APAC News

MFM Tampering: Former New Ocean Fuel Executive Imprisoned for Obstruction of Justice

Qie Yanpeng was sentenced to three months of prison and given a S$800 fine at a Singapore court on Wednesday.

17 Feb 2022

Singapore to Expand Marine Services Along Digital Path

MPA CEO says shipping and bunkering hub should ride trend towards decarbonisation.

16 Feb 2022

Singapore Pilots Drone-to-ship Delivery Scheme

For parcels of up to 7kg.

15 Feb 2022

Japan: Second Autonomous Ship Trial

To assess feasibility of autonomous operation in crowded waters.

15 Feb 2022

S&B ANALYSIS: Singapore January Bunker Sales Lose 10.4% on Year

The city-state's total demand slipped to 4 million mt in January.

14 Feb 2022

Ex-Shell Employee Pleads Guilty to Role in MGO Heist

Juandi Pungot pleaded guilty this week to 36 charges relating to the theft of MGO from the refinery over multiple years

11 Feb 2022

Singapore Decarbonisation Centre to Work With Global Maritime Forum

The two organisations have signed a partnership agreement to work on low- or net-zero-emission projects and programmes.

10 Feb 2022

Hambantota Reports Sharp Increase in Bunkering at End of 2021

The port now has 14 bunker fuel tanks in operation and can offer VLSFO and MGO.

9 Feb 2022

MOL Tries Out Biofuel on Bunker Delivery Vessel

The blend contained more than 30% biofuel.

9 Feb 2022

Ship Detained in Singapore

Vessel detained yesterday but reason for arrest remains unclear.

8 Feb 2022

Oil Major, Asian Partners Plan Fuel Cells for Deep Sea Ships

Project looking at 2025 roll out.

7 Feb 2022

Singapore Welcomes First LNG-Fuelled Newcastlemax Bulker

The 209,000 DWT bulker Mount Tourmaline took on LNG bunkers on Monday before its maiden voyage.

7 Feb 2022

Onboard Carbon Capture Tech Gets AIP From Korean Register

AIP is 'important step to help shipping companies stay compliant with the stringent decarbonization regulation', says KR.

2 Feb 2022

BUNKER JOBS: Intertek Lintec Seeks Singapore Business Development Manager

The company is looking for candidates with at least three years of experience in sales and business development.

1 Feb 2022

Malaysia Arrests Tanker and Boxship for Illegal Anchoring

Both vessels are accused of anchoring in Malaysian waters without prior permission.

31 Jan 2022

NYK to Develop Zero-Emission Vessels With Uyeno Group

NYK has taken a 10% stake in Uyeno Transtech.

28 Jan 2022

Methanol Bunkering Study Launches in Singapore

The Methanol Institute, design consultancy SeaTech Solutions and shipping firm Singfar International will carry out the study.

28 Jan 2022

Avenir LNG Sells World's Largest Gas Bunker Delivery Vessel to Shanghai Firm

The company has sold the 20,000 m3 Avenir Allegiance to Shanghai SIPG Energy Service.

28 Jan 2022

Bunker Supplier NewOcean Sees Auditor Resign Over Fees

Crowe (HK) CPA Limited will no longer act as the firm's auditor for its 2021 financial reports.

27 Jan 2022

MGO Supply Launches at Hambantota

Hambantota International Port has now received its first shipment of MGO.

26 Jan 2022