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Tumpuan Megah Development secures exclusive bunkering arrangement with Lumut port

TMD and Lumut Maritime Terminal will also set up a bunkering terminal namely “Pit-Stop Bunker Hub @ Lumut” to support the business venture.
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Manifold Times was present at the signing ceremony between Straits Inter Logistics Berhad and Lumut Maritime Terminal Sdn Bhd in Malaysia on Tuesday:

Tumpuan Megah Development Sdn Bhd (TMD), the bunkering subsidiary of Malaysia-listed Straits Inter Logistics Berhad (Straits), on Tuesday (1 October) entered into a fuel bunkering services agreement with Lumut Maritime Terminal Sdn Bhd (LMTSB) – the operator of Lumut port which handles over 500 ships per annum.

The agreement, which has a contract period of one year commencing 1 October, with option for renewal, will oversee the establishment of “Pit-Stop Bunker Hub @ Lumut” a bunkering terminal set up for the business venture.

LMTSB has agreed to appoint TMD with the exclusive right to operate, manage and provide bunker services located at or within Lumut Port limit including but not limited to jetties/ wharfs, anchorage area and the designated Pit-stop Bunker area.

TMD has in turn obtained the appropriate Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA) licences from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Customer Affairs (KPDNHEP) to commence marine fuel delivery services at Lumut.

“TMD is currently operating its business in eight ports in Malaysia,” said Straits Group Managing Director Dato' Sri Ho Kam Choy.

“By entering into this Agreement with LMTSB, TMD hopes to establish a base in bunkering business in Lumut and subsequently to further enlarge its bunkering business in the western region of Peninsular Malaysia.”

According to Dato' Sri Ho, the tie-up with LMTSB is part of Strait’s overall strategy to establish collaboration with strategic ports in Malaysia to bunker for vessels within their port limits.

Straits expects the new venture to contribute positively to the revenue and future earnings of the Straits Group from the financial year ending December 31, 2019 onwards.

“We believe that the opportunity to collaborate with LMTSB will bring forth new dimensions to both parties’ infrastructures which will allow both parties to tap the vast potential in the bunkering industry,” he adds.

“The tie-up with LMTSB definitely marks an important milestone for Straits for its expansion in the bunkering business.”

At present, TMD operates in eight ports in Malaysia, which include, Pasir Gudang Port, Tanjung Pelepas Port, Johor Bahru Port, Kuantan Port, Kemaman Port, Kuala Terengganu Port, Labuan Port and Miri Port, all of which are licenced under PDA Licences for its bunkering services.

LMTSB owns and operates the Lumut Port at Kg Acheh, Lumut and has been in operation for more than 20 years. In 2002, Lumut Port began to operate and manage Lekir Bulk Terminal. Strategically located off the Straits of Malacca on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia in Perak, the Port was established as a State Port and a catalyst for economic growth, development and industrialisation of Perak and the nation in general.

“This valuable tie-up with Maritime Terminal also fits well into the Groups strategy to established collaborations with strategic ports throughout Malaysia to bunker for vessels within their port limit,” said Dato' Sri Ho.

“We are excited and stand ready to tap the huge bunkering market potential of vessels sailing through the Straits of Malacca together with our valued partner, Lumut Maritime Terminal Sdn Bhd.

“Straits and Tumpuan Megah with its enlarged network and infrastructure is currently at the forefront to expand its geographical footprint and today’s collaboration with Lumut Maritime Terminal will bring together enhanced value creation by tapping on both parties infrastructure to exploit the vast bunkering potential in Straits of Malacca.”

A coastal town in the rapidly-developing Manjung district of Perak, Lumut is strategically located off the Straits of Malacca, which is a crucial shipping route for global trade.

The establishment of its very-own bunkering terminal at Lumut Port offers Straits a well-positioned location to service more than 100,000 vessels passing through the Straits of Malacca annually, it adds.

Ships plying through Straits of Malacca can now save the time, deviation cost as well as port charges that were incurred previously just for calling into a port for bunkering services, following the launch of Straits' bunkering terminal at the Lumut Port.

Straits' fuel bunkering terminal is named Pit-Stop Bunker Hub @ Lumut for its quick, reliable and efficient bunkering services.

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Published: 1 October, 2019
 

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Malaysia: MMEA detains two vessels over suspected illegal ship-to-ship transfer off Johor

Other than the vessels, MMEA also seized a cargo of oil, bringing the total value of the seizure to MYR 260 million (USD 61.9 million).
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Malaysia: MMEA detains two vessels over suspected illegal ship-to-ship transfer off Johor

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained tugboat and dredger suspected of conducting an unauthorised ship-to-ship (STS) transfer in Malaysian waters.

The two Malaysian-registered vessels were detained at around 3.20am on Wednesday by an MMEA patrol boat after the agency received public information about two suspicious vessels seen operating alongside each other about 1.4 nautical miles northwest of Tanjung Buai.

MMEA Tanjung Sedili Zone Acting Director Maritime Commander Mohd Najib Sam said further inspection found that the tugboat was operated by five crew members, including its skipper, comprising Malaysian and Indonesian nationals aged between 26 and 58.

The dredger was operated by 13 crew members, including its skipper, all Malaysian nationals aged between 22 and 51.

“Further inspection also found a quantity of oil cargo believed to be without any documents relating to ownership and delivery,” Najib said.

Both vessels and the oil cargo have been seized for further investigation. The total value of the seizure, including the two vessels and the oil cargo, is estimated at MYR 260 million (USD 64 million).

The case is being investigated under Section 491B(1)(K) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (MSO) 1952 for allegedly conducting ship-to-ship activities without authorisation from the Malaysian Director of Marine.

The vessels are also being investigated under Section 491B(1)(L) of the MSO 1952 for allegedly anchoring without permission, as well as under the Customs Act 1967 in connection with the oil cargo suspected of lacking the required documentation.

 

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Published: 3 September, 2026

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WK NatPower expands inland shipping electrification drive into Jiangsu

WK NatPower and Jiangsu Port Investment will strengthen collaboration across the maritime, port and clean energy sectors, bringing together expertise in shipping, port infrastructure and electrification technologies.
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WK NatPower expands inland shipping electrification drive into Jiangsu

Wah Kwong NatPower (WK NatPower) on Wednesday (2 September) said it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jiangsu Port Group Investment Management Co Ltd (Jiangsu Port Investment), a wholly owned subsidiary of Jiangsu Port Group, at the Jiangsu International Maritime Conference in Nanjing. 

The company said the MoU strengthens collaboration across the maritime, port and clean energy sectors, bringing together expertise in shipping, port infrastructure and electrification technologies.

As China’s leading province for inland waterway transport, with the country’s largest inland waterway network, Jiangsu plays a critical role in the nation’s shipping and logistics system. 

“The partnership represents a strategic step in WK NatPower’s China strategy,” the company said in a statement. 

Building on the momentum of its Zhejiang projects, WK NatPower is extending its footprint further into one of the country’s most significant inland shipping areas. By leveraging the strengths of their respective parent companies, Jiangsu Port Group, Wah Kwong Maritime Transport and NatPower, the parties will also establish a cooperation mechanism to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration and enhance the complementary use of global maritime and port resources.

From a technological perspective, WK NatPower is evolving from individual charging infrastructure towards integrated energy systems combining charging, battery storage and battery-swapping solutions capable of serving a broader range of operational scenarios. 

By combining the international experience and global network of WK NatPower and its partner NatPower Marine, with Jiangsu Port Group’s local resources and project delivery capabilities, the partnership will promote coordinated regional development. 

It also demonstrates WK NatPower’s commitment to the electrification of China’s inland waterway transport sector.

 

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Published: 3 September, 2026

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Hercules Tanker Management’s ‘Ultra-Spec Series’ tanker “Vanessa” begins maiden voyage

Designed for worldwide deployment, the series can transport and supply conventional marine fuels as well as alternative fuels up to B100 and methanol.
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Hercules Tanker Management’s ‘Ultra-Spec Series’ tanker “Vanessa” begins maiden voyage

Hercules Tanker Management (HTM) on Wednesday (2 September) said its latest Ultra-Spec Series of next-generation tankers, Hercules Vanessa, has commenced her maiden voyage.

HTM is the shipping venture launched by John A. Bassadone, founder and CEO of independent marine fuel supