APAC News

New Port Klang Bunker Facility Welcomed by Malaysian Transport Minister

The minister also applauded WEBS Oil's cooperation with PetroChina to enhance local bunkering services for vessel transiting the Strait of Malacca.

16 Nov 2016

Singapore Year-to-Date Bunker Sales Push Past the 40 Million mt Mark

Bunker sales for all products in October totalled 4,009,100 mt, a 10.2 percent increase for the month year over year.

15 Nov 2016

Bunker Spill Exercise Held by Hong Kong Marine Department

Code-named Oilex 2016, the drill was held in conjunction with a maritime hazardous and noxious substances exercise in late October.

15 Nov 2016

Aegean Adds Three to its Singapore Office

"We are delighted to welcome Gilbert, Eric and Sarah into the team in Singapore" says Nik Tavlarios, President of Aegean Marine Petroleum.

15 Nov 2016

ISS Advises of New Zealand Port Interruptions Following Earthquake

The interruptions come after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, which struck the upper South Island of New Zealand at midnight local time on November 14.

14 Nov 2016

Panamax Bulk Carrier Arrested in Singapore

The 79,200 DWT Mega Star was detailed following action taken by local law firm Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP.

9 Nov 2016

Shell Highlights New Marine Products at Indonesian Lube Plant

Shell's newest LOBP is now producing 99 different products, including new marine lubricants Shell Argina, Shell Gadinia, and Shell Melina.

9 Nov 2016

Mumbai Port Trust Sees "Huge Potential for Bunkering" with New Facility

The Mumbai Port Trust says it expects bunkering business to grow from 200,000 tonnes to 1.925 million tonnes by 2034.

9 Nov 2016

Update: Supramax Bulk Carrier Arrested in Singapore

The 52,50 DWT Niton Cobalt was detailed following action taken by local law firm Allen & Gledhill LLP.

8 Nov 2016

Product Tanker Runs Aground in Singapore Strait

While no injuries or pollution have been reported, the vessel was reported to be being prepared for towing on Monday following an assessment of damages.

8 Nov 2016

Bunker Jobs: Singapore-Based Bunker Trader With Hong Kong or Taiwan Customer Experience

Ideally 1-3 years of experience from a similar bunker trading role.

8 Nov 2016

Peninsula Petroleum Eyes Continued Growth in Singapore Market

The supplier has moved into new offices at Suntec City, Tower 2 to help support its growth ambitions.

3 Nov 2016

South Korean Government to Provide $5.7 Billion in Support to Country's Shipping Firms

The government's new support initiative will be initiated with the establishment of a KRW 1 trillion ($871.7 million) state-financed vessel financing company.

1 Nov 2016

Chinese State-Run Dry Bulk Company Succumbs to Bankruptcy

Zosco has been declared bankrupt by Hangzhou Intermediate People's Court.

31 Oct 2016

Tight Bunker Avails at China's Qingdao Port Following Typhoons: Market Sources

Several sources Thursday said Sinopec stocks were understood to be running low.

28 Oct 2016

OceanConnect Marine Confirms Exit of Singapore Trio

Sources tell Ship & Bunker the 3 are heading to Aegean, while OCM MD SI Shim says it "will soon hire new trading personnel to grow our Singapore presence."

27 Oct 2016

Eco Marine Power Obtains Patent for Bunker-Saving Rigid Sail Device

EMP says the design will provide a source of clean power, enabling the reduction of CO2 emissions in the shipping sector.

26 Oct 2016

Another OPEC Member Announces Increased Production Plans For 2017

Indonesia is raising oil and gas production by 42 and 17 percent respectively.

26 Oct 2016

Bulk Carrier Arrested in Singapore

The 2006-built Vantage Crest was arrested late Monday.

26 Oct 2016

LNG Bunker Players Shell and Pavilion Gas Appointed as Singapore LNG Term Importers

The two companies will supply Singapore with 1 million mt of LNG each year for up to three years.

25 Oct 2016