APAC News

Tanker Hijacked by Bunker Pirates Found in Philippines
MT Rehobot was attacked late last month while carrying 1,100 tonnes of diesel.
26 Feb 2015
New Gulf Petrochem Terminal to Handle Fuel Oil
Gulf Petrochem has commissioned the first phase of a new storage facility at Pipavav Port, which includes fuel oil storage and an exclusive oil tanker berth.
25 Feb 2015
Reports: SLPA Set to Exit Bunker Business at Hambantota
Newly elected SLPA Chairman Dr Lakdas Panagoda says for the moment it has stopped the purchase of any further bunker fuel.
24 Feb 2015
Singapore Bunker Sales Make a Strong Start to 2015
Sales of 0.10 percent sulfur MGO (LSMGO) in January hit an all time high of 80,800 mt.
24 Feb 2015
Singapore Carrier Orders Fuel Monitoring Technology to Reduce Consumption
Singapore's Pioneer Marine will have ABB's OCTOPUS-Onboard systems fitted to 12 Handymax newbuilds.
24 Feb 2015
BIMCO Offers Free SE Asia Security Workshops in Singapore
Workshops are being offered in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai in conjunction with CSO Alliance.
19 Feb 2015
Inquiry Recommends Shore Power for Sydney Terminal
Local residents around the White Bay Cruise Terminal have complained of extensive air and noise pollution from berthed ships
18 Feb 2015
Vessel Collision, Bunker Spill at Kaohsiung Port
The ship was reportedly attempting to berth when it cashed into the terminal.
18 Feb 2015
Pirates Used Fake Bomb in Bunker Theft
"The trick was aimed at increasing anxiety among the crew and prolonging the time before authorities were informed," says Thai naval officer.
18 Feb 2015
NOL Sells APL Logistics for $1.2 billion to Focus on Box Ship Business
"This is a strategic move...to focus on improving our liner shipping business, while at the same time enabling APL Logistics to grow," says NOL CEO.
17 Feb 2015
Bunker Pirates Steal 2,000 mt of Product from Thai Tanker After it Leaves Singapore
The pirates then left a homemade bomb aboard the ship before escaping.
17 Feb 2015
Promotion at KPI Bridge Oil in Singapore
Thomas Lee was said to have built a strong professional network of business relations across Asia and the Middle East.
17 Feb 2015
Singapore Down to 60 Accredited Bunker Suppliers After OW Bunker Returns Supplier and Operator Licenses to the MPA
"The liquidators have confirmed that OW Bunker Far East (Singapore) Pte Ltd is being wound up and has ceased trading," the MPA confirmed.
17 Feb 2015
Singapore MPA and ClassNK to Cooperate on Ship Safety and Sustainable Technologies
The cooperation will focus on ship safety, emission control and marine renewable energy
16 Feb 2015
Dynamic Oil Trading is Owed $329 Million
KPMG says one of its main priorities will be examining the relationship DOT had with Tankoil Marine Services, who is the company's largest debtor.
16 Feb 2015
Five Naval Officers Detained In Taiwan For Fuel Siphoning Scam
The five officers were all in charge of fuel supply for their respective warships.
13 Feb 2015
Cheap Oil Causes Chinese Operator to Discard LNG Plans
Jiangsu Blue Ship Power said that the sentiment toward LNG retrofits in China is ambivalent
13 Feb 2015
Glander International Bunkering Welcomes New Traders in Singapore, India
Both Jacky Nguyen and Abhinav Chaturvedi were former OW Bunker staff.
13 Feb 2015
GAC Strengthens Singapore Trading Team
"2014 was a very fruitful year for us," said Nicholas Browne, Director at GAC.
13 Feb 2015
MPA Revokes Bunker Licences of Hong Fatt Oil Trading and OW Bunker Implicated Tankoil
MPA cited discrepancies and wrongful declarations in their bunker records, as well as unauthorised bunker transfers.
13 Feb 2015