Singapore: Sembawang Shipyard has bagged three FSO and LNG repair and upgrading contracts worth S$130m.

Singapore: The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) has welcomed the air strikes on Somali pirate bases.

Singapore: The busy container port of Singapore handled larger box throughput in April compared to year ago levels, according to figures from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

In this week’s issue - As tanker owners struggle with soaring bunker costs and rates that do not even represent breakeven Intertanko is set to roll out a fuel optimisation tool to its members.

Singapore: The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will make it compulsory for all vessels entering and leaving the special bunkering anchorages to engage pilot services.

Tokyo: The G6 Alliance will not be reinstating a seventh loop between Asia and Europe due to unsuitable market conditions.

Singapore: The Isle of Man Ship Registry is close to setting up a representative office in Singapore as part of a concerted effort to engage more closely with Asian shipowners.

Singapore: The Seatrade Asia Awards last night honoured the best in Asian shipping with Khalid Hashim of Precious Shipping receiving the Seatrade Lifetime Achievement Award.

Singapore: Sea Asia 2013, the latest edition of the iconic maritime conference and exhibition, was launched at Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Singapore today.

Singapore: Law firm Squire Sanders is looking to expand its shipping practice as it opens up in Singapore.