APAC News

PTP Files Lawsuit Over Trident Star Bunker Spill at Malaysian Terminal

PTP has filed a lawsuit against Rising Star Shipping and the Shipowners' Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association for RM31.86 million ($7.44 million).

21 Jul 2017

Grounded Casino Vessel Being Debunkered in India

The MV Lucky Seven grounded on a sandbar at the mouth of India's River Mandovi at 9 p.m. on Saturday.

18 Jul 2017

Hong Kong Provides Update on Marine Emission Reduction Efforts

The update came in the "Clean Air Plan for Hong Kong 2013-2017 Progress Report," published by the Environment Bureau and EPD.

17 Jul 2017

Petro Inspect Appoints Singapore-Based Director of Operations

Kwok will also be overseeing operations in Hong Kong and China, Petro Inspect Owner and founder Kaivan H. Chinoy tells Ship & Bunker.

17 Jul 2017

Singapore Posts Record H1 Bunker Sales Despite Surprise Slump in June

Sales of 500 cSt product in June represented a record high 23% of overall sales.

13 Jul 2017

Panamax Bulker Arrested in Singapore

The 79,400 DWT Zhen Bang was detailed following action taken by local law firm Resource Law LLC.

12 Jul 2017

Supplier Announces 0.10% Sulfur LSMGO Now Available in Pakistan

"Availability of the product is good and so is the price," Orion Bunkers Director Zeeshan Arshad tells Ship & Bunker.

7 Jul 2017

IRClass Issues Rules for LNG-Powered Coastal and Inland Vessels

IRClass says the development "underscores the increasing importance of using cleaner fuels."

6 Jul 2017

LMS to Operate the First Double Hull Bunker Barge in Sri Lanka

MT Lanka Marine Mahaweli is "the most efficient bunker barge to operate in Sri Lankan territorial waters," LMS tells Ship & Bunker.

5 Jul 2017

Singapore Shipping Association Forms Marine Fuels Committee

The committee will attend to various issues, including preparations for the 0.50 percent global sulfur cap and the rise of LNG as a marine fuel.

4 Jul 2017

New Hambantota Port Management Agreement "Virtually Finalised"

But no specific details were provided on how management of bunkering at the port would be affected in the latest iteration of the agreement.

4 Jul 2017

Bulk Carrier Arrested in Singapore

The 91,900 DWT Americana was detailed following action taken by local law firm Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP.

3 Jul 2017

MMEA Launches New Operation to Prevent Fuel Theft at Sea

The operation, known as "Ops Padu," comes in response to the recent robbery of a Thai tanker of 1.5 million litres of diesel in the waters off Pahang.

3 Jul 2017

LNG Marine Fuel Institute Launched in Australia to Promote LNG Bunkers

LNG MFI says the promotion of LNG as a marine fuel will help ensure "stable and environmentally sustainable growth for the maritime sector."

30 Jun 2017

Port of Busan Moves to Establish ECA

The proposal for the establishment of a Port of Busan ECA was submitted to the MOF by local city government and the Busan Port Authority.

30 Jun 2017

New 18% Tax to Apply to India Bunker Sales From July 1

Discussions are underway in an effort to reduce the tax on marine fuel, a local source tells Ship & Bunker.

29 Jun 2017

Know Your Counter Party: Sing Fuels

Ship & Bunker talks to Singapore-based Sing Fuels' General Manager Jeremy Long about the company's origins and vision for future growth.

28 Jun 2017

Four South Korean Ports Working to Develop Shore Power

The initiative is reported to have been agreed to at a meeting at Incheon Port Authority on June 22.

27 Jun 2017

Pirates Rob Thai Tanker of 1.5 Million Litres of Diesel Oil off Malaysia

The stolen fuel is said to have been part of a total of 3.8 million litres of fuel that the vessel was ferrying from Songkla, Thailand to Singapore.

26 Jun 2017

Aframax Tanker Arrested in Singapore

The 106,100 DWT Ocean Mare was detailed following action taken by local law firm Haridass Ho & Partners.

26 Jun 2017