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An ExxonMobil-chartered bunker tanker is the first in Singapore to use a mass flow metering system that has been approved by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) for bunker fuel transfers. ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) has been actively involved in a working group comprising various industry stakeholders, led by MPA and SPRING Singapore, to develop and validate the use of a reliable and accurate system for mass flow meters in bunkering operations in Singapore. Prior to the custody transfer…

Exxon Mobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) has paid tribute to the vital contribution made to its flawless safety record by its staff and by a network of contractors throughout the world. EMMF is the world's largest supplier of marine fuels. It has a supply presence in over 300 ports in more than 70 countries, through which more than 15m tons of marine fuel are supplied annually. Last year it operated with an unblemished record - no fatalities, no lost time, no recordable incidents, no delivery vehicle accidents, no spills. Joe Rud, general manager of fleet purchasing, business development and e-commerce at EMMF, says, "We are very proud of our record. To perform over 18,000 individual truck and barge operations without incident, as EMMF did last year, confirms the high priority we place on safety.

ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) and Imperial Oil have commissioned a new double-hull barge to complement existing marine fuels services at Canada's port of Vancouver. The state-of-the art ITB Provider, owned by established Vancouver operator Island Tug & Barge, has a fuel capacity of 2,200 tonnes, and can deliver HFO/IFO and MGO simultaneously at a rate of up to 500 tonnes per hour. It will complement the ITB2, which is already refuelling vessels at Vancouver, and the Imperial Oil barge Imperial Nootka, which is supplying marine lubricants and smaller MGO deliveries. Imperial Oil is the only supplier in the Port of Vancouver with bunker storage facilities. network.

September 11 attacks on the United States, will soon recover. Writing in the latest issue of HorsePower, the EMMF newsletter, Joe Rud, GM of fleet purchasing, business development and e-commerce, said, "Volumes have dropped, but not by anything like the 20 percent hit the airline industry has taken. Prices are down too, as the price of a barrel of oil has fallen into the low twenty-dollar range. But EMMF has taken specific action to improve security and to maintain customer relationships, and believes that demand will soon recover. "In the current climate, everyone has become more security-conscious. EMMF has focused on its points of interaction with customers.

ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) announced it is to offer a full range of marine fuels (HFO and MDO) for barge delivery in the ports of Beaumont, Port Neches, Port Arthur, Orange, and the Lake Charles area of the US Gulf Coast. This new service extends EMMF's previous USGC sales capability and improves its global supply network consistent with the efforts to meet the needs of its customers. Joe Rud, Manager of Marketing and Supply for EMMF, said: "This is good news for shipowners who wish to purchase high quality fuel in the US Gulf Coast region. It is also a good example of the combined strengths of ExxonMobil Refinery & Supply, EMMF and our barging partners coming together to expand product availability and services to customers."

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EXXONMOBIL Marine Fuels (EMMF) is relocating its International Sales for Europe, Africa and Middle East to Antwerp, effective February 2, 2004. This strategic move will see EMMF's International Sales Team, currently located in Leatherhead (UK), co-locate with its Benelux Marine Fuels Sales Team, which recently relocated to Antwerp from Breda (Netherlands).

The ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) office in Coral Gables, Florida, is moving. The office address and telephone numbers will change, effective June 1, 2004. All email addresses remain the same. ExxonMobil Marine Fuels One Alhambra Plaza, Suite 900 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: +1305-459-6358 Fax: +1305-459-6412 Email: [email protected]

ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) has re-entered the Gibraltar bunker supply market, after an absence of two years. EMMF has secured availability of a full range of products, including fuel oil, diesel and gas oil, in Gibraltar. Iain White, business development manager at EMMF, says, " Gibraltar is a strategically important center for the supply of marine bunkers. We are delighted to have re-established our presence in what is a vital part of the Mediterranean bunker supply chain, and look forward to welcoming both old and new customers to our facilities there."

ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) is now able to supply a heavier grade of bunker fuel at the port of Singapore. EMMF, which recently equipped its facilities at Singapore to provide for custody sampling of bunkers a full six weeks ahead of new local bunkering regulations, says it can now supply fuel of up to 500 centiStokes at the port. Customers can benefit from cost savings in using this new fuel without impairing the performance of their vessels, as most modern ships are designed to burn fuel with viscosity above the conventional 380 centiStokes. The new grade has typical spec properties similar to the 380 product, with the exception that it has a maximum density of 0.998 and a viscosity of 500 cSt.

ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) has re-entered the Panama bunker supply market, after an absence of three months. EMMF will continue to use existing storage facilities and delivery operations. It will be selling a full range of products - including fuel oil, intermediate grades and gas oil - in Panama. Dan Bryce, EMMF General Manager Americas says, " Panama is a strategically important centre for the supply of marine bunkers. We are delighted to have re-established our presence in the canal, and look forward to welcoming both old and new customers to our facilities there."

The EU is limbering up to set new restrictions on sulfur in marine fuels, if MARPOL Annex VI is not implemented quickly, explains Ian Adams, secretary general of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA). At the same time, the European Commission aims to clarify its own directive on sulfur limits for marine diesel oil, which have been subject to different interpretations in different countries. The EC believes that for sulfur oxide, the cost of reducing emissions from ships is now considerably lower than further abatement measures in other sectors. So shipping is in the frame, says Adams. An EU study now underway will quantify ship emissions of SO2…

ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) has introduced a product quality guarantee covering all bunkers supplied direct to clients. It will be marked by a new product quality guarantee logo on EMMF delivery documentation. Peter Healey, director of EMMF, says, "We observe rigorous product quality standards in all our refineries and terminals throughout the world. We also set extremely high standards in the industry for both our own and all contracted barge operations. This combination ensures that those customers who receive deliveries direct from EMMF can be confident that the operation will be conducted properly, safely and efficiently. "We know that our key strengths are the quality of both our product and our delivery process. intermediary, this may not be enough.

EXXONMOBIL Marine Fuels (EMMF), the world's largest supplier of marine fuels, has signed a supply agreement with NT Marine of Estonia, the biggest marine fuels trader in the region extending from Tallin in Estonia to St. Petersburg in Russia. The agreement initially covers St Petersburg and all the main ports in Estonia, including Tallin, Muuga, and Paldiski. to cover other ports, depending on industry developments in the region. EMMF will be supplying a full range of marine fuels products. And existing EMMF customers will be given priority in terms of fuel purchases in the region transacted through NT Marine, which is able to offer an in-line blending barge service to fuel purchasers.

Autoship Systems, per its partnership with Stargate, an ISP/ASP provider, has developed jointly a web site whereby their loading planning software, LPS, can be used remotely. Utilizing thin client technology, Autoship can now enable internationally located clients to work with LPS without actually implementing the software on their personal computers. Remote access through the Internet allows users to run deploy LPS using any available computer with Internet connection. In addition, the thin client technology allows multiple users to run the same instance of LPS concurrently. ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) will begin trading marine fuels on the Internet and has signed the first of several agreements with an e-commerce portal.

ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) has appointed Ahmed Zaki and Boris Nigbur to its international team based in Leatherhead, near London in the U.K. Ahmed joins from ExxonMobil's local affiliate in Egypt, where he worked in Marine Fuels Business Development. Boris has come from the company's subsidiary in Germany, where he was involved in Marine Sales. Meanwhile, Emmanuel Onillon and Neal Bolton have left EMMF to pursue interests elsewhere. ExxonMobil Marine Fuels has a network of over 300 ports in over 70 countries, through which more than 15 million tons of marine fuel are supplied annually.

ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF), the world's largest supplier of marine fuels, has launched its online presence at www.exxonmobilmarinefuels.com. The website offers a broad range of services, including online bunker enquiries and technical advice facilities. The site also provides a comprehensive overview of the specifications of the fuel sold by EMMF. EMMF's website also incorporates a supply directory that allows buyers to check fuel grades supplied at ports worldwide. "The site is intended to enhance our service to our customers, making it easier for them to obtain the information they need at their convenience. We plan many more features that will further increase the service levels provided by EMMF," Healey says.

ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF), the world's largest supplier of marine fuels, has appointed Mark Hunter as marine sales manager on its Thames Region desk. Mark was formerly with bunker supplier Bominflot U.K. "We are delighted with Mark's appointment. He brings a broad range of bunker expertise to EMMF and will be a significant asset to our Thames Region desk," said Peter Healey, head of EMMF. "I am looking forward to increasing EMMF's business in the Thames Region area and helping the company achieve the service goals that it has set," Hunter said. Hunter has been in the bunker industry for three years, and previously traded European bunker fuels. He will be based in EMMF's headquarters in Leatherhead, UK, and can be contacted at: +(44) 1372-225627.

ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) is expanding and further enhancing its services in the Mediterranean region. An additional chartered barge at Suez, ex-pipe capability at Fos and improved product availability at Augusta are the impetus behind this drive. Charles Amyot, EMMF's recently appointed Regional Manager for Southern Europe, says: "Vessels bunkering in the Mediterranean benefit from EMMF's facilities, which operate in a unique ports network. The strength of this network is built on the ExxonMobil pillars of service - safety, reliability and product quality."

EXXONMOBIL Marine Fuels (EMMF)has started delivering Marine Gas Oil (DMA) in Istanbul, Turkey. Operations, which began in March 2005, are carried out from the Cekmece terminal in Ambarli, which is about two hours from Kumkapi, the main anchorage area of Istanbul. The main advantage of this location is shorter operational lead times, which helps to ensure timely deliveries to customers. The product is delivered by a contracted barge, the 'Kucukkoy', which has a capacity of 220 tons, and is operated by EB Petrol Ltd. Charles Amyot, EMMF's Regional Manager for Southern Europe, said, "Istanbul is a key location, at the intersection of Europe and Asia, and the gateway between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.

ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF), the world's largest supplier of marine fuels, is increasing its involvement in the bunker production and supply market serving the United States Gulf region. Initially, production expansion is being centred on EMMF's facility at Beaumont, Texas, which has a fuel run of approximately 400,000 barrels a day. The company is also working with its refinery and supply groups to optimize fuel oil production at other ExxonMobil refineries.

ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) has warned that the bunker barge industry faces a stiff challenge in the near term to carry out fleet renewals and operator training. an in-depth look at bunker vessel availability on a global basis in early 2000, and found that seventy percent of worldwide bunker tonnage was more than 25 years old. "but it seems inevitable that quality bunker suppliers will eventually be forced to move away from the use of older vessels. "Barge operators who react quickly and invest in new vessels could reap the rewards of the enhanced freight rates that new vessels should attract. A quality bunker supplier could employ its own bunker barge fleet in key locations.

ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) has strengthened its presence in the Gulf region by securing an agreement to supply bunkers ex-pipe at the Sun Nederland Terminal near Beaumont,Texas. The new supply location will offer a full range of bunker products, comprising IFO 380, IFO 180 and MDO at the Sun Nederland terminal berths 1-4. The facility is primarily a crude storage and distribution terminal capable of handling barge traffic and vessels up to Aframax size. Joe Rud, general manager of fleet purchasing, business development and e-commerce at EMMF, says, "We are delighted to have strengthened our presence in this strategic area, particularly since many of the vessels going into the Sun Nederland terminal are under contract to ExxonMobil.