Singapore News


Six Partners Selected by MPA for In-Water Hull Inspection, Cleaning Trials in the Port of Singapore

Apr 22, 2026

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has selected six partners under its Call for Proposals (CFP) to advance and scale up in-water hull inspection and cleaning solutions in the Port of Singapore, in support of more efficient and lower-emission shipping…

Ammonia Fuel Sales Plan Advances in Singapore

Apr 20, 2026

NYK Bulkship (Asia), Golden Island and Yara Clean Ammonia Norge have concluded a non-binding Term Sheet that paves the way towards a partnership to supply low-carbon ammonia as a marine fuel in Singapore.The companies began discussions in the beginning of 2024 to explore the launch of the business…

Singapore: Container Ship Fire Extinguished

Apr 12, 2026

A fire involving containers on board the London-registered container vessel Ever Lenient at Singapore’s PSA Pasir Panjang Terminal was extinguished on April 11.Firefighting efforts continued through the night, led by the Singapore Civil Defence Force…

New Wildlife Trafficking Compendium Released for Singapore

Apr 01, 2026

Home to one of the world’s busiest transshipment hubs, Singapore is stepping up to shield its maritime sector from wildlife traffickers, with a targeted guide to help industry members spot and stop those exploiting shipping systems.The Red Flag…

Shale Oil Components Detected in Marine Fuels, says VPS

Apr 01, 2026

VPS has seen an increase in the levels of shale oil components in marine fuels bunkered recently in Singapore. Although we have received no reports of problems, from vessels using these fuels, we do recommend caution as detailed below:Over the course of February and March 2026…

Japanese Consortium Plans Ammonia Bunkering Operations in Singapore

Mar 17, 2026

Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and NYK Bulkship (Asia) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly conduct a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study and explore the ownership of a newbuild ammonia bunkering vessel for application in Singapore…

Singapore Developing Master Maritime Plan

Mar 08, 2026

Amidst a more complex and uncertain operating environment, Singapore’s MPA is charting the long-term direction for Maritime Singapore. This includes developing strategies to seize growth opportunities and strengthen Singapore’s position as a key node in global trade…

Singapore Bunker Sales Maintain Strong Start in 2026

Feb 15, 2026

Marine fuel sales at the world's largest bunker hub of Singapore posted a strong start to 2026, driven by healthy demand and higher price premiums, based on port data and trade sources.January 2026 volumes totalled 5.23 million metric tons, up 16…

PSA Singapore, MOL O.S.K. Lines to Establish Singapore Ro-Ro Terminal

Jan 29, 2026

PSA Singapore (PSA) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd (MOL) today announced the formation of a joint venture (JV) Ro-Ro (roll-on/roll-off) terminal in Singapore. The partnership marks a step towards enhancing operational quality and unlocking greater synergies in global automobile logistics…

Singapore Opens Applications for Additional LNG Bunkering Licenses

Jan 14, 2026

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has opened applications for additional licenses to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel in the Port of Singapore.The license application is open to both existing LNG licensees and new entrants…

Singapore Boasts Record 2025

Jan 13, 2026

Singapore posted record port performance in 2025, supported by resilient global trade and fuel offtake.The nation achieved a record of 3.22 billion gross tonnage (GT) of vessel arrivals and 44.66 million TEUs of container throughput in 2025 – a 3…

Singapore Posts Record Port Performance in 2025, Looks Ahead for 2026

Jan 13, 2026

Singapore posted record port performance in 2025, supported by resilient global trade and fuel off take. This was announced by Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport Mr Murali Pillai, who was the Guest-of-Honor at the annual Singapore…

Singapore to Bunker Methanol Next Year

Nov 24, 2025

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will issue licenses to supply methanol as marine fuel in the Port of Singapore from January 1, 2026, following the Call for Applications launched in March 2025.Licenses will be awarded to Global Energy Trading…

Singapore to Award Licences for Methanol Bunkering

Nov 24, 2025

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will issue licenses to supply methanol as marine fuel in the Port of Singapore from January 1, 2026, following the Call for Applications launched in March 2025. This marks an important step…

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