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New LNG Bunkering Station on Yangtze

But LNG bunker adoption not moving quickly thanks to "challenging economic conditions."

Japanese Yard Claims Fuel-Monitoring First

Oshima Shipbuilding says installing systems on bulkers helps it develop better eco-ships.

Northwest Resources Exits Singapore Bunker Market After MPA Cancels its Licences

Move follows the conviction of Leong Kok Kheong, a Director of Northwest Resources, who was charged with bunker-related offenses.

Pertamina Official Charged with Fuel Smuggling

A ship-to-ship smuggling operation may have involved four thefts a month since 2008.

India Mulls Dropping Bunker Tax

Eliminating the 20 to 30 percent customs duty could bring more big ships to Indian ports.

Tanker Gets Bunker Saving Plastic-Based Main Propeller

The carbon fiber reinforced plastic is lighter than standard materials, reducing fuel use.

OW Bunker: MPA Approved MFMs in Singapore Give Savings of Thousands of Dollars Per Day

The supplier says by using a mass flow meter, a VLCC with an average day rate of $24,000 will save up to $4,000 in terms of time.

Singapore Underground Storage Opens

The 1.47-cubic meter facility frees up space on land for higher-value facilities like petrochemical plants.

Bunker Facilities Needed for India Coastal Shipping

Officials want to boost industry by improving shipping options, including new Ro-Ro service.

Bunker Detectives Establish Subsidiary in Singapore

MPA Certified surveyor Abdul Farhan, formerly of DNVPS, has been appointed Operation Manager / Chief Surveyor of the new operation.

Lube Oil Tanker Hijacked off Malaysia

Armed pirates made the crew pump the cargo into two tankers and damaged ship equipment.

MPA: Managing The Environmental Impact of Shipping "A Priority" For Singapore

R&D, incentives for ship owners support emissions reduction and marine life preservation.

Glenn Marine Sells Singapore Shipyard

The parent company of GMDA sold the yard for $11 million to Singapore-listed Aztech Group.

Philippine Fishing Industry Told to Drop Bunker Fuel, Use Renewable Energy

"In the future, we should be more independent from traditional power sources, like diesel, bunker fuel and coal," says official.

Ships Seized over Illegal Fuel Transfer

One of the two vessels was involved in a reported pirate attack in July.

MGO Tanker Detained in Malaysia

The ship was not authorised to be in the country and was anchored in a restricted area.

Two Ships Arrested in India Over Unpaid Bunker Claims

Monjasa and Glander International Bunkering sought the arrests for two ship owners' alleged unpaid debts.

Maersk Line, MSC 2M Alliance Launch Planned for Early 2015

The shipping lines plan to notify customers of planned transit times in September.

ExxonMobil: Over 1M mt of Bunkers Delivered in Singapore Using MPA Approved Mass Flow Meters

"Fuel quantity shortages continue to be an on-going issue facing customers," the company says.

Fuel Costs, Fees Could Hurt New Zealand Cruise Industry

Growing cruise ships sizes will also demand new investment from the nation.

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