Who we are
BALUCO is an International marine bunkers & lubricants consulting company serving the global shipping market
with consistency by providing leading service worldwide.
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Since our inception we have continuously invested in manpower and the extension of our worldwide suppliers’ network.
BALUCO has created a vast network of major & local suppliers throughout the world, thus can successfully support prompt unpredictable fleet needs in any main and secondary port at the most competitive price levels.
Since 2003 BALUCO S.A has been awarded with ISO CERTIFICATION, which is presently monitored by ABS as regards BALUCO’s compliance with industry norms, terms and conditions and fulfillment of all standards of stable and continuous improvement and quality.
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Recent News
Contaminated fuels: IBIA update and request for support to develop solutions
Since we published our comment on 15 June on the very serious issues with contaminated fuel faced by ship owners in the US Gulf there has been no meaningful resolution. Anecdotally it would appear that, to date, more than one hundred vessels have been affected.
learn more →EU’s Anti-Piracy Operation Gets Extension
European shipowners have welcomed the EU’s decision to extended the Operation Atalanta until the end of 2020.
learn more →Industry consortium to test blockchain use in bunkering
Blockchain technology and governance experts Blockchain Labs for Open Collaboration (BLOC) announced, through its subsidiary Maritime Blockchain Labs (MBL), the establishment of a consortium to address traceability and transparency in the marine fuel supply chain, bringing together Lloyd’s Register, Precious Shipping, Bostomar, BIMCO, IBIA, and GoodFuels.
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