https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/16/sing-fuels-daily-report-16-april-2025/
Singapore
Pronounced spike in low-level crimes in the Singapore Strait
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed a rise in global piracy and armed robbery incidents in the first quarter of 2025 – driven by a spike of incidents in the Singapore Strait. A total of 45 cases of piracy and armed robbery against ships were recorded in the first three months...
https://splash247.com/pronounced-spike-in-low-level-crimes-in-the-singapore-strait/
BW Epic Kosan announces Maltby successor
BW Epic Kosan has promoted its chief commercial officer, Jakob Bode, to the position of CEO, taking over from Charles Maltby at the gas owner. Andreas Sohmen-Pao, chairman of the board of BW Epic Kosan, said: “We are very grateful to Charles for his dedication and for the successes under his...
https://splash247.com/bw-epic-kosan-announces-maltby-successor/
Jaldhi Overseas moves for chemical tanker newbuilds
Singapore-based owner Jaldhi Overseas has moved to bolster and renew its chemical tanker fleet with six stainless steel newbuilds from Japan and China. The shipping arm of India’s Bothra Group has contracted Asakawa Shipbuilding for two 26,000 dwt stainless steel chemical carriers and one 20,000...
https://splash247.com/jaldhi-overseas-moves-for-chemical-tanker-newbuilds/
Singapore’s Vasi becomes first liner casualty of 2025
Vasi Shipping, a small Singaporean containership operator, has filed for bankruptcy. The company, founded 13 years ago, has $19m of debt owed to creditors. Previously, it operated on intra-Asia routes on three owned ships, all of which it has sold recently to try and pay back debts. “The gap...
https://splash247.com/singapores-vasi-becomes-first-liner-casualty-of-2025/
Cyan’s Sentinel Marine contracts MPSV newbuilds in China
Aberdeen-based offshore support vessel specialist Sentinel Marine is expanding its fleet through a deal with China’s Jiangmen Hangtong Shipbuilding for up to four multipurpose newbuildings. The shipbuilding contract involves one firm 65-m energy support vessel with options for three more units. The...
https://splash247.com/cyans-sentinel-marine-contracts-mpsv-newbuilds-in-china/