APAC News

Inspection Company CCIC Singapore Ordered to Wind Up

The US sanctioned the company in May 2025 for its alleged involvement in providing inspection services for Iranian oil shipments.

12 Oct 2026

CMB.TECH's First Ammonia-Fuelled Bulker Begins Maiden Voyage to Australia

The Mineral Europa is the world's first ammonia-fuelled dry bulk carrier.

12 Oct 2026

Singapore LNG Corporation Begins Work on Third Jetty to Support LNG Bunkering

Construction of SLNG's third jetty at its Jurong Island terminal is expected to be completed in the second half of 2028.

12 Oct 2026

SIBCON 2026: Delegates Gather in Singapore for World's Largest Bunkering Event

Three days at Resorts World Sentosa open with a standards symposium before keynotes from Shell, PetroChina and Vitol.

12 Oct 2026

NYK to Issue Transition Bonds to Support LNG-Fuelled Vessel Investments

The group's seventh transition bond issuance will support decarbonisation projects, including investments in LNG-fuelled vessels.

9 Oct 2026

Malaysia Detains Tanker and Tugboat Over Alleged Unauthorised STS Transfer

The tanker and tugboat were detained off Selangor after failing to produce permits for the suspected diesel transfer.

9 Oct 2026

Vitol's New LNG Bunkering Vessel Set to Begin Operations Later This Year

Vitol Bunkers was among eight companies granted licences to supply LNG as a marine fuel in Singapore in July.

9 Oct 2026

Tamba Shipping and Fairfield Maritime Japan Form Joint Venture

The JV will focus on chemical, product and gas tonnage across domestic and international shipping markets.

9 Oct 2026

Japanese LNG Bunkering Vessel Completes 200th Operation

The Kaguya is the first LNG bunkering vessel operating in Japan since 2020.

8 Oct 2026

Malaysia Launches Green Bunkering Regulatory Roadmap

Malaysia will streamline bunkering licences from February 2027 under a new single-window approval system.

7 Oct 2026

Kaohsiung Bunker Barge to Go Out of Service for Maintenance

The barge will undergo maintenance from October 12 to 17, limiting CPC's bunkering capacity at Kaohsiung Port.

7 Oct 2026

Singapore Introduces Bill to Give More Powers to MPA

Singapore has introduced a bill to expand MPA's powers over port operations, cybersecurity and emerging maritime technologies.

7 Oct 2026

RINA and PTT to Collaborate on Maritime Decarbonisation

The two companies will explore collaboration on low-carbon fuels, vessel electrification, hydrogen and other emerging technologies.

7 Oct 2026

BUNKER JOBS: World Fuel Seeks Sales Executive in Singapore

The company is looking for candidates with over five years of commercial experience in bunkering, trading, or related energy/commodities sector.

6 Oct 2026

PMG Energies Hires Bunker Trader in Singapore

The firm has appointed Jessie Ng as its new bunker trader in Singapore

6 Oct 2026

MPA to Launch New Ship Registration System Next Year

The system is expected to cut standard application processing times to just a few minutes.

5 Oct 2026

Malaysia to Develop First Commercial Electric Ferry Service

Yinson GreenTech and Langkawi Port have signed an MoU to develop Malaysia's first commercial fully electric passenger ferry service.

5 Oct 2026

Indian Port Holds Training Ahead of Methanol Bunkering Pilot

The training was part of a preparation for an upcoming methanol bunkering pilot.

5 Oct 2026

Japanese Vessel Completes First Voyage Using Hydrogen-Fired Engine

The vessel sailed for around two hours in Osaka Bay using a hydrogen-powered engine.

2 Oct 2026

IINO Lines Secures Transition Loan for LPG Dual-Fuel VLGC

The Japanese company has secured a transition loan from Mizuho Bank.

2 Oct 2026