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Maritime and shipping

Singapore adds 94 ships to registry in September as vessel reflagging accelerates

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Singapore added 94 ships to its registry in the month September, taking the total number of ships to 4,230.
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Singapore added 94 ships to its registry in the month September, taking the total number of ships to 4,230.

Three killed, three others hurt in Johor container ship blaze

The deceased - 59-year-old Malaysian, a man in his 40s from the Philippines, and a Briton in his 40s - are all crewmen of the ship.
The deceased - 59-year-old Malaysian, a man in his 40s from the Philippines, and a Briton in his 40s - are all crewmen of the ship.

S’pore’s PSA International among operators considered for Panama Canal’s twin terminal project

A general view of the Port of Balboa in Panama City, Panama, 27 October 2025. The Panama Canal Authority announced plans to award a concession for developing two new ports, one on each side of the canal, by the end of 2026. These container ports are expected to be operational by early 2029, representing an investment of approximately US$2.6 billion.
A general view of the Port of Balboa in Panama City, Panama, 27 October 2025. The Panama Canal Authority announced plans to award a concession for developing two new ports, one on each side of the canal, by the end of 2026. These container ports are expected to be operational by early 2029, representing an investment of approximately US$2.6 billion.

Ship with radioactive zinc dust stuck near Philippine port, official says

Seatrium bags $170 million worth of new contract wins ahead of Q3 results

All works for the projects are set to complete by the first quarter of 2026.
All works for the projects are set to complete by the first quarter of 2026.

Fire at its Batam shipyard on Oct 15 left 13 dead, 18 injured, says Singapore-listed ASL Marine

A fire on Oct 15, 2025, at a Batam shipyard, belonging to an ASL Marine unit, left 13 workers dead and 18 injured.
A fire on Oct 15, 2025, at a Batam shipyard, belonging to an ASL Marine unit, left 13 workers dead and 18 injured.

Singapore-registered vessel involved in collision in China waters; no injuries among crew: MPA

LNG tanker reportedly getting fuel from sanctioned Russian ship belongs to China firm: Sources

Shadow-fleet vessels typically use signalling to mask their whereabouts, with the ships used to skirt sanctions or evade environmental requirements.
Shadow-fleet vessels typically use signalling to mask their whereabouts, with the ships used to skirt sanctions or evade environmental requirements.

S’pore, China to establish national green and digital shipping corridor; pledge to deepen ties

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) welcomes Chinese Premier Li Qiang at Parliament House on Oct 25.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) welcomes Chinese Premier Li Qiang at Parliament House on Oct 25.

Trump’s assault on offshore wind brings ship orders to a standstill, Seatrium contract affected

Orders for new US offshore wind vessels have stopped, with a US$475 million contract for Seatrium to build a vessel cancelled.
Orders for new US offshore wind vessels have stopped, with a US$475 million contract for Seatrium to build a vessel cancelled.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.