PRESS RELEASE 07_2026
FSM, 18 April 2026, 08:00
Vital FSM Petroleum Corporation (Vital FSMPC) provides the following 24-hour progress update on service restoration and operational recovery in Chuuk following the impact of Typhoon Sinlaku.
Full Recovery – Assets Ready for Normal Operations
- MV Seawatch is mission-ready to support restoration and recovery operations in Chuuk.
- MV Vital Carrier is currently on a chartered voyage.
- For bookings and enquiries, please contact our Key Accounts Manager (KAM) on +691 921 1326.
Partial Recovery – Aviation, Power Generation and Service Status
- Aviation Refueling – Resuming with Limitations
- The aviation refueling system has been operational since 16 April 2026.
- Limitations on uplift quantities remain in place.
- Available product has been prioritized for scheduled United Airlines flights.
- Full restoration of aviation refueling is expected once fuel can be safely transferred from the terminal to the aviation depot.
- Power Generation Status
- The Tonoas Power Plant (TPP) has been inspected and is ready to generate power.
- Power generation will commence once the Chuuk Public Utility Corporation (CPUC) completes its safety inspections and confirms the integrity of the distribution network.
- Service Status
The following services are now available, subject to ongoing safety and access assessments:
- Retail deliveries to service stations
- Diesel deliveries to CPUC
Customers are requested to confirm orders by contacting the Key Accounts Manager (KAM) via +691 921 1326 to enable delivery scheduling.
Service Notes (for this weekend’s operations)
- The After-Hours Service Fee (AHSF) will not be charged today, Saturday 18 April 2026.
- No deliveries will be conducted tomorrow, Sunday 19 April 2026, to allow our team a well-deserved rest following safe discharge operations and retail deliveries.
- Operations will resume on Monday, 20 April 2026, as we continue with our recovery plans and restoration of services.
The following services currently remain unavailable:
- Drum Filling
- Marine bunkering
Prioritization of Supply
During this restoration phase, the available fuel supplies will continue to be prioritized to support:
- Emergency and response services
- Power generation and utilities
- Critical infrastructure and essential community needs
Community Appreciation
Vital FSMPC expresses its appreciation to the Chuuk community for continued patience and support as restoration efforts progress under challenging conditions.
Further Updates
Further updates will be provided within the next 24 hours, or sooner as verified information becomes available.
For more information, please contact us via
Telephone number 921-4680 or via email: PetroCorp@fsmpc.com.
