China has started investigations of a recent ship to ship (STS) transfer of fuel between an alleged Chinese oil tanker and a vessel from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea).
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan says its military assets spotted North Korean-flagged tanker Yu Jong 2 and a small vessel with the translated name of ‘Fujian Province, Ningde City, oil tanker 078’ conducting an STS transfer operation off-Shanghai on February 16.
“We attach great importance to the relevant information and are carrying out investigation,” said Geng Shuang, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Republic of China.
“China has been fully and strictly implementing the Security Council resolutions and discharging its international obligations.
“Some time ago, the relevant departments of the Chinese government issued a notice which follows the Security Council resolutions in explicitly prohibiting smuggling by ship-to-ship transfer.
“If any individual or company under China's jurisdiction is found violating the Security Council resolutions, China will act upon solid evidence and seriously handle that in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations.”
Related: Japan records another STS fuel transfer to North Korean vessel
Related: Second suspect found selling fuel to North Korean vessels
Related: Billions Bunker Group registered tankers denied port entry
Related: Taiwan-based Billions Bunker Group de-registered
Related: Bunker fuel involved in sanctioned North Korea trade
Photo credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Republic of China
Published: 23 February, 2018
Arrest of the tanker was the seventh in the month of April, says Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency.
South Korea did not supply 500mt of bunker fuel to the Mangyongbong-92 ferry due to sanctions.
Lim Huey Ching, daughter of Lim Oon Kuin, allegedly instructed an employee to ensure deleted items from computer servers could not be recovered.
Meeting for the creditors of the company will be held on 16 August 2022 at 4.00 pm by electronic means, according to the Government Gazette.
The Sarvin released waste fuel off the coast of Kaohsiung, leaving behind a 60 km long trail of pollution in October.
Deadline for receiving proofs of debt from creditors is Friday, 21 October and the assigned Number of Matter is HC/CWU 174/2020.
“In TotalEnergies, we already have projects along the e-Fuel value chain, from green electricity and green / blue hydrogen to e-Fuel production that will be integrated along the marine fuels value chain in time to come,” shares Louise Tricoire.
Buyers can nominate deliveries on platform and plan operations together with suppliers following ‘one single truth’ concept with all players aware of what has been agreed when and by whom, says DNV spokesman.
Rotterdam’s intention to mandate the usage of MFMs goes down well with licensed bunker supplier VT Group; MFM providers supportive of move but stressed continuous monitoring is needed for optimum performance.
Cost of alternative bunker fuels, bunker operations and technology advancement are some considerations to be examined by the maritime industry, says Neo, director of SDE International Pte Ltd.
Kim Hyung Joon and Han Donghoon were planning to join the Singapore entities of Hartree Group - either Hartree Partners Singapore Pte Ltd or Hartree Marine Fuels - in October, discovered management.
‘When you think of Helmsman on the next occasion, think of us as lawyers with expertise in various fields. Come to us before a problem develops. It’s the process that matters,’ says Tang Chong Jun, Executive Director.
