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Sarawak and Sabah Shipowners against prohibiting single hull vessels carrying oil cargo

‘Ship movement in the Rejang River will come to a halt and the economy will be disastrously affected if the move is implemented,’ said Association President.
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The Sarawak and Sabah Shipowners Association in late October reportedly said it is against the implementation of a shipping notice (MSN) issued by the Marine Department of Malaysia in August this year.

The notice prohibits existing single hulled, single bottom tankers under the Malaysia Flag from carrying oil as cargo irrespective of the age of the vessel. 

The MSN clarified that only double hulled, double bottom tankers would be permitted for such operations.

In the notice, the Marine Department explained that the move was to prevent any oil spills should a collision occur involving a single hull vessel.

However, Sarawak and Sabah tanker owners felt it was unfair to impose this regulation upon them as it involves a considerable amount of resources to comply within the stipulated time frame.

Ling Soon King, President of the Sarawak and Sabah Shipowners Association said such a regulation would negatively impact economic activities of vessels that relied on transporting diesel fuel as cargo.

“Ship movement in the Rejang River will come to a halt and the economy disastrously effected if the move is implemented,” said Ling. 

“About 99% of our oil tankers are single hulled and, with this new ruling, all of them will have to stop carrying petrol and diesel to their respective users with immediate effect. 

“Single-hull oil tankers have been carrying oil for the past decades (in Sarawak) and nothing serious has happened. Why the change in policies all of a sudden?”

Ling further added that the Sarawak state Marine Department permits single hull vessels to carry oil as cargo and the association would be willing to comply with those regulations.

On behalf of the association, Ling urged the Sarawak Marine Department to make a stand on the matter so that shipowners will be able to strategise their business plans efficiently moving forward.

Related: Malaysia: Marine Department clarifies types of oil permitted as cargo on tankers


Photo credit: Sarawak and Sabah Shipowners Association
Published: 17 November, 2020

 

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Singapore: Final meeting scheduled for Tiger LNG Shipping Pte Ltd

Meeting will be held on 29 June at 190 Middle Road #17-05 Fortune Centre Singapore 188979 to hear any explanation that may be given by the liquidator, according to Government Gazette notice.
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The final meeting for Tiger LNG Shipping Pte Ltd has been scheduled to take place on 29 June, according to the company’s liquidators on a notice posted on Friday (29 May) on the Government Gazette.

The meetings will be held at 10.30am at 190 Middle Road #17-05 Fortune Centre Singapore 188979. 

The meeting is being held for the purpose of having an account laid before the meeting showing the manner in which the winding up has been conducted and the property of the company disposed of, and of hearing any explanation that may be given by the liquidator.

The following are the details of the liquidator:

LUM CHI LUP BENNY
c/o 190 Middle Road
#17-05 Fortune Centre
Singapore 188979

 

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Published: 2 June, 2026

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Singapore: Annual general meetings scheduled for Xin Guang Shipping and An Xing Shipping

Annual general meeting of the company and creditors for An Xing Shipping and Xin Guang Shipping will be held by electronic means on 11 June and 12 June respectively.

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May 28, 2026

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Several notices were published on the Government Gazette on Tuesday (26 May) regarding the annual general meetings of the companies and creditors to be held electronically from 5 to 6 May for Xin Guang Shipping Pte Ltd and An Xing Shipping Pte Ltd. 

Annual general meeting for Xin Guang Shipping are to be held on 12 June at the following times:

  • Annual general meeting of the Company at 2pm
  • Annual general meeting of the creditors of the Company at 3pm

Annual general meeting for An Xing Shipping are to be held on 11 June at the following times:

  • Annual general meeting of the Company at 2pm
  • Annual general meeting of the creditors of the Company at 3pm

The agenda for all the meetings are:

  • To receive an update on the liquidation.
  • To receive an account of the Liquidators’ acts and dealings, and of the conduct of the winding up.

The following are the details of the liquidator: 

Ho May Kee
Liquidator
c/o 8 Marina View
#40-04/05 Asia Square Tower 1
Singapore 018960

 

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Published: 28 May, 2026

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Singapore: Notice of intended dividend issued for Xihe Capital Pte Ltd

Xihe Capital Pte Ltd and its subsidiaries are owned by the Lim family, who are also the owners of the embattled Hin Leong Trading.
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May 25, 2026

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A notice to declare the intended dividend of Xihe Capital Pte Ltd to its creditors has been posted on the Government Gazette on Wednesday (15 April).

Xihe Capital Pte Ltd and its subsidiaries are owned by the Lim family, who are also the owners of the embattled Hin Leong Trading.

The following are the details of the notice of intended dividend:

Name of Company : XIHE CAPITAL (PTE.) LTD. (IN CREDITORS’ VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION)

Unique Entity No. / Registration No. : 201727410K

Address of Registered Office : 10 ANSON ROAD, #10-10, INTERNATIONAL PLAZA SINGAPORE 079903

Last Day for Receiving Proofs : 5 June 2026

Name of Liquidator : TAM CHEE CHONG

Address : c/o 10 ANSON ROAD, #10-10, INTERNATIONAL PLAZA SINGAPORE 079903

 

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Published: 25 May, 2026

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