APAC News

Today's SGMF Launch at SIBCON to Be Conducted by Singapore's Transport Minister

The Society for Gas as Marine Fuel will use SIBCON as a platform to launch itself in Asia.

15 Oct 2014

New Order for MAN Diesel & Turbo's ME-GI Dual Fuel Engines

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. has ordered four dual fuel engines for use on BW Group LNG carriers.

14 Oct 2014

Hong Lam Marine: Mass Flow Meters Will Put 10% of Singapore's Suppliers Out of Business

Lim Teck Cheng has said that increased capacity resulting from MFMs will expose a 15 to 20 percent overcapacity in current Singapore fleet.

14 Oct 2014

China's Tianjin Port Given Approval to Expand

The port will now be allowed to expand its operational waters to 1,590 square kilometres.

14 Oct 2014

SHI Receives $620 Million Order for Three Eco-LNG Carriers

Samsung Heavy Industries will build three LNG carriers for an undisclosed Asian owner.

14 Oct 2014

Dryad Maritime: Expect Attacks by Bunker Pirates in South East Asia to Rise in Q4

Cargo ships and tankers will continue to be at risk, particularly in waters to the east of Singapore, as gangs increase efforts.

10 Oct 2014

SIBCON 2014: 1300 Participants Confirmed and Counting!

SIBCON 2014 is set to outdo expectations once again and here is your final reminder to make sure you are there!

10 Oct 2014

MGO Tanker Sunrise 689: Attack by Bunker Pirates Confirmed, Crew Released but Injured, Fuel Stolen

The Vietnamese clean product tanker went missing last Thursday after it departed Singapore.

9 Oct 2014

Pakistan Supplier Expands its Bunker Barge Fleet

Karachi-based Ocean Bunkers brings its fleet total to five with addition of new self-propelled barge.

9 Oct 2014

Wärtsilä to Develop Indonesian Bio-LNG Plant

Wärtsilä will conduct a feasibility study into building a mini bio-LNG plant with two Indonesian companies.

9 Oct 2014

Production Begins at Shell Deep-Water Platform Off Malaysia

Oil production is underway at the Shell operated Gumusut-Kakap platform expecting to produce 25% of Malaysia's total when fully ramped up.

9 Oct 2014

Korean Bulker Owner Pan Ocean Puts Itself Up for Auction

The sale is expected to fetch around $660 million.

6 Oct 2014

Industry Execs: Box Markets Face Another Two Tough Years

Oversupply is still weighing heavily on freight rates despite forecast demand growth for 2015.

6 Oct 2014

MPA Opens Nominations for the 2015 Singapore International Maritime Awards

The awards are given to those who have contributed to Singapore's development as a global maritime hub.

3 Oct 2014

Japanese Player Orders Second Very Large LPG Carrier with "Superlative Fuel Efficiency"

The carrier is scheduled for completion and delivery by the first half of 2016

3 Oct 2014

Singapore Tanker Owner Yujin Shows Loss on Bunker Market Exit

Yujin has reported a loss for the six months to June 30, 2014 after selling its bunker tanker fleet.

3 Oct 2014

Malaysian Authorities Detain Vessels After Suspected Illegal Bunker Transfer

A fishing boat and a cargo ship were detained for illegally buying and selling diesel fuel.

2 Oct 2014

KPI Bridge Oil Appoints New Managing Director in Singapore

KPI Bridge Oil Group CEO Carsten Ladekjaer says Mark Emmett "is one of our most experienced Senior Traders and Managers."

1 Oct 2014

Call for "Immediate" Low Sulfur Rules at Australian Ports

Newcastle could be first to face ban on high-sulfur bunkers.

1 Oct 2014

South Korea Refiners Turn to Spot Bunker Market to Top Up Low Production Levels

Hyundai Oilbank and S-Oil Corporation have cut their refinery run rates and amped up asphalt production.

30 Sep 2014