Hong Lam Marine launches first of four newbuild bunkering vessels

Wed 19 Aug 2026, 04:30 GMT | Updated: Wed 19 Aug 2026, 04:33 GMT | Bunker Index Staff

Hong Lam Marine launches first of four newbuild bunkering vessels

First ship in the series, Priority, is launched in Jiangmen, China.

Hong Lam Marine's four-vessel bunkering newbuild programme has moved forward with the launch of the first ship in the series at Jiangmen Hangtong Shipbuilding in Guangdong. Pictured: Launching ceremony of the bunkering vessel Priority, held at Jiangmen Hangtong Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in China. Image credit: Hong Lam Marine

Hong Lam Marine Pte Ltd has launched its new bunkering vessel, Priority, at a yard in China, marking the first vessel in a series of four newbuilds the Singapore-based company has on order.

The launch took place on 12 August at Jiangmen Hangtong Shipbuilding Co Ltd. in Guangdong Province.

"This achievement reflects the strong partnership, dedication and teamwork of our project team, shipyard partners and stakeholders, whose collective efforts have brought the vessel to this significant stage of construction," Hong Lam said.

Founded in 1981, Hong Lam Marine operates a fleet of vessels that support bunkering operations in Singapore and the transportation of chemicals and other products in South East Asia.

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