Both ships were discovered at about 3.00 pm on Sunday (5 April) around the Quang-Ninh-Haiphong bay area; neither one was able to prove the validity of their cargo.

Oil tanker numbered BT 98144TS was discovered by Command of the Coast Guard Region 3 to be behaving suspiciously at 2.30 pm on Thursday 2, April.

Reconnaissance Task Force No.2 discovered ‘modified’ fishing vessel BTr 99996 behaving suspiciously at the Binh Thuan sea area on 30 March.

Bunker trading house Praxis Energy Agents Pte Ltd has earlier initiated a winding up application against Jungwon Maritime at the High Court in Singapore in 2019.

Petro Grand FZE, Alphabet International DMCC, Swissol Trade DMCC, Alam Al Tharwa General Trading LLC, and Alwaneo LLC Co reportedly falsified origin of Iranian petroleum.

Winding up application directed to be heard before the court sitting of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore at 10:00am on 27 March.

CV Shipping is believed to be a 50/50 joint venture between PetroChina International (Singapore) Pte Ltd and Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA).

Skippers of both vessels pleaded guilty and were fined MYR 20,000 at the Kota Tinggi Courthouse; vessels to be released upon payment of fines.

All three vessels were caught in an alleged illegal ship to ship operation 12.3 nautical miles east of Tanjung Balau on Wednesday morning, according to MMEA.

Captain of oil tanker could not produce a record for the sale and purchase of the diesel, which has since been confiscated along with the vessel.

TG 90214 TS detained at the Southwest coastal area by task force of Coast Guard Region 4 Command and escorted to Nam Can Ca Mau port.

Revised guidelines on scrubber air and water discharge performance made more stringent; to be adopted after the MEPC meeting in early April.

Cargo vessel carrying 20,000 litres of undocumented diesel detained in Bintulu; case referred to Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs.

Winding up application is scheduled to be heard before the Court sitting at the High Court of Singapore at 10.00 a.m. on 20 March 2020.

Maritime insurer discusses potential commercial disputes it foresees post IMO 2020, and outlines response parameters for legal costs covers.

Stakeholders remain in close coordination to resolve the incident as soon as possible while obeying safety rules and procedures, says Brazilian Navy.

3,912 dwt MT Courageous with 16 crew onboard found illegally anchored in Cambodian waters by Coast Guard.

Mercantile & Maritime iterates stance as a group operating in full compliance with trade laws and maritime regulations.

Current auditor cannot travel to PRC to perform any audit procedures on the outstanding financial results, it states.

Application under Section 211B(1) of the Companies Act to be heard before High Court of Singapore on 16 March.

U.S. Court sentencing scheduled for 20 March; maximum statutory penalty is six years’ imprisonment and a fine.

‘United States is determined to prevent the looting of Venezuela’s oil assets by the corrupt Maduro regime,’ says Steven T. Mnuchin.

Inspection found the ship was manned by 7 crew members, however 2 of the crew members, including the ship Master, are missing.

Ince & Co. outline implications of current de-bunkering malpractices that have arisen, and how to safely navigate the upcoming carriage ban.

MMEA states Malaysia’s territorial waters extend as far as Eastern Bank, Ramunia Shoal, and North Patch despite being beyond 12 nautical miles from nearest land.

Vietnam 4th Coast Guard Region Command found 100,000 litres of undocumented diesel oil on board 96868 TS on Friday.

Both tankers found sailing suspiciously close together and investigations revealed numerous violations of the law, according to MMEA.

Meeting to be held on 25 February for updating creditors on liquidation administration and various winding up related activities.

Application for Bulk Marine, formerly known as Sino Marine Agencies, will be heard on 21 February at the Singapore High Court, say lawyers.

Ship management company pleads guilty to illegally dumping bilge waste, destroying and altering Topaz Express waste discharge records.

Though computer models analysing automatic identification system data to determine if illegal fuel bunkering can be detected using vessel pattern analysis.

Spokesman enforces Penang division of MMEA will continue constant vigilance in surveillance around island.

The second arrest in 24 hours by MMEA in Penang was at 8.5 nautical miles north of Teluk Bahang; vessel had 21 crew onboard.

Key legal discussions on 1 March 2020 carriage ban; enforcement actions against vessels; and claims under bunker supply contracts under focus.

Bunker quality claims are not new to the industry, but these claims going global indicate an issue with the stability of low sulphur fuel.

Outbreak is increasingly putting a strain on businesses and shippers should be well armed with relevant contractual terms to ensure smooth negotiations.

WHO has declared the outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and has proposed certain Temporary Recommendations be issued.

MMEA detains Master and Third Engineer of Xie Rong 12 for further investigation under Malaysia’s Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952.

Order effective 10 January initiated by Hudong Heavy Machinery Co. Ltd, Shanghai Spare Parts Branch.

Complaint relates to decision making process of on-going tender to operate Labuan’s containerised port.

In the event of unavailability of compliant fuel, members are required to document and evidence all steps taken to achieve compliance (Regulation 18.2.1.2).

Marine Prime being investigated over failure of meeting ‘Safe Manning Certificate’ and anchoring in a non-anchorage area without permission.

Netherlands-flagged cargo vessel was detained 22.2 nautical miles southwest of Kendi Island while anchoring.

The Singapore-registered oil tanker was detained 26 nautical miles north of Penang Island while anchoring.

A former tanker captain pleads guilty to six counts of abetting to dishonestly receiving stolen property.

HD1591 detained with 600m3 of sand cargo and BV5491TS detained with 30 m3 of diesel oil cargo on Sunday.

BIMCO clarifies discord between verification procedure for statutory and commercial fuel oil samples.

Further investigations found the ships had transferred 37,000 litres of diesel worth USD 19,000.

DPRK tanker conducted STS oil transfer operations on 16 and 17 December, said Japanese government.

Maritime authorities of Penang have always been serious about enforcing the law, says spokesman.

The similar vessel was also detained by authorities about a year ago over 120,000 litres of diesel oil.

The 36,955 dwt chemical and oil carrier has been sold for approximately USD 13.4 million on 18 December.

Captain unable to present invoices and documents proving the legality of 30,000 litres of product, it says.

Ship captain jailed 5.5 years from profiting in MGO theft from Shell’s Pulau Bukom refinery at Singapore.

Vessel earlier known as Bossoil 1 the subject of a bunker claim by Singapore-based Staroil Energy Pte Ltd.

Hanwa obtained judgement following an “Emergency Arbitration” application on 18 July 2018 to prevent the risk of dissipation by the former Singapore-based bunkering firms.

Lawyers of the ex-Regional Marine Manager of BP Singapore, the Executive Director of Pacific Prime Trading, and Deputy Public Prosecutors were present at the State Courts on Wednesday.

The Singapore Bunkering license holding entity has been renamed Vitol Bunkers (S) Pte Ltd and from 1 April 2020 all bunker deliveries will be carried out by Vitol Bunkers (S) Pte Ltd.

Seeks to enforce either arbitration clause under contract or to dismiss NuStar and TPP respective liability claims, according to documents obtained by Manifold Times.

‘We are closely monitoring the rapidly developing COVID-2019 situation while remaining committed to working with the bunkering industry to ensure minimal disruption to bunkering operations and services.’

The emergency preparedness exercise involving SCDF, PCG, MPA, and Sinanju was carried out on the LNG dual-fuel bunker tanker at Raffles Anchorage on 17 March, learned Manifold Times.