Singapore raises limits for licensed bunker ships to carry biofuel blends up to B30

Singapore-registered conventional bunker ships will be allowed to carry and deliver biofuel blends up to B30 without separate approval, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) revealed.

In a circular published on March 6, 2025, MPA announced raising the permissible limits for conventional bunker tankers to carry biofuel blends up to B30 from the current B25.

This initiative, described as Singapore’s commitment to sustainable shipping, comes into effect on March 7, 2025.

In line with this decision, licensed bunker tankers operating in the