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Hin Leong Trading founder denies allegations of forgery put forward by HSBC

Lim claimed the documents were “mistakenly” issued, and as he was unaware of the process, he would not be liable for HSBC’s losses, reports Bloomberg.

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Founder of collapsed Hin Leong Trading (HLT) Lim Ooi Kuin has denied accusations put forward by HSBC bank that he had falsified documents in order to obtain credit from the bank, reports Bloomberg.

In October, HSBC filed for legal action against the Lim family and a Hin Leong employee to recover USD 85.3 million of its USD 111.7 million exposure to Hin Leong. 

In its filing, HSBC is alleging that it was “fraudulently deceived” into lending USD 111.7 million by signing off a forged invoice for cargo sold to China Aviation Oil (CAO) for USD 56 million, the other for cargo sold to Unipec Singapore for USD 55.7 million.

The fake CAO cargo sale is the current contention of HSBC’s lawsuit. Allegedly, Lim had instructed a HLT employee to fabricate a CAO inter-tank transfer claiming that HLT had delivered 1.05 million barrels of gasoil to CAO in March, but no such transaction was transpired and no cargo inspection was conducted. 

In defense filings to a local court in early November, Lim claimed that the documents were “mistakenly” issued, and as he was not aware of the process, he would not be liable for HSBC’s losses. 

In the same filing, Lim’s lawyer alleged that Lim was not involved in the day-to-day operations at Hin Leong and would allow the relevant departments to carry out their commercial activities.

Purportedly, Lim and his family were informed on 12 April that Hin Leong had erroneously submitted two requests to HSBC for discounted financing in early 2020. They then informed the bank of the mistake on the same day and stated that Hin Leong would return the funds.

In an earlier statement, Lim had reportedly stated that he had instructed the firm not to divulge losses over a duration of several years.

“In this regard, I had given instructions to the finance department to prepare the accounts without showing the losses and told them that I would be responsible if anything went wrong.”

The firm apparently “suffered about USD 800 million in futures losses over the years but these were not reflected in the financial statements,” Lim Ooi Kuin, the firm’s founder revealed in the same filing.

Related: HSBC takes Lim family and Hin Leong employee to court to recover USD 85.3 million
Related: Report: Hin Leong Trading founder gave instructions to hide USD 800 million losses
Related: Argus Media: Singapore’s Hin Leong founder charged with forgery


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Published: 26 November, 2020

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VPS introduces new General Manager for Middle East and Africa

Dirk de Bruyn brings experience from Rio Tinto, Shell and recently TotalEnergies, and a range of local, regional and global oil, gas and energy roles across four continents.

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Dirk de Bruyn, General Manager for Middle East and Africa, VPS

Maritime decarbonisation advisory services company VPS on Monday (11 November) announced the appointment of Dirk de Bruyn as the company’s new General Manager for Middle East and Africa.

In this role, Dirk will advance VPS’s business within the region with both new and existing key clients. He will be critical to the growth of both the traditional businesses of marine fuels testing and advisory as well as playing a key role of decarbonisation of the maritime industry.

With experience gained at Rio Tinto, Shell and recently TotalEnergies, and a range of local, regional and global roles across four continents in international oil, gas and energy, Dirk brings extensive experience and knowledge in the energy transition space.

Using his extensive knowledge gained in bunker fuel and lubricants, both from a supplier and end-users’ perspective, Dirk previously led a global team focused on energy transition and decarbonisation.

“The maritime industry is changing quickly with ambitious emissions targets and decarbonisation requirements driving the introduction of new technologies and fuels into the market,” said Dr. Malcolm Cooper, CEO of VPS.

“In this dynamic landscape, we are very pleased to have Dirk on board to help VPS customers optimise their operations by understanding which new fuels to use and how to adapt to these sustainable business drivers and meet new regulations.

Dirk noted: “Whilst the industry is rightfully focussed on the path towards Net Zero, we must ensure we do not take our eye off the ball on the operational risks posed by traditional fuels.”

“Energy Transition and the path towards Net Zero is an evolving landscape. With the change in fuel types and the introduction of future fuels, it is important to provide advice and guidance to our customers whilst taking into consideration the differences in legislations.

