Shipping & Marine
Keppel, Sembcorp start talks on possible merger
Keppel, Sembcorp start talks on possible merger
Keppel is also in talks with Temasek on selling its legacy rigs.
Three new VCs to boost MPA’s maritime tech startup accelerator programme
The new partner VCs are bringing in $30m of potential funding in the programme.
Daily briefing: Shipping crisis to emerge from southern China outbreak; US, EU to draft new global trade standards
And Singapore’s Carro has raised $360m in its latest funding round.
Sembcorp Marine flags hiring challenges, project delays
Sembcorp Marine said Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) restrictions would impact its operations.
Keppel offshoot gets US$2.3b contract to build Petrobas vessel
Keppel Shipyard has been contracted to build a floating production, storage and offloading vessel for Brazil's national oil company.
MPA launches first ship-to-ship bunkering of an LNG-fuelled oil tanker
The bunkering operation was carried out in partnership with FueLNG Bellina.
Stricter seaport regulations implemented following four positive COVID-19 cases
Expect more frequent testing for fronline workers and stricter zoning measures.
Yangzijiang net profit sails by 89% with record high order book
The China-based shipbuilder recorded a net profit of RMB717.7m for the first quarter of 2021.
Here are nine strategies Singapore could use to decarbonise the martime industry
The Singapore government has received an international panel's reccomendations on having an eco-friendly maritime industry.
Singapore maritime IT market to generate $6.4b by 2030
It is set to achieve a 7.9% annual growth rate from 2021.
Shell to trial hydrogen fuel cells for ships in Singapore
The company will charter both the trial vessel and the hydrogen fuel provider.
MPA launches Singapore's first maritime drone estate
It provides space to test-bed and develop drone technology for maritime applications.
Ong Ye Kung eyes global maritime decarbonisation centre in Singapore
Public consultations will be held to develop the Maritime Singapore Decarbonisation Blueprint 2050 by year end, the transport minister added.
MPA supports first marine biofuel training in Singapore
The trial was done by BHP, Oldendorff Carriers, and GoodFuels.
Increased port dues to weigh down ships visiting Singapore from 2022
Higher dues will be collected to help maintain the Port of Singapore.
PSA may face schedule disruption if Suez canal blockage is prolonged
Minister for Transport Ong Ye Kung warns that supplies to Singapore may be delayed by one to two weeks.
First ship-to-containership LNG bunkering operation in Asia undertaken
It underscores Singapore’s goal to become a leading LNG bunkering hub in Asia.
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