The Singapore Bunker Report 2007 is the indispensable guide to bunker suppliers in the world's most important marine fuel market.
 
Produced by Ocean Intelligence, the 245-page book provides details of all 75 companies accredited by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to supply bunkers in the port.
 
The report covers the operations, financial position, and reputation of each supplier as well as providing an assessment of their potential as business partners.
 
It has been written to be a practical commercial document and to give a unique insight into the workings of Singapore's bunker market.
 
Singapore's marine fuel market has seen a period of sustained growth, with rising sales volumes since 2002. Over 28 million metric tonnes of fuel was sold in 2006, making Singapore the largest bunkering port in the world by volume.
 
Present indications are that Singapore's bunker industry will continue to see volumes grow, running parallel to the success of Singapore as a port - the world's busiest in terms of shipping tonnage with steady growth in container and cargo throughput.
 
The MPA is responsible for overseeing bunkering in Singapore and has a policy of encouraging the industry. It has done this by introducing a transparent regulatory regime and by being sympathetic to suppliers' needs to develop infrastructure.
 
The MPA seeks to limit the number of entrants to the bunker market and it the past two years it has issued only one new licence.
 
The Singapore Bunker Report 2007 provides a unique insight into the market and increases transparency of its operation. For traders, brokers or shipowners, the report is essential guidance for making the best choice of bunkering partners and doing business in Singapore. It is also ideal for market research or for identifying marketing prospects.
 
List price per copy is US$495 and the report is available through Bunkerworld at: www.bunkerworld.com/shop/shop_sing.html
 
Based in Singapore, Ocean Intelligence was established in 2006 and brings a company intelligence and credit reporting facility to the Petromedia Ltd group, publisher of Bunkerworld and other specialist marine fuel and related publications.
 
For more information, see: www.oceanintelligence.com