APAC News

Indonesia Bunker Attacks Could "Escalate into a More Organised Piracy Model"
Thefts of fuel cargoes have risen sharply in the region thanks to high, consistent demand.
10 Jul 2014
New Executive Director for Singapore Shipping Association
Michael Phoon is not from the industry, but was "chosen on the basis of being the best person for the job."
9 Jul 2014
Bunker Pirates Steal MGO from Hijacked Tanker off Malaysia
The latest theft is believed to be the region's seventh known case since April.
8 Jul 2014
Inventory of Ship Emissions in China Proposed
NGO and government experts say ship and port emissions are a major cause of air pollution in port cities.
7 Jul 2014
Singapore Tanker Owner Sees Revenues Drop After Ship Sales
The company narrowed its loss slightly thanks in part to lower ship management costs.
3 Jul 2014
SLPA: BP Singapore Bunker Cargo for MRMR Was Not Contaminated
Reports claiming the marine fuel at Hambantota's new bunkering operation is unfit for sale are "false rumours", SLPA tells Ship & Bunker.
2 Jul 2014
New Bunker Player Unicore Fuel Starts Operations in Singapore
The Bunker Holding Group subsidiary was incorporated in Singapore in March.
1 Jul 2014
OW Bunker Expands Physical Bunker Supply Operations in Singapore
The supplier has added a third barge, Marine Noel, complete with an MPA approved Coriolis Mass Flow Meter (MFM).
30 Jun 2014
Some Asian ECAs Possible, says Consultancy
TRI-ZEN says the incentives for emissions rules are different in Asia than Europe.
30 Jun 2014
Results Up for Malaysian Bunker Player
SuriaGroup is expanding bunkering services by leasing storage tanks.
26 Jun 2014
Singapore Double Bunker Barge Collision Damages NYK Car Carrier
Lord Vishnu said to have suffered severe damage, with large holes reported both at and above the water line.
25 Jun 2014
OW Bunker Reaches Deal for Release of Arrested Tanker
The German-owned VLCC was arrested in India in April over a $2.28M debt.
25 Jun 2014
Chinese Shipping Company Orders Fuel-Saving Ships
China Navigation Co. ordered four fuel-saving handysize bulkers from Imabari in Japan.
24 Jun 2014
P3 Collapse Will Mean a Greater Focus on Fuel Efficiency
"The shipping market has entered a stage of complete, ruthless competition."
24 Jun 2014
South Korea Bunker Barge Strike Ends
Sources report resumed deliveries from all refineries at Yeosu port as of Friday.
24 Jun 2014
New Bunker Supplier in Singapore
A DOT Marine Pte Ltd, listed as a marine gasoil only supplier, is the first new player at the port in over 16 months.
23 Jun 2014
BIMCO: Singapore Shipping Association Providing Input as Standard Bunker Contract Moves Forward
Input from the Singapore Shipping Association is being incorporated into the contract language.
23 Jun 2014
Hambantota: First Bunkering Operation to Take Place on Sunday
Bunkers will be supplied to a container ship arriving from Dubai to mark the terminal's inauguration.
20 Jun 2014
China: Competition Issues Caused P3 Denial
The Ministry of Commerce said the 47 percent combined market share of the companies presented a threat to competition.
20 Jun 2014
3 LNG Bunker Barges to be Built for Chinese Market
The dual-fuel, 4,000 dwt double hull barges will feature two 250 m3 LNG storage tanks.
19 Jun 2014