APAC News

Bulk Carrier Converted to Boxship for First Time in China

The China Classification Society claims that this is the largest conversion from a bulker to a container ship ever completed.

17 Jun 2026

Existing Structures a Major Challenge in First Methanol Boxship Conversion: DNV

DNV says lessons learned from the methanol retrofit shortened a sister vessel's conversion from 108 days to 90 days.

16 Jun 2026

CSL Takes Delivery of First Battery-Hybrid Self-Unloading Bulk Carrier

The company aims to fully operate the vessel on electric power by the year 2031.

16 Jun 2026

BUNKER JOBS: Meratus Group Seeks Bunker Operation Officer in Jakarta

The company is looking for candidates with a minimum bachelor's degree in marine engineering or any related engineering major.

16 Jun 2026

Chimbusco Adds Methanol Bunkering Vessel to Fleet

The company took delivery of the methanol bunkering vessel in Zhoushan on June 5.

16 Jun 2026

Japanese Firms to Equip Cruise Ship With Hydrogen Fuel Cell System

The trio will install a hydrogen fuel cell system on a dining cruise ship set to enter service in 2027.

16 Jun 2026

Maritec-Naias Finds Elevated Catfines and Acid Numbers in Singapore VLSFO

Maritec-Naias found elevated catfines and acid numbers in some VLSFO samples from two suppliers in Singapore.

15 Jun 2026

ANALYSIS: Singapore May Bunker Sales Drop 7.4% on the Year

May saw biofuel bunker sales extend their decline, while LNG demand climbed to its highest level since January 2023.

15 Jun 2026

Panama-Flagged Bulker Arrested in Singapore

The vessel came to Singapore from China last month.

15 Jun 2026

Hong Kong Unveils Incentives for Alternative-Fuelled Ships

The programme will provide incentives to ships powered by LNG, methanol, ammonia, hydrogen and biofuel blends.

12 Jun 2026

Jiangnan Delivers Its First Very Large Ammonia Carrier to EPS

The 93,000 m3 vessel will be chartered to commodity trader Trafigura.

11 Jun 2026

Biofuel Trial Planned for RORO Vessel at Japan's Hakata Port

Domestic shipping firm Kinkai Yusen will test a B24 biofuel blend on its vessel operating between Hakata and Tsuruga from June 16.

11 Jun 2026

Agastya Advances Plans for Green Methanol Project in India

The green methanol project could cater to shipping's methanol bunker demand.

11 Jun 2026

CPN Completes First B100 Biofuel Delivery to Oil Tanker in Hong Kong

CPN says its B100 volumes in the second quarter of 2026 have already exceeded first-quarter volumes by more than 300%.

10 Jun 2026

TMD Energy Extends Bioenergy Collaboration Agreement with Double Corporate

TMD Energy provides bunkering services in Malaysia using a fleet of bunkering vessels.

10 Jun 2026

Japan's Hakodate Port Sees First LNG Bunkering of International Cruise Ship

The LNG was supplied to the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection vessel Luminara in Hokkaido.

9 Jun 2026

MPP Ship Arrested in Singapore

The Panama-flagged ship came to Singapore from India last month.

9 Jun 2026

Container Ship Sinks Off Indonesia's Batam

All nine crew members were rescued after the vessel reportedly took on water and sank near Batam.

8 Jun 2026

CPC Pauses Keelung VLSFO Nominations for Maintenance Works

CPC will not accept nominations for VLSFO deliveries at Taiwan's Keelung port for delivery dates on or before June 14.

8 Jun 2026

BUNKER JOBS: CMA CGM Seeks Bunker Procurement Specialist in Malaysia

The company is looking for candidates with a minimum of five years of experience in commodities or the maritime sector.

5 Jun 2026