Contaminated marine fuels involving Singapore supplier reported in Houston, Texas

Glencore's Singapore subsidiary is the primary source of contaminated bunker fuel that was supplied to about 200 ships. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - Global marine insurer Skuld has discovered a case of contaminated marine fuels involving a Singapore supplier in Houston, Texas, the insurer told The Straits Times but did not name the supplier.

Mr Dick Farrel Camoying, Skuld's assistant vice-president and technical manager, who is based in Norway, said: "It is also worth noting that we have seen a similar case (of contaminated chlorinated hydrocarbons) in Houston, involving the same Singapore bunker supplier.

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