APAC News

Singapore Authorities Issue Alert After Tanker Goes Missing
Global Marine Transport said they lost contact with Arsenal approximately 12 nautical miles off Malaysia.
19 Jun 2014
Rise in Southeast Asia Piracy Predicted
"Extremely lucrative" black market for MGO drives hijackings and cargo thefts.
18 Jun 2014
China Cosco to "Improve Competitiveness" with New Bulk Carrier Orders
The company will have six ships built which are scheduled for delivery in 2015 and 2016.
18 Jun 2014
China Blocks P3 Alliance
Maersk shares tumble as the three shipping companies abandon plans for the huge cooperative network.
17 Jun 2014
Singapore, Malaysian, Indonesia Navies Fend Off Bunker Pirate Attack
The attackers fled after naval forces responded to the assault on a tanker, but some reports say 620 mt of MGO were stolen.
17 Jun 2014
Singapore Bunker Sales Show Continued Improvement
The latest data from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore shows May 2014 sales were up 3% year on year.
16 Jun 2014
Press Release: Singapore's Initiatives for Bunkering to be Shared at SIBCON
Regulation, standardisation, and control remain an important focus of MPA initiatives, to ensure that Singapore maintains its market position.
16 Jun 2014
Strait Pirates Strike Again: 1M Litres of Oil Stolen from Tanker off Malaysia
Authorities are seeking "machete-wielding pirates" and stepping up patrols to prevent more attacks.
13 Jun 2014
Relationships More Important than Technology for Beating Bunker Fraud, says Trader
Singapore headquartered Dynamic Oil Trading also warned against cutting corners to buy the cheapest available fuel.
10 Jun 2014
Strike Hits Bunkering in South Korea
Bunker barge owners are protesting government regulations, limiting barge availability.
10 Jun 2014
OW Bunker Names South East Asia Physical Supply Head
Financial manager Kasper Kristensen will oversee physical operations in Singapore and Australia.
9 Jun 2014
Chinese Owner Orders Fuel-Saving Bulkers
The ships are said to be part of a big growth push by Fortune Ocean.
9 Jun 2014
MHI Delivers "Super Eco-Ship"
The Japanese ferry will be 15.6% more fuel efficient than the vessel now serving the route.
6 Jun 2014
Ships Warned on Bunker Pirates in Southeast Asia
Well-organised attackers may use inside information to carry out attacks.
6 Jun 2014
Skuld Cautions Shipowners on Liability for Charterers' Debt
The insurer says clear language on bunker receipt led to recent courts ruling in favor of an owner.
5 Jun 2014
China to OK P3 Alliance This Month
The news comes after the EU confirmed it will not raise antitrust issues around the alliance.
5 Jun 2014
Pirates Steal Another Diesel Cargo in Southeast Asia
The tanker was traveling from Singapore to Pontianak when it was hijacked.
3 Jun 2014
Changing Chinese Economy Could Hurt Dry Bulk Sector
As the nation increasingly focuses on the service sector, growth in imports and exports may slow.
30 May 2014
MPA: Human Error Caused Singapore Bunker Spill Collisions
An investigation concludes crews did not take advantage of available means to avoid the incidents.
30 May 2014
Japanese Fuel Tanker Explodes
The ship's captain is missing and four crew members are seriously hurt after the accident.
29 May 2014