Singapore has maintained the top overall position in the Leading Maritime Cities of the World report, co-developed DNV and Menon Economics, which was globally launched on Thursday (13 January) at the Singapore Maritime Foundation New Year Conversations 2022 event.
Singapore maintains its position as the leading maritime city of the world during the pandemic and the emerging green transformation of the industry, states the report.
The republic has been able to retain its position as a world-leading maritime hub during the pandemic and the emerging green transformation of the industry due to its strength in all pillars.
However, the top positions on the pillars have changed. Singapore is still number one on the Attractiveness and Competitiveness pillar. This year, Singapore has also outperformed all other cities on Maritime Technology.
A consistent strategy for innovation, targeting start-ups, and investment in digital technologies has paved the way for Singapore’s position on Maritime technology.
However, Singapore loses its number one position in Shipping Centers and Ports and Logistics to Athens and Shanghai respectively. On the Maritime Finance and Law pillar, Singapore is losing some ground, going from 5th to 8th place.
Looking five years into the future, experts at DNV and Menon Economics predict Singapore will keep its position as the global leader, while Shanghai will grow in importance and become the second most important maritime city.
Note: Manifold Times readers will be able to downloaded the full Leading Maritime Cities of the World report here.
Photo credit: Leading Maritime Cities of the World, DNV
Published: 13 January, 2022
Program introduces periodic assessments, mass flow metering data analysis, and regular training for relevant key personnel to better handle the MFMS to ensure a high level of continuous operational competency.
To fund LNG-fuelled ships, LNG bunkering vessels, ballast water treatment equipment, and SOx scrubber projects.
With pandemic-related demand loss heavily concentrated in the transport fuel sector, the market for refined products next year will be smaller than 2015, states report.
Bahri Yanbu drifted for almost two and a half days after main engine had to be stopped due to faults.
FLL project comprises a floating barge with LNG bunkering facilities for harbour crafts and small vessels; engine systems to be fully operational by Q1 2022.
It is time to reconsider the Bunker Convention’s applicable limits given the devastating effect that as little as 1,000 tonnes of heavy fuel oil can cause, says lawyer.
Program introduces periodic assessments, mass flow metering data analysis, and regular training for relevant key personnel to better handle the MFMS to ensure a high level of continuous operational competency.
U.S. Claims Register Summary recorded a total USD 833 million claim from a total 180 creditors against O.W. Bunker USA, according to the creditor list seen by Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times.
Glencore purchased fuel through Straits Pinnacle which contracted supply from Unicious Energy. Contaminated HSFO was loaded at Khor Fakkan port and shipped to a FSU in Tanjong Pelepas, Malaysia to be further blended.
Individuals were employees of surveying companies engaged by Shell to inspect the volume of oil loaded onto the vessels which Shell supplied oil to; they allegedly accepted bribes totalling at least USD 213,000.
MPA preliminary investigations revealed that the affected marine fuel was supplied by Glencore Singapore Pte Ltd who later sold part of the same cargo to PetroChina International (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
‘MPA had immediately contacted the relevant bunker suppliers to take necessary steps to ensure that the relevant batch of fuel was no longer supplied. Further investigations are currently on-going,’ it informs.
