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SINGAPORE OIL SPILL DURING BUNKER OPERATION FOR BULKER The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is reporting an oil spill during a bunkering operation in one of its anchorages that was quickly controlled.  They believe that the oil has been dispersed but as a precaution, a vessel with a boom was deployed into the Changi […]

MAERSK INKS LONG TERM BIO-METHANOL SUPPLY DEAL Maersk has been a leader in the move to use green methanol to fuel its ships reducing carbon emissions by operating the world’s first methanol dual-fuel container ships, however, securing supplies of green methanol has not proved to be easy. With the latest agreement with LONGi the Copenhagen-headquartered shipping company said […]

Natural gas surpassed coal in the early 2000s and is expected to surpass oil by the mid-2030s, becoming the world’s leading energy source. This transition is primarily driven by environmental factors and local climate conditions, as natural gas has lower carbon emissions and higher efficiency. Extensive pipeline systems and liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure support […]

Common Interview Questions and How To Answer Them This is your ultimate guide to common interview questions. Close out the year right by acing your upcoming interview with this curated video of interview responses. Video: Top Responses to Common Interview Questions You might already know that an updated resume and a polished cover letter will […]

The New Regulation By Singapore Customs Regarding Advance Cargo Information Submission According to the “amended Free Trade Zone regulations effective from March 2024, starting from September 1, 2024”, cargo owners will be required to submit information about cargoes being exported, imported, or transshipped to Customs before the cargo arrives at the port. According to the […]

How Ships Fight Corrosion at Sea? Corrosion can be a major issue for any industry that works with metal, including the shipping industry. The harsh marine climate, with its high salt and moisture levels, makes the ships prone to corrosion. If left unattended, it can weaken the ship’s construction, raising safety issues and requiring expensive […]

Philippines, China Trade Blame After Vessels Collide in South China Sea BEIJING/MANILA, Aug 19 (Reuters) – The Philippines and China accused each other on Monday of ramming vessels and performing dangerous maneuvers in the South China Sea, the latest flare-up after the two nations agreed last month to try to manage disagreements at sea. China’s Coast Guard said in a statement a Philippine vessel which had ignored its repeated warnings […]

China Says Philippine Vessel ‘Deliberately Collided’ With Chinese Vessel BEIJING, Aug 19 (Reuters) – China’s Coast Guard said a Philippine vessel that had ignored its repeated warnings “deliberately collided” with a Chinese vessel in an “unprofessional and dangerous” manner in the disputed South China Sea, according to statements on Monday. A short video of the incident posted on China Coast Guard’s social media showed the collision […]

Cyber Security Characteristics of the Maritime Industry Cybersecurity is crucial due to its potential impact on personnel, vessels, the environment, companies, and cargo. It involves protecting IT platforms, operational technology (OT) platforms (including hardware and software that directly monitor/control physical equipment and processes, often on ships), and information/data from unauthorized access, manipulation, and destruction. Cyber […]