APAC News

Malaysia Detains Tanker for Alleged Anchoring Without Permission

The arrest happened following a complaint from the Port Klang Authority.

2 Jan 2026

Samsung Heavy Industries Secures Contract for Two LNG Carriers

The two LNG carriers have been ordered by an unnamed Oceania buyer.

2 Jan 2026

China Delivers World's First Methanol Dual-Fuel VLCC

DNV data shows that the global methanol-fuelled fleet is currently made up of 97 ships, with 366 more expected to join the fleet by 2030.

2 Jan 2026

Vinssen Launches Korea's First Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Vessel

The launch of Hydro Zenith marks South Korea's first vessel built to operate on hydrogen fuel cells under approved national standards.

31 Dec 2025

HD Hyundai Validates Ethanol Use on Its Dual-Fuel Marine Engine

The company will now carry out further durability tests to meet class requirements and commercial operating conditions.

31 Dec 2025

CBL International Facilitates First LNG Bunkering for BYD Vessel at Xiaomo Port

CBL seeks to expand its alternative fuel bunkering offering beyond biofuels.

31 Dec 2025

Bunker Supplier Golden Island Gets ISCC Certification

Golden Island was among the three firms that received bunkering licenses from the MPA to supply methanol to ships in Singapore starting January 1.

31 Dec 2025

Yokohama to Waive Port Fees for Methanol and Biofuel-Powered Ships from 2026

The Japanese port will waive port fees for methanol and biofuel-powered ships from January 2026.

31 Dec 2025

Vinssen Develops Fuel Cell System for Ammonia-Fuelled Tanker Concept

The fuel cell system forms part of an ammonia-fuelled tanker concept that has secured class approval at the design stage.

30 Dec 2025

Mitsui E&S Secures Government Backing to Scale Up Ammonia Engine Production

Mitsui E&S has been selected for state support to expand the production of ammonia-fuelled marine engines.

30 Dec 2025

Singapore's ONE Names New Alt-Fuel Ready Boxship in Japan

The vessel will be officially delivered in February 2026 after completing sea trials.

29 Dec 2025

NYK-Led Consortium to Explore CO2 Shipping Value Chain

The partners will study cross-border CO2 shipping and storage in Southeast Asia, with Malaysia seen as a potential hub.

29 Dec 2025

China's First Large-Scale Bio-Methanol Plant Starts Production

The 50,000 mt/year plant aims to cater to bio-methanol bunker demand from dual-fuel methanol ships.

29 Dec 2025

Floating Nuclear Power Plant Design Wins ABS Approval

Approval of Samsung-led offshore nuclear concept highlights safety progress that could support future nuclear-powered shipping.

29 Dec 2025

New Zealand's Tauranga Port Orders First Hybrid Tugboat

Port of Tauranga says the order for a fully electric tug was ruled out due to operational constraints.

26 Dec 2025

BUNKER JOBS: Glander Seeks Senior Trader in Singapore

The company is looking for candidates with three to five years of experience in the bunker industry, fluent Engli.sh and proficiency in at least one other language

22 Dec 2025

ClassNK Approves Design of Alt-Fuel and Carbon Capture Ready Ship of Oshima

The approval confirms the feasibility of the concept from a regulatory and safety perspective.

19 Dec 2025

Dan-Bunkering Appoints Operations and Compliance Manager in Singapore

Charles Simon Edwin has taken on the role with Dan-Bunkering APAC as of this month.

18 Dec 2025

Japan Advances Methanol-Fuelled Engine Development With 2027 Target

Japan Engine Corporation recently completed the development of an ammonia-fuelled engine.

16 Dec 2025

BUNKER JOBS: CPN Seeks Senior Credit Analyst in Hong Kong

The company is looking for candidates with strong financial and cashflow analysis skills and fluent English, and preferably Cantonese or Mandarin in addition.

15 Dec 2025