APAC News

U.S. Judge Authorises $500,000 in Bunker Payments for Arrested TMT Vessel
The payments are part of $1.8 million in authorised spending to restart Panama-flagged bulk carrier M/V A Duckling.
18 Oct 2013
Chinese Fuel Supplier Regains NASDAQ Compliance
Andatee's stock price rose back up over the stock market's minimum this fall.
18 Oct 2013
Southeast Asia Distributor Chosen for Fuel Management System
OSV industry is growing in the region and needs more fuel efficiency data, distributor Mustang Technologies said.
18 Oct 2013
Tanker Feared Hijacked After Departing Singapore Laden with MGO
Authorities warn the vessel may have been renamed, repainted, and had its IMO number changed after going missing off the coast of Malaysia.
17 Oct 2013
Singapore Energy Co Picks CEO from Fuel Division
Expanding the business through tank leasing with "take the group to the next level of growth," chairman says.
16 Oct 2013
Dynamic Oil Trading Makes Another Hire in Singapore
Nic Tan previously managed an extensive trading portfolio across Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
16 Oct 2013
Fuel Tanks are "Important Safety Aspect" of ULCSs
BV is classing three 16,000 TEU container ships being built in China for charter to CMA CGM.
16 Oct 2013
Japanese Bonded Bunker Sales on the Rise
Sales rose rose 3.7 percent year-on-year to 336,740 kiloliters.
15 Oct 2013
Two Dual-Fuel Orders for Chinese LNG Carriers
"Chinese owners are beginning to invest significantly in LNG carriers powered by dual-fuel engines."
15 Oct 2013
Wilhelmsen Marine Fuels Appoints Singapore General Manager
Nick Ganas comes to the company from the Singapore office of Noble International.
15 Oct 2013
Four Orders for Fuel-Saving Handysize Vessels
The ships will be built in China for China Navigation Co., bringing its orders of the bulkers to 16.
11 Oct 2013
Defence Speaks for Accused in Singapore Stolen Bunkers Case
Former Aegean Bunkering managing director was charged over a 2007 incident.
9 Oct 2013
China Gets Star Bulk Orders For Five More Fuel-Saving Bulkers
The company is paying the two shipyards a total of about $214.9 million for the vessels.
4 Oct 2013
China's Position as a Big Fuel Oil importer No Longer Guaranteed
The country was a net exporter of fuel oil in August, caused in part by lower bunker demand.
3 Oct 2013
Global Vision Bunkers Expands Team in Singapore
Sean Gwee has been appointed Manager of the company's Singapore office.
2 Oct 2013
Chinese Tanker Operator Orders Eight Eco-Bulkers
China Merchants Energy Shipping said the vessels will help it diversify its operations and increase competitiveness.
2 Oct 2013
Brightoil Posts Loss, Bunker Services Revenue Drops Over 50%
Revenues from the Singapore market fell sharply, but loss mainly due to a drop in the value of its derivative instruments.
2 Oct 2013
Singaporean Tanker Owner Swings to Profit Despite Rough Environment
Yujin sold three of its four bunker tankers between April and August and is seeking "potential strategic partners."
2 Oct 2013
Seaspan Orders Five More Fuel Efficient Vessels
The 10,000 TEU boxships will be built at two Chinese yards.
1 Oct 2013
South Korean Shipyards Sharing Eco-Technology with Rivals
"The trend of the world's shipbuilding industry has shifted from quantitative to qualitative": HHI.
1 Oct 2013