Strait of Johor

Singapore Seeks More Details from KL on Ship-To-Ship Transfer Hub


The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said that Singapore has requested information from Malaysia about its plan to develop a ship-to-ship (STS) transfer project in the Strait of Johor facing Tuas, reports The Straits Times.

No communication received?

A spokesman for MFA said that “The Government of Singapore has not received any communication or information from Malaysia related to the development of a ship-to-ship transfer hub in the Strait of Johor by KA Petra and Hutchison Port Holdings.”

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Malaysia Launches US$ 180 Million STS Facility in Johor

  • US$180 million project off Johor’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas, enabling ships to transfer their cargo to other vessels without having to dock at the piers.
  • The 1,200-hectare facility, will allow higher shipping flexibility and cut costs for shippers and can accommodate up to 30 vessels at one time.

Malaysia launches project for ship-to-ship transfers in Strait of Johor, reports The Straits Times.

Cost effective project

Malaysia is developing a US$150 to US$180 million (S$204 million to S$244...

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