fuel supplier in the world’s biggest ship refuelling hub in 2021

Despite the many challenges in 2021, we are proud to continue our strong performance as the leading bunker suppliers in Singapore. Thank you to all our valued customers and partners!

Equatorial and other internationally renowned experts speak on bunker fuel quality issues at Clyde & Co., SCMA organised webinar

Stakeholders along the bunkering value chain, comprising of a top bunker supplier, marine fuel quality laboratory, shipowner and legal experts discussed marine fuel quality issues at a lively event of over 300+ delegates on Wednesday (10 November).

Singapore Norway Innovation Conference 2021: Maritime Digitalisation & Decarbonisation

Equatorial spoke on the topic “Charting a Course to the Future: Succeeding in the Green Transition”, providing our perspectives on decarbonisation in the maritime sector and emphasised on the key roles of alternate marine fuels and carbon offsetting.

Equatorial is proud to be ranked as the 2nd largest Singapore bunker supplier by volume for 2020

We will continue to strive our best to deliver quality products and services to all our valued customers. Thank you.

SIBCON 2020: Stakeholders discuss what awaits the future of Singapore’s bunkering sector at session finale

Equatorial participated during the Singapore International Bunkering Conference and Exhibition (SIBCON) 2020 on Thursday (8 October).

SIBCON 2020: Equatorial Marine Fuels provides view on local and global bunker markets post Covid-19

Covid-19 for the Singapore and international bunker markets

Online Tracking Tool goes live!

Equatorial has announced the launch of its Online Tracking Tool (OTT) to enhance its bunkering operations in Singapore.

Embarking on a digitalisation journey

Companies embark on a digitalisation journey which encompasses the aspects of transformation, integration and optimsation to improve on cost, operational and other efficiencies, enabling greater sustainability in current changing business environments.

Onward – Sea Harmony

Featured on Onward, a publication of ST Engineering’s Marine sector, on 9 April 2020.

Family-run Singapore bunker business ranks higher than the majors

Two brothers – along with their parents – own, run and manage the Singapore­ based Equatorial Marine Fuel, which has gained a lot from tighter regulation. Two VLCCs for storage of low-sulfur oil represent the latest acquisition.

2019 Lloyd’s List Asia Pacific Awards

Equatorial is proud to present the 2019 LLoyd’s List – Excellent in Container Shipping, sponsored by Equatorial Marine Fuel Management to Ocean Network Express.

Singapore’s Equatorial Marine boosts storage, barge fleet ahead of IMO change

Singapore bunker supplier Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services Pte Ltd has boosted its storage capacity ahead of the International Maritime Organization’s sulfur cap mandate.

“EM SPLENDOUR” starts operations as a Floating Storage Unit (FSU) for low sulphur fuel.

Choong Zhen Mao, Executive Director, at EMF tells Manifold Times, “the purpose of purchasing the FSU is to prepare the company for IMO 2020 by providing a consistent and reliable source of low sulphur cargo supply for our clients.”

Singapore: Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services welcomes “EM SPLENDOUR”

Singapore bunker supplier Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services Pte Ltd (EMF) on 25 April 2019 welcomed the 280,000 dwt EM Splendour, formerly known as CS Pioneer, to its fleet.

Interview: Singapore bunker supplier Equatorial Marine Fuel gearing up for IMO 2020 rule

Singapore’s Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services is readying itself for changes to the International Maritime Organization’s lower global sulfur limit rule for marine fuels will bring, while aiming to maintain its growth momentum in 2019.

Equatorial-Lloyd’s List Evening Reception 2018

Since the last SIBCON 2 years ago, Equatorial has successfully adopted the MFM for all our fuel oil deliveries. On 1st July 2019, the mandatory use of MFM will be extended to all distillates deliveries as well.

2018 Lloyd’s List Asia Pacific Awards

Equatorial is proud to present the 2018 Lloyd’s List – The Equatorial Marine Containership Operator of the Year to APL.

Equatorial appointed as Sinopec’s Authorised Distributor for Lubricants in Singapore

Equatorial is honoured to be appointed by Sinopec Lubricants as their authorised distributor for marine lubricants in Singapore.

Business Times Feature – Keeping Things Shipshape

SINGAPORE’S raison d’etre was its port, as Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew said in the inaugural Singapore Maritime Lecture in 2007.

Two torchbearers of Singapore’s maritime legacy – Pacific International Lines (PIL) and Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services – are now in the second generation of their family-run businesses.

Equatorial Hosts Singapore’s Permanent Secretary for Transport

Equatorial hosted Singapore’s Permanent Secretary for Transport, Mr Loh Ngai Seng, together with a delegation from MOT and MPA on board its vessel “SEA UNITY” on understanding the use of the Mass Flow Meter System for bunker deliveries.

2017 Lloyd’s List Asia Awards

Equatorial Marine Fuel is proud to present The Equatorial Marine Containership Operator of the Year Award to Maersk.

2016 Lloyd’s List Asia Awards

Equatorial is proud to present the 2016 LLoyd’s List Containership Operator of the Year Award to Orient Overseas Container Line.

In Singapore’s World-class Port, a Model of Efficiency and Transparency

With a solid foundation and fresh ideas, the company plans to reach out to new clients, while remaining competitive and maintaining long-term relationships. “We want to provide an extremely transparent environment to our clients,” Choong concludes.