APAC News

Vladivostok Bunker Sales End 2017 Up 70%

Despite the jump, annual sales were still lower then they have been in recent years.

10 Jan 2018

Singapore: Investigation into Stolen Fuel from Shell Refinery Prompts Arrests

Alleged offences took place at Pulau Bukom refinery

10 Jan 2018

Shanghai Launches First LNG-Powered Waste Container Ship

The vessel will be employed on the Huangpu River, transporting domestic solid waste containers to disposal sites.

8 Jan 2018

Tanker Fire Rages Alongside Fears of Pollution in East China Sea

The 164,154 DWT Sanchi was still on fire and at risk of exploding in the East China Sea this morning after a collision Saturday night.

8 Jan 2018

Brightoil Appoints New Global Bunker Director

"We are delighted to welcome Ronnie to the team," a spokesperson for Brightoil tells Ship & Bunker.

4 Jan 2018

South Korea: Detained Ship "Most Likely" Carrying Bunker Fuel

According to Platts citing industry sources

4 Jan 2018

South Korean Offers Financial Incentive for Gas-Fuelled Newbuids

$2bn on table to stimulate domestic shipbuilding.

4 Jan 2018

EMP Releases Marine and Ship Battery FAQ

The FAQ is currently focused on class-approved VRLA batteries.

2 Jan 2018

Singapore's Ocean Bunkering Services Increases Barge Fleet

One barge dedicated to delivering distillates

29 Dec 2017

P&I Club Issues Reminder on Requirements for China's ECAs From January 1, 2018

From January 1, 2018 all ships to berth at ports within the three PRC ECAs are required to use fuel with a maximum sulfur content of 0.5%.

29 Dec 2017

Chinese Freighter Gets Dual-Fuel LNG Conversion

Further vessels of Changjiang (Yangtze) National Shipping Group Co. Ltd will be also be modified.

28 Dec 2017

India Refiners Look to Charter Tankers for IMO 2020 Product

Industry official says there is no incentive for local oil refiners to produce compliant low sulfur bunker.

28 Dec 2017

Brightoil Hails First LNG Deal

Company says it is committed to LNG given tighter regulation on environmental protection.

28 Dec 2017

Taiwan's CPC to Discontinue Supply of MF-30 Grade Bunkers

Move aimed at more efficient use of storage.

28 Dec 2017

Marubeni and PTT Undertake Feasibility Study for LNG Bunkering at Laem Chabang Port in Thailand

The study will explore a LNG bunkering project that uses a fuel supply ship compatible with an existing LNG receiving terminal in Map Ta Phut.

27 Dec 2017

South Korea Launches First LNG-Fuelled Merchant Vessel

With a 50,000-tonne cargo capacity, Green Iris is slated to become one of the world's largest bulk carriers.

22 Dec 2017

Cruise Industry Trade Body Questions Cold-Ironing for New Zealand Ports

May not be a long term solution, says CLIA

22 Dec 2017

Ports of Auckland Look to Shore Power for Berthing Cruise Vessels

The news comes alongside POAL's release of the results of a feasibility study on reducing emissions from cruise vessels at Auckland.

21 Dec 2017

New Trader for OceanConnect Marine in Korea

"Sean's experience will serve our customers well, particularly his experience working with Korean shipowners and trading in the Russian Far East," says Managing Director S.I. Shim.

21 Dec 2017

Supramax Bulk Carrier Arrested in Singapore

The 53,400 DWT KSL Deyang was detailed following action taken by local law firm Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP.

20 Dec 2017