CSA Criticizes Malaysia’s Ban on Open-loop Scrubbers
Members of CSA has expressed disappointment over Malaysia’s decision to prohibit the use of open-loop scrubbers in its coastal waters.
This is stressing for shipowners who have already opted for scrubbers as a...
Fujairah Bunker Fuel Stocks Hit a Record High!
Stockpiles of bunker fuels and other heavy residues and distillates climbed to a record in Fujairah.
This is because shippers switched fuel types to meet new rules taking effect in January 2020.
Heavy...
Armed Perpetrators Boarding Merchant Ships in Singapore Strait Raises Concerns!
According to an article published in Channel News Asia, armed perpetrators are boarding big merchant ships in the Singapore Strait with multiple incidents in the past two months.
What happened?
A case was reported case on...
Fuel Market Calm Ahead of IMO Changeover
Fears about a shortage of diesel and other middle distillates stemming from new marine pollution regulations have receded.
Distillate premiums have fallen to some of the lowest levels for two years.
According to...
[Watch] Getting Ready for 2020 Fuels
Shipping industry is sailing towards the new sulphur regulations imposed by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) which will take effect on January 1, 2020. ViswaLab in its latest technical update, has released a detailed...
New T&T Variable Added To Influence Maersk’s Corporate Strategy?
According to a LoadStar report, mod-way through last week’s call between the management team of AP Møller-Mærsk (APMM) and sell-side analysts – when we were all busy paying attention to other matters – CEO...
“K”LINE, FueLNG Ship Management Agreement
“K”LINE and FueLNG conclude ship management agreement for Singapore’s 1st LNG-Bunker vessel, says a Newsletter published in “K”LINE website.
What is the agreement?
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K”LINE) and FueLNG Pte Ltd. (FueLNG) have concluded a...
14th Term for Singapore in IMO Shows the Growing Clout of It’s Maritime Hub
In a major development, Singapore has been re-elected to the council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for a 14th consecutive two-year term, says a press release published on Singapore Transport Department website.
How Crucial...
Change in Shipping Route, Piracy the Reason?
An article published in News in English reports that, Norwegian shipowning company JJ Ugland may stop sailing off the west coast of Africa, after one of its bulk cargo vessels was attacked by pirates...
Ships Stuck Waiting and Paying More for Fuel at Asian Hub
Ship owners are waiting longer and paying more to refuel at the Asian hub of Singapore, reports Bloomberg.
Industry scrambles
Ship owners are waiting longer and paying more to refuel at the Asian hub of Singapore...