APAC News

Founder of Singapore Bunker Supplier Sentek Marine Charged in Oil Theft Case: Reuters

The case involves the theft of a combined $150 million's worth of MGO from Shell's Pulau Bukom refinery that was first uncovered in 2017.

2 Oct 2020

Bunker Supplier Equatorial Marine Mulls Expanding Floating Storage in Singapore

The move would take its floating storage capacity up to about 1 million m3.

2 Oct 2020

Singapore: LNG Bunkering Vessel Named

Bellina at ceremony in the southeast Asian city state.

1 Oct 2020

Singapore: BP Oil Traders Leave Under a Cloud

The team had been on gardening leave since July.

1 Oct 2020

Crude oil Tanker Detained in Singapore

Ship controlled by Norwegian interests.

29 Sep 2020

Two Dry Bulk Carriers Arrested in Singapore

The reasons behind the arrests are unclear, but are likely to do with disputes over the payment for goods and services.

29 Sep 2020

Singapore: Port Conducts Oil Spill Response Exercise

Inter-agency operation incorporated port's new patrol craft.

29 Sep 2020

Monjasa Sees Near 50% Bunker Volumes Growth in Southeast Asia

The company has gained 22% in customer numbers and close to 50% in volumes in the region.

28 Sep 2020

Second Court Charge for Hin Leong Founder

Forgery charge against OK Lim relates to obtaining trade finance under false pretences.

28 Sep 2020

New Indian Bunker Trader Takes on Barge

Bunkerworks Marine Services took delivery of the 270 DWT Viking Sky earlier this month

28 Sep 2020

Singapore Sets Harbourcraft Electrification in Motion

Calls for white papers on how port's harbourcraft industry can switch to

24 Sep 2020

VLCCs Queuing Outside Chinese Ports on Strong Crude Demand: Alphatanker

Some 45 VLCCs were waiting outside Chinese ports last week carrying 90 million barrels of crude.

24 Sep 2020

Aframax Tanker on the Run After Failed Arrest in Sri Lanka

The ship left Sri Lankan waters before port officials were able to carry out the arrest.

22 Sep 2020

IBIA Consults Industry on Bunker Licensing as More Ports Seek to Emulate Singapore

Further discussion of the issue is likely to emerge at the IBIA Annual Convention in November.

22 Sep 2020

Mining Giant BHP in Negotiations Over LNG Bunker Supply

BHP is in discussions with three companies to supply LNG from 2022 to 2027.

21 Sep 2020

Vessel Detained in Singapore

Ship held late on Friday.

21 Sep 2020

Sri Lanka to Charge Captain of Fire-Stricken Tanker New Diamond

There is sufficient evidence to charge the captain under the country's marine pollution act as well as the penal code for criminal evidence.

21 Sep 2020

IMO and Singapore's MPA Seek to Create 'Global Ecosystem' of Decarbonisation Initiatives

The organisations have developed the NextGEN concept, a "collaborative global ecosystem of maritime decarbonisation initiatives."

18 Sep 2020

GP Global Bunker Barge Arrested for Second Time in India: Reuters

The vessel's managing company was given permission to arrest it the day after its arrest by its mortgagee.

17 Sep 2020

Bunker Demand May See Double-Digit Fall From COVID: IBIA

Director Unni Einemo suggests a fall of between 7-17% from the effects of the global pandemic.

17 Sep 2020