APAC News

Weather Impedes Clean Up of Thai Bunker Spill
The vessel, Ocean Dream, which had been abandoned since March 2014, is said to have capsized Saturday around 1 p.m. local time after taking on water.
1 Mar 2016
Few Changes Seen in Shanghai Market Ahead of April 1 ECA Implementation, Say Bunker Traders
One trader has said that there is "no big issue" as "there is ample time to prepare ahead of the April 1 implementation."
29 Feb 2016
Too Many "Black Holes" in LNG Bunker Port Map For Widespread Adoption
These "black holes" are still so large as to prevent an LNG powered ocean going fleet from being "viable", says Singapore-based TRI-ZEN.
26 Feb 2016
Bangladeshi Government Mulling Fuel Oil Price Review
Energy Minister Nasrul Hamid says the government is considering a review of the country's oil prices, which have been kept high despite falling global prices.
26 Feb 2016
LR: Singapore, Hong Kong Mass Flow Meters Level the Playing Field for Bunkering
Douglas Raitt from LR says mass flow metering systems have provided support in Singapore and Hong Kong to ensure fairness and accuracy.
26 Feb 2016
Shanghai Plans Six More Shore Power Generators for Cruise Terminals
The new plans are said to be intended to reduce pollution from an increasing number of cruise liners berthing at the city's cruise ship terminals.
25 Feb 2016
TRI-ZEN: Low Oil Prices Creating "Fog" Around Adoption of LNG Bunkers
But an eventual oil price hike when demand starts to close in on supply will see that fog lift.
25 Feb 2016
Chinese Shipbuilder Sainty Marine Begins Bankruptcy Restructuring on Market Woes
The state-owned shipbuilder announced on February 17 it is beginning a court-ordered bankruptcy restructuring process.
25 Feb 2016
South Korea To Provide Dedicated LNG Bunkering in 2017
Tri-Zen report on evolving LNG infrastructure: Part 3.
25 Feb 2016
China MSA Issues Guidance for Supervision and Administration of New ECA
The Maritime Safety Administration has issued a notice that details the requirements for ships calling ports within China's new ECAs.
24 Feb 2016
Singapore Firm Diversifies Beyond OSVs on Weak Market
Otto Marine shipyard secures contracts for oil tanker and two ferries from Indonesian customers.
23 Feb 2016
Bomin: New Office, Expanded Bunkering Team in Japan After "Significant Growth and Demand for Bunkers"
The growth has been attributed to the good response to its Bomin specific offerings in the country.
18 Feb 2016
MPA Says Already Over Half a Million Metric Tonnes of Bunkers Delivered by MFM in Singapore Monthly
MPA's Assistant Chief Executive of Operations says he is "heartened" to see so much MFM use prior to the January 2017 implementation of the requirement.
18 Feb 2016
Singapore: Vopak Receives First LPG Cargo at New Jurong Island Facility
Vopak says the delivery marks the "start-up of Southeast Asia's first independent LPG import and storage facility."
18 Feb 2016
Marine Solar Power Product Range Announced
Eco Marine Power has finalised a product line of bunker-saving solar devices for the marine sector.
17 Feb 2016
Singapore Launches World's First National Standard for Bunker Mass Flow Metering
World's busiest bunker port announces Technical Reference around mass flow metering in a bid to enhance standards around bunker transfer measurement.
17 Feb 2016
Shipping Corporation of India Supported by Low Bunker Prices
SCI is said to have nearly doubled its third quarter net profit as lower bunker fuel prices and a new depreciation provision, enabled significant cost savings.
12 Feb 2016
New Malaysian Player to Enter the Bunker Business
The KL-listed industrial concern is to sell a 12.5% stake to raise funds for the venture.
8 Feb 2016
Bunker Jobs: OceanConnect Marine Seeking a Singapore Based Credit Manager
The credit manager position is based in its Singapore office.
5 Feb 2016
Hanjin Narrows 2015 Dry Bulk Losses by Almost 40%
The improvement comes despite the sector experiencing what has been called the "worst crisis in living memory."
5 Feb 2016