3 Aug 2022

MPA Suspends Glencore’s Licence

Following an inquiry into fuel contamination earlier this year, the MPA Singapore has decided to suspend Glencore's bunker permit for two months.

MPA Suspends Glencore’s Licence
2 Aug 2022

MoU Signed by Rotterdam & Singapore Ports

MoU signed by the Port Authorities of Rotterdam and Singapore to create the longest green and digital shipping corridor in the world to date.

MoU Signed by Rotterdam & Singapore Ports
2 Aug 2022

PETRONAS Signs MoU to Examine CCS Value Chain Opportunities

MoU signed by PETRONAS with 6 Korean businesses to conduct feasibility studies around developing value chain for CO2 capture, transport, storage.

PETRONAS Signs MoU to Examine CCS Value Chain Opportunities
27 Jul 2022

Japan's 100% Biofuel Supply Trial Starts

Production of Neste Renewable Diesel, a 100% renewable fuel, uses livestock & used cooking oil otherwise discarded by the food sector.

Japan's 100% Biofuel Supply Trial Starts
25 Jul 2022

PIL To Use Hazcheck Detect To Stamp Out Suspicious Cargoes

Pacific International Lines of Singapore decides to use the Hazcheck Detect cargo screening tool in an effort to identify dangerous shipments.

PIL To Use Hazcheck Detect To Stamp Out Suspicious Cargoes
25 Jul 2022

Prison Sentence for Captain for Transporting Harmful Trash

Belize-flagged Cramoil Equity was reportedly transporting hazardous trash without permission when the Batam Port Authority received a tip.

Prison Sentence for Captain for Transporting Harmful Trash
23 Jul 2022

Deal Struck to Put an End to the Daewoo Shipyard Strike

Since June 2 120+ unionized DSME subcontractors have occupied a sit-in at the Okpo shipyard on Geoje Island calling for a 30 percent pay increase

Deal Struck to Put an End to the Daewoo Shipyard Strike
21 Jul 2022

Two Identically Numbered Containers at Chattogram Port

Two containers bearing the same distinctive number landed at the Chattogram port. The incident was discovered by the port's computerized CTMS.

Two Identically Numbered Containers at Chattogram Port
21 Jul 2022

Held Russian Cargo Ship Released

The Kerala high court ordered the release of a Russian cargo ship on Wednesday after the parties reached a resolution through negotiation.

Held Russian Cargo Ship Released
19 Jul 2022

Chinese Chief Officer Chosen for IMO Gallantry Award

Bo Xu Chief Officer of Oil Tanker Xian Qiao 502 to be honored with 2022 International Maritime Organization Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea.

Chinese Chief Officer Chosen for IMO Gallantry Award
19 Jul 2022

Singapore Bunker Sales Responsible for 40% SE Asia Pollution

The ICCT has released a white paper on greenhouse gas (GHG) air and water pollution linked to marine fuel sales. in the Singaporean Port.

Singapore Bunker Sales Responsible for 40% SE Asia Pollution
19 Jul 2022

First Container Ship Link from Scotland to China Launched

Intro of new direct connection from Scotland to China and vice versa is expected to benefit Scottish industries like food and drink.

First Container Ship Link from Scotland to China Launched
14 Jul 2022

Member of Abandoned Indian Crew in Sri Lanka Tragically Dies

The cook drowned in March 2022. He fell into the sea when he attempted to negotiate the ship’s badly damaged gangway to go ashore.

Member of Abandoned Indian Crew in Sri Lanka Tragically Dies
13 Jul 2022

China Exports Recovers, Global Risks Weaken

As factories hopped-up after COVID lifting lockdown China’s exports increased at highest speed in 5 months in June. But rocky roads are ahead.

China Exports Recovers, Global Risks Weaken
13 Jul 2022

Singapore Still World's Top Maritime Hub

Singapore keeps status as the top maritime hub for the 9th consecutive year in the Xinhua-Baltic Int. Shipping Centre Development Index Report

Singapore Still World's Top Maritime Hub