The launch of bunkering services at Uligan Island in Haa Alifu Atoll has been postponed a fourth time, from 22 August to September, due to the lack of two key vessels. The state-run STO will operate the service, with MPL preparing the site and Vitol supplying bunkers and tugs.
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Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed, speaking during the Maldives-Szechuan Trade and Investment Cooperation Conference held on 6 August, committed to the 22 August launch date
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According to the Muizzu administration, starting next year, bunkering services will bring in US$400 million into the Maldives annually.
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Earlier reports gave US$400 million 4 Aug, 17:42 Maldives Republic
STO will initially deploy two 4,000 metric tonne bunkers, sources say.
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The launch of bunkering services, scheduled to begin on Thursday at Haa Alifu (HA.) Atoll, has been postponed to September.
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While no exact date was given, an official at STO confirmed that the launch had been delayed till September, with an administration source confirming that the first of the two vessels will arrive on site on 27 August, with the second expected to arrive on 11 September.
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