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Sea Asia 2023 returns in-person at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore on 25 to 27 April

Event, organised by Informa Markets and Singapore Maritime Foundation, offers maritime industry a platform to connect, collaborate and discuss latest emerging trends shaping the future.

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March 17, 2023

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Sea Asia 2023, Asia’s Anchor Maritime and Offshore Event, returns in-person from 25 to 27 April 2023 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, according to its organisers on Wednesday (15 March).

The event organised by Informa Markets and Singapore Maritime Foundation is themed “Ambition Meets Action: Marketplace – Innovation – Leadership” offering the maritime industry a valuable platform to connect, collaborate and discuss the latest emerging trends shaping the future, in conjunction with Singapore Maritime Week’s dialogues in sustainability, innovation, and talent. Over 300 exhibitors from over 70 participating countries are expected to participate, making it an exceptional line-up.

“To thrive and adapt to the evolving maritime ecosystem, industry players are continuously looking for innovative solutions, to build networks and expand collaborations. Sea Asia provides an excellent platform for maritime stakeholders to connect, learn and foster ties. We wish all visitors to Sea Asia a wonderful experience and a fruitful time,” Ms. Tan Beng Tee, Executive Director, Singapore Maritime Foundation said.

The exhibition will spotlight notable exhibitors such as ABS & Affiliated Companies, Bureau Veritas Marine, DNV, Korean Register, Lloyd’s Register, Schottel GMBH, Shell and others.

In addition, it will feature over ten national pavilions as well as special zones such as MarineTech, Marine Fuel and Lubricant, Decarbonisation Solution and Marine Supplies & New-to-show zones. Visitors can also participate in various knowledge sharing sessions and dialogues led by industry professionals during the event.

Sea Asia Academy

The Sea Asia Academy offers professional development and continuous education for maritime industry stakeholders. It collaborates with industry professionals, consulting firms, and industry bodies to provide tailored courses in critical areas such as marine superintendency, alternative fuels operations – bunkering and safety, and charterparties. These one-hour intensive courses are free to attend.

Sea Asia Executive Networking (By-invite only)

Sea Asia Executive Networking sessions offer dialogues for senior decision-makers and subject matter experts in the industry. These sessions provide critical market information and enable connections to discuss commercial technological, solutions to net-zero challenges. Attendees will gain further insights on issues such as leadership and strategies, talent management, governance, decarbonisation, price, and company growth.

“Sea Asia offers a unique marketplace where stakeholders and businesses within the maritime and offshore industry can come together, share knowledge and collaborate. By promoting a sense of community and driving these connections, we can unlock new opportunities for growth, innovation and efficiency; enabling the industry to stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive in a rapidly changing global landscape.” Mr Sukuma Verma, Managing Director, Maritime & Energy Singapore, Informa Markets, said.

Note: For more details on Sea Asia, visit https://www.sea-asia.com

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Published: 17 March, 2023

LNG Bunkering

China: Ningbo Zhoushan Port completes first LNG bunkering operation for 2025

Bunkering vessel “Hai Yang Shi You 302” supplied more than 10,000 cubic metres of LNG bunker fuel to containership “MSC Adya” at the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port port on 5 January.

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January 10, 2025

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China: Ningbo Zhoushan Port completes first LNG bunkering operation for 2025

Zhejiang Pilot Free Trade Zone Zhoushan Area on Wednesday (8 January) said Ningbo-Zhoushan Port successfully completed its first LNG bunkering operation for the year.

Bunkering vessel Hai Yang Shi You 302 supplied more than 10,000 cubic metres (m3) of LNG bunker fuel to containership MSC Adya at the port on 5 January.

Zhejiang Seaport International Trading, the bunker supplier for the operation, successfully obtained the Zhoushan Anchorage LNG bunkering licence in June 2024, extending refuelling services from dock to sea.

The company’s services cover Meishan, Chuanshan, Daxie and other port areas.

As China's first river-sea LNG transport and bunkering ship, Hai Yang Shi You is currently placed permanently at Ningbo Zhoushan Port, providing a variety of bunkering methods such as ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore.

Zhejiang Seaport International Trading will continue to expand the scope of bonded LNG bunkering operations and new alternative fuels such as green methanol, ammonia and biofuels in the Zhoushan Area.

Photo credit: Zhejiang Pilot Free Trade Zone Zhoushan Area
Published: 10 January, 2025

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Shandong Port Group bans US-sanctioned tankers from entering its ports

Group has prohibited ports to dock, unload or provide ship services to vessels on the Office of Foreign Control list managed by the US Department, according to a Reuters news report.

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January 10, 2025

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Shandong Port Group bans US-sanctioned tankers from entering its ports

China’s Shandong Port Group has reportedly blocked tankers affected by US sanctions from entering its ports, according to an exclusive news report by Reuters on Wednesday (8 January).

Citing a notice from the port, which was issued on 6 January and shared to Reuters by traders, the Group has prohibited ports to dock, unload or provide ship services to vessels on the Office of Foreign Control list managed by the US Department.

In another notice released on 7 January, the ban came after sanctioned tanker Eliza II unloaded at Yantai Port in early January.

Shandong Port operates major ports on the east coast of China including Qingdao, Rizhao and Yantai, which are major terminals for importing sanctioned oil.

The traders said the ban could slow imports into China, the world’s largest oil importing nation, and increase shipping costs.

Photo credit: Shandong Port Group
Published: 10 January, 2025

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US DoD designates COSCO Shipping and CNOOC as ‘Chinese military companies’

COSCO Shipping has responded that the company and its subsidiaries ‘have consistently adhered to local laws and regulations, maintaining strict compliance in all international operations’.

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January 10, 2025

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China: Cosco Shipping and bp to explore collaboration into methanol bunker fuel

The US Department of Defense (DoD) on Tuesday (7 January) has added China’s state-owned shipping company COSCO Shipping and two of its subsidiaries to its list of companies for allegedly having links to the Chinese military.

The subsidiaries are COSCO SHIPPING (North America) and COSCO SHIPPING Finance.

DoD released the update to the names of "Chinese military companies" operating directly or indirectly in the United States in accordance with the statutory requirement of Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2021. The Department said it will update the list with additional entities as appropriate.

Updating the Section 1260H list of "Chinese military companies" is an important continuing effort in highlighting and countering the People’s Republic of China's (PRC) Military-Civil Fusion strategy, DOD added.

The list also included other Chinese shipping-related companies such as shipbuilders China Shipbuilding Trading and China State Shipbuilding Corporation, oil company China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), CNOOC China and CNOOC International Trading.

Shipping container manufacturer China International Marine Containers (CIMC) was also included on the list of companies.

In a response to the move, COSCO Shipping said it has noted the recent inclusion of the company and its subsidiaries to the sanctions list.

“COSCO Shipping and its subsidiaries have consistently adhered to local laws and regulations, maintaining strict compliance in all international operations,” it said on its website.

“We remain committed to facilitating global trade and providing high-quality commercial shipping and logistics services to clients worldwide, including agricultural producers, manufacturers, energy firms, retailers, and exporters in the United States.”

“We emphasise that none of the aforementioned companies are ‘Chinese military companies’. We will engage with U.S. authorities to clarify this matter. This designation does not impose sanctions or export controls, and our global operations will continue uninterrupted.”

Photo credit: COSCO Shipping
Published: 10 January, 2025