“VPS leads the way with their technology in biofuels as well as methanol testing which is a key component to reducing our clients emissions and helping them in their journey towards Net Zero. I am excited to be part of this journey with VPS’ with an industry who is focussed on fuel transition.

“With over forty years of knowledge and experience in the marine industry, and a wide range of advanced Digital Decarbonisation platforms such as PortStats, Maress, BOND and Emsys, I have found that our team is filled with experience and determination and I look forward to adding mine into the mix.”

 

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Published: 13 November 2024

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Bunker fuel trading firm Shipergy achieves International Sustainability and Carbon Certification

ISCC certification assures Shipergy’s marine fuel offerings meet sustainability, GHG reduction, and traceability standards – aligning with upcoming FuelEU Maritime.

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London-based provider of marine fuel solutions Shipergy on Monday (11 November) said it has achieved International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC).

The ISCC certification provides assurance that Shipergy’s fuel offerings meet rigorous sustainability, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, and traceability standards – aligning with the EU’s upcoming FuelEU Maritime regulation effective 1 January 2025.

This regulation mandates progressive reductions in GHG intensity across all energy sources used by ships within EU waters. By achieving ISCC certification, Shipergy is now positioned to help its customers meet these regulatory standards while supporting the broader decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

“Achieving ISCC certification is a testament to Shipergy’s dedication to advancing sustainable practices in the maritime industry,” said Daniel Rose, CEO of Shipergy.

“With FuelEU Maritime on the horizon, we are proud to offer our customers a reliable source of certified sustainable fuels, enabling them to navigate the changing regulatory landscape confidently and responsibly.”

Related: Marine fuel trading firm Shipergy secures USD 15 million credit facility with DNB Bank
RelatedShipergy to set up new Singapore regional hub in major recruitment drive
RelatedSignal Group launches tech enabled bunker procurement company Shipergy
RelatedShipergy reports more than 60 bunker procurement transactions since launch
RelatedShipergy to leverage OpenAI’s ChatGPT in AI-powered, bunker fuel market report

 

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Published: 13 November 2024

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Yinson GreenTech and Zeabuz to develop autonomous, remote-controlled electric marine vessels

Collaboration aims to integrate Zeabuz’s hardware and proprietary software algorithms into Yinson GreenTech’s marinEV fleet of electric vessels.

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Yinson GreenTech and Zeabuz to develop autonomous, remote-controlled electric marine vessels

Yinson GreenTech and autonomous maritime technology company Zeabuz have signed a Letter of Intent to integrate autonomous and remote-control capabilities into Yinson GreenTech's fleet of marine electric vessels.

This collaboration was formalised at the Singapore Norway Innovation Conference on 6 November. It marked a significant step towards decarbonising Singapore's maritime industry by combining the power of electrification and autonomous maritime operations.

The collaboration aims to deliver more efficient marine solutions by integrating Zeabuz's hardware and proprietary software algorithms into Yinson GreenTech's marinEV fleet of electric vessels.

Critically, by combining autonomous driving technology with electric marine vessels, this collaboration will address the maritime industry's long-term manpower challenges. It will reduce the number of crew members required onboard, making maritime operations more efficient.

Additionally, it will enhance the attractiveness of maritime jobs by introducing new, knowledge-based skillsets like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and remote operations. This aligns with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's (MPA) Industry Transformation Map, particularly its focus on digitalisation.

“To fulfil Yinson GreenTech's broader vision of building a net-zero world, marinEV believes in harnessing the power of sustainable innovation through strategic partnerships," said Jan-Viggo Johansen, Managing Director of marinEV.

“Our collaboration with Zeabuz marks a significant step towards accelerating the adoption of autonomous solutions, which will not only enhance the safety and efficiency of maritime operations but also significantly reduce our environmental impact on waterways.”

“By combining the power of electrification, onboard autonomy, and remote supervisory control, we are laying a strong foundation for the future of sustainable maritime operations,” said Øyvind Smogeli, CEO and Co-Founder of Zeabuz.

“We are excited to deepen our collaboration with Yinson GreenTech to build a future of sustainable, technology-driven marine transport.”

 

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Published: 12 November 2024

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