APAC News

Bunker Spill Off Busan After Collision During Bunkering
237 kilolitres of bunkers reported to have spilled when the Captain Vangelis L. was holed by a bunker tanker.
17 Feb 2014
MPA in "Final Stages" of Safe Passage Guide for Singapore
The MPA and SSA are planning more industry discussions in the wake of recent ship collisions.
17 Feb 2014
Brightoil in Acquisition Talks with U.S. Firms on China Operations
Brightoil may purchase upstream China operations as the U.S. companies move to exit the country.
17 Feb 2014
Rising Bunker Prices Hurt Malaysian Line
Syscorp says container shipping is unprofitable as weak rates combine with expensive diesel.
14 Feb 2014
K-Line Orders NOx-Reducing Eco-Vessel
The car carrier, set to be completed in 2016, will also feature a SOx scrubber.
14 Feb 2014
Indonesia Expanding Bunker Storage Capacity
More modern terminals at Sambu planned to draw customers from Singapore.
13 Feb 2014
Indian Tanker Arrested in Singapore
The vessel had previously been arrested in April over unpaid wages.
12 Feb 2014
MPA Investigating Possible "Systemic Issues" After Recent Bunker Spills
MPA "gravely concerned" after 3 vessel collisions in 2 weeks, while the SSA say they are committed to working on the safety issues.
12 Feb 2014
Singapore Bunker Spill Containership to be Scrapped
Fei He sustained damage in her portside hull following a collision last month.
11 Feb 2014
Brightoil Shares Suspended Pending "Very Substantial Acquisition" Announcement
Brightoil did not indicate exactly when the announcement would be made, or the nature of the acquisition.
11 Feb 2014
New Sales Manager for Dan-Bunkering in Singapore
Morten Mortensen has been employed as Sales Manager effective February 1, 2014.
11 Feb 2014
Taiwanese Lines Bullish on Cheaper Oil
Evergreen, Yang Ming say extra oil supply, global growth, will boost results in 2014.
11 Feb 2014
Singapore: 3rd Bunker Spill in 13 Days After Another Vessel Collision
The MPA has also issued a final report on two collisions and spills late last month.
10 Feb 2014
Indian Bunker Industry is Not Living Up to its Potential
Companies operating in the country say infrastructure, quality problems are hurting the industry and changes are needed.
7 Feb 2014
Big Drop in Singapore Ship Arrests
The number of Warrants for Arrest filed also fell for 2013.
6 Feb 2014
Baltic Exchange Names Chris Jones as Asia-Pacific Director in Singapore
Jones replaces replaces Philip Williams who retires from the role in April.
5 Feb 2014
"Significant Improvements" in Singapore Oil Spills
But some local beaches are closed to facilitate cleanup efforts.
4 Feb 2014
Four More Fuel-Saving Bulkers for Chinese Shipper
China Merchants Energy Shipping will receive the ships in 2017.
4 Feb 2014
Global Vision Bunkers Adds Trader in Singapore
Katrina Chen has several years of experience with local Singapore bunker suppliers TransOcean and barge operator Seahub.
4 Feb 2014
Major Suppliers Welcome Singapore Anti-Fraud Measures
Requiring mass flow meters will help the sector's reputation, OW Bunker and Dynamic Oil Trading say.
3 Feb 2014