December, 2018
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Fri14Dec
Scrubber Washwater Not Harmful to the Sea, Says Singapore Shipowner
Hammers home the point by bagging a $40 million "Green Loan" to put open-loop scrubbers on 16 vessels.
 Scrubber Washwater Not Harmful to the Sea, Says Singapore Shipowner
Thu13Dec
Malaysia Sets Sights on Being Regional LNG Bunker Hub
LNG bunkering to commence 2H 2019.
 Malaysia Sets Sights on Being Regional LNG Bunker Hub
Thu13Dec
Singapore's Monthly Bunker Sales Slip Back
November sales of the 380 cst bunker fuel grade record biggest drop.
 Singapore's Monthly Bunker Sales Slip Back
Wed12Dec
Open-Loop Scrubbers Remain Under Scrutiny
Australia's maritime authority tells Ship & Bunker it is "engaging closely" with other maritime bodies on "potential impacts" of scrubber units.
 Open-Loop Scrubbers Remain Under Scrutiny
Tue11Dec
Sinanju Bunker Tanker Released From Arrest
Resuming bunker operations tomorrow, company says.
 Sinanju Bunker Tanker Released From Arrest
Mon10Dec
Sinanju-operated Bunker Tanker Detained in Singapore
But company expects ship to be released imminently.
 Sinanju-operated Bunker Tanker Detained in Singapore
Fri07Dec
Singapore, Malaysia Trade Fresh Blows in Port Limits Row
Singapore Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan says Malaysia should "back off".
 Singapore, Malaysia Trade Fresh Blows in Port Limits Row
Thu06Dec
Gas Carrier Takes up LNG Bunker Tanker Options
Following May order, Stolt takes up two of three contract options.
 Gas Carrier Takes up LNG Bunker Tanker Options
Thu06Dec
Asian Box Line Adds Fuel Surcharge on Yangtze Delta Cargoes
In response to 0.5% sulfur rule in place in delta from next year.
 Asian Box Line Adds Fuel Surcharge on Yangtze Delta Cargoes
Wed05Dec
IMO 2020: EGCSA Criticizes Singapore Open-Loop Scrubber Ban
Bemoans lack of clarity on how decision was made, says move could mean poorer air quality in Singapore.
 IMO 2020: EGCSA Criticizes Singapore Open-Loop Scrubber Ban