Crime
Malaysia: MMEA detains Panama-registered cargo ship over alleged anchoring violation
Ship along with 19 crew were detained to assist with the investigation after it was suspected of anchoring without permission under Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952.

Legal
Four Dutch seafarers slapped with fines for 2024 Singapore bunker spill
Merijn Heidema, Eric Peijpers, Martin Hans Sinke, and Richard Ouwehand, who were crewmen of dredger “Vox Maxima”, were each handed fines of between SGD 20,000 and SGD 40,000.
Legal
Dutch crew members plead guilty over their role in major 2024 Singapore bunker spill
Merijn Heidema, Eric Peijpers, Martin Hans Sinke, and Richard Ouwehand, who are crewmen of dredger “Vox Maxima”, pleaded guilty for failing to discharge their duties properly at the State Courts on 12 March.
Legal
Shell MGO bunker heist: Man sentenced to jail for hindering police investigations
Wong Wai Seng was reportedly sentenced to two months’ jail for lying to police on the whereabouts of three bunker clerks involved in the heist and relaying instructions for them to stay out of Singapore.
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Newbuilding2 weeks ago
Singapore-based Hong Lam Marine launches new tanker in Japan
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Interview2 weeks ago
S-100 data framework to revolutionise maritime navigation for bunkering operators and shipowners
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Bunker Fuel2 weeks ago
Singapore: Pertamina International Marketing and Distribution selects ADP Clear e-BDN solution
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Port & Regulatory2 weeks ago
Singapore: SSA initiates whitelisting programme for harbour craft launch operators
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Events2 weeks ago
Singapore: It’s a wrap! Highlights from Sea Asia and SMW 2025
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Decarbonisation2 weeks ago
VPS: Turning shipping’s regulatory demands into operational and commercial advantages
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Winding up1 week ago
Singapore: Creditors’ meeting scheduled for Vasi Shipping Pte Ltd
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Bunker Fuel Quality2 weeks ago
FOBAS: Off-spec density found in high and low sulphur residual marine fuels in ARA