APAC News

Japanese Ammonia-Fuelled Gas Carrier Gets Class Approval

The vessel is designed to carry ammonia or LPG as cargo.

8 Sep 2025

Cosmo Oil Partners with NX Shoji to Launch Biofuel Bunkering at Tokyo Port

They will supply FAME-based B24 marine biofuel to ships calling at Tokyo Port.

8 Sep 2025

MOL Gets LR Approval for Two Wind-Assisted LNG Carriers

MOL analysis indicates its wind propulsion system can cut bunker consumption by up to 30%.

8 Sep 2025

BUNKER JOBS: Meratus Group Seeks Head of Bunkering and Fleet Efficiency

The company is looking for candidates with at least eight years of maritime industry and a strong focus on bunkering and fleet fuel efficiency.

8 Sep 2025

India to Blacklist 86 Foreign Ships Over Seafarer Exploitation

No Indian crew members must be deployed on these blacklisted vessels under a new directive from the Directorate General of Shipping.

8 Sep 2025

K Line Development of Kite-Based Wind Propulsion System Moves Ahead

K Line eyes 2027 rollout of its Seawing kite system to cut bunker consumption.

5 Sep 2025

Singapore and India Seal Pact on Green Shipping Corridor

The partnership seeks to enhance the utilisation of alternative marine fuels by leveraging the expertise of both countries.

5 Sep 2025

SK Gas and Hyundai Glovis Join Forces on LNG Bunkering in South Korea

SK Gas is seeking to build a nationwide LNG bunkering ecosystem and position itself at the forefront of South Korea's LNG bunker market.

4 Sep 2025

Hanwha and WinGD Produce Low Methane Slip Dual-Fuel Engine

They claim the VCR technology used in the dual-fuel engine reduces methane slip by up to 50%.

3 Sep 2025

DNV and Singapore Institute Renew Maritime Innovation Partnership

DNV and SIT have renewed their MoU to boost maritime innovation and talent development.

2 Sep 2025

MPA Releases Circular on Interim Guidance on IMO Biofuel Carriage Rules

Blends over B30 can be supplied by chemical tankers instead of conventional bunker tankers.

2 Sep 2025

Bunker Tanker and Bulker Collision Off Singapore Causes Bunker Spill

A collision off Singapore's east coast led to a minor MGO spill from the tanker.

1 Sep 2025

Ships Can Now Take on Bunkers and Supplies at the Same Time in Zhoushan

Zhoushan aims to improve anchorage efficiency and reduce time through its one-stop model.

1 Sep 2025

Japanese Ammonia Engine Completes Testing, Set for Delivery in October

The dual-fuel ammonia engine will be installed on a gas carrier scheduled to enter service in 2026.

1 Sep 2025

BUNKER JOBS: Propeller Fuels Seeks Bunker Trader in Singapore

The company is looking for candidates with strong sales, negotiation, supply chain management and contract management skills.

28 Aug 2025

Japan's Tsuneishi Launches Dual-Fuel Methanol Boxship

Tsuneishi's Zhoushan yard debuts a methanol-fuelled 5,900 TEU boxship, its largest build to date.

28 Aug 2025

South Korea's First Biomethanol Plant Targets Shipping Demand

The initial volumes from the plant will be supplied to domestic methanol-powered ships.

28 Aug 2025

FOBAS Bulletin: High Catfines in Singapore

Lloyd's Register fuel quality unit FOBAS reports receiving residual fuel samples from Singapore with high catfine levels.

26 Aug 2025

BUNKER JOBS: Sea Oil Petroleum Seeks Sales Trader in Singapore

The company is looking for candidates with previous sales and marketing experience in the shipping or oil and gas industries.

26 Aug 2025

Malaysia's Muar Anchorage Designated for STS and Bunkering Operations

Muar anchorage in Johor has been designated for STS and bunkering, with certain vessels exempt from port dues.

26 Aug 2025