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MMEA to request ‘diplomatic objection’ over alleged encroachment of Singapore Police Coast Guard

Singapore Police Force refutes the allegations, saying the incident involving a PCG vessel and Malaysian fishing vessel took place in Singapore Territorial Waters at sea off Tuas.
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The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Monday (21 August) reportedly said it will request a “diplomatic objection” over an incident involving a Singapore Police Coast Guard (PCG) vessel which allegedly entered Malaysian waters on 14 August and a Malaysian fishing boat, according to Bernama.

MMEA acting director-general Vice Admiral Datuk Saiful Lizan Ibrahim reportedly said a fisherman filed a police report, alleging that the PCG vessel had hit his trawl net at 0.2 nautical miles southwest of Tuas checkpoint. 

Following this, MMEA referred to the Department of Survey and Mapping of Malaysia (Jupem) and based on the New Map of Malaysia 1979, Jupem confirmed that the location of the incident occurred within Malaysian waters.

“Jupem confirmed that the location of the incident reported by the complainant is clearly in the Malaysian Territorial Waters near the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link Bridge. The location of the incident is also a usual location for local fishermen in Johor to catch fish and prawns,” Saiful was quoted as saying. 

According to Bernama, MMEA was disappointed by the actions of the PCG vessel which allegedly resulted in the fishermen to incur losses due to the damaged net. 

Saiful reportedly added that MMEA will request a diplomatic objection to prevent similar incidents from repeating in future and to maintain good relations between the two countries.

On 20 August, Singapore Police Force (SPF) refuted the allegations that its PCG boat had entered Malaysia Territorial Waters.  

The following are the facts of the incidents by SPF:

  • On 14 August 2023 at 6.55am, PCG officers were patrolling Singapore Territorial Waters (STW) when they spotted a Malaysian fishing vessel in STW at the sea off Tuas. At the time, there were a few other fishing vessels in the vicinity, but they were in MTW. PCG officers engaged the fisherman on board the fishing vessel in STW and advised him to leave STW.
  • After the engagement, a fishing net became entangled with the propellors of the PCG boat as the PCG boat was reversing to try to avoid entering MTW. The fishing net was subsequently damaged in the process of untangling it from the propellors.
  • PCG officers were enforcing Singapore’s laws within STW.

The SPF also noted that the fisherman involved in the incident on 14 August 2023 was also involved in a previous incident in October 2022, when he was advised to leave a live firing area in STW for his own safety. 

“During the October 2022 incident, he had also falsely claimed that he was in MTW when he was in fact in STW. The SPF had similarly issued a clarification regarding his allegations,” SPF added. 

 

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Published: 23 August, 2023

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Singapore-based ONE celebrates maiden voyage of methanol-and-ammonia ready boxship

Following the successful deployment of “ONE Singapore” and its sister vessels, “ONE Solidarity” will be deployed on the Mediterranean Pacific South 2 (MS2) service.
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Singapore-based ONE celebrates maiden voyage of methanol-and-ammonia ready boxship

Singapore-based container shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) on Thursday (3 July) said it celebrated the maiden voyage of containership ONE Solidarity as the ship made its first-ever arrival in Shekou, China. 

“As one of our S-series methanol and ammonia ready container vessels, ONE Solidarity is another demonstration of ONE’s commitment to sustainable shipping,” the company said in a social media post. 

Following the successful deployment of ONE Singapore and its sister vessels, ONE Solidarity will be deployed on the Mediterranean Pacific South 2 (MS2) service. 

“Her deployment will boost our service capacity, ensuring faster, more reliable, and highly efficient shipping offerings across key global trade lanes,” the company added.

 

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Published: 3 July, 2026

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“Lucia Cosulich” enters final preparation ahead of bunkering operations

Following delivery of the ship in China, it will now enter the final preparation phase ahead of its next operational steps, strengthening Fratelli Cosulich’s ability to provide reliable bunkering solutions.
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“Lucia Cosulich” enters final preparation ahead of bunkering operations

Fratelli Cosulich Marine Energy on Thursday (2 July) celebrated the delivery of Lucia Cosulich at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipyard in China.

The vessel is the second of four sister methanol-ready IMO II bunker tankers developed within the Group’s fleet expansion programme and follows the launching ceremony held on 2 May 2026.

Designed to support the Group’s bunkering operations and future fuel requirements, Lucia Cosulich is part of the new generation of vessels developed by Fratelli Cosulich Marine Energy to combine operational reliability, safety and fuel flexibility.

Lucia Cosulich will now enter the final preparation phase ahead of its next operational steps, further strengthening the Group’s ability to provide reliable bunkering solutions.

“We wish Lucia Cosulich and her crew fair winds on the next stage of her journey,” the company said. 

Related: Fratelli Cosulich launches second methanol-ready bunker tanker in China

 

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Published: 3 July, 2026

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Glencore backs FincoEnergies’ biofuel growth with majority stake acquisition

With Glencore’s support, FincoEnergies is well positioned to continue expanding its offerings in biofuels across multiple transport segments and to increase its presence in new geographies.
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Dutch biofuel supplier FincoEnergies on Thursday (2 July) announced the completion of global commodities trader Glencore’s acquisition of a majority stake in the company, forming a partnership with Coloured Finches.

FincoEnergies said its fuel distribution and logistics infrastructure, customer relationships and expertise in downstream fuel transportation will be complemented by Glencore’s global scale, sourcing capabilities and experience across the energy value chain.

With Glencore’s support, FincoEnergies added it is well positioned to continue expanding its offerings in biofuels and decarbonisation solutions across multiple transport segments and to increase its presence in new geographies.

Jan-Willem van der Velden, FincoEnergies CEO and Founder, said: “Today marks an exciting next step for FincoEnergies. Glencore already knows our business well, and this builds on years of collaboration, trust and shared ambition. With Glencore’s support and global reach behind us, we are in a strong position to continue growing our business and supporting our customers as demand for lower-carbon fuel solutions continues to evolve.”

Maxim Kolupaev, Head of Glencore Energy UK, said: “Glencore’s investment in FincoEnergies strengthens the presence of our business in Northwest Europe and creates a strong platform for future growth. We are looking forward to continuing to work closely with the FincoEnergies team and building on the successful relationship we have already developed together.”

Manifold Times previously reported FincoEnergies signing an agreement with Glencore for the acquisition of a majority shareholding in the FincoEnergies Group in a partnership with Coloured Finches.

Related: Glencore acquires majority stake in Dutch biofuel supplier FincoEnergies

 

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Published: 3 July, 2026

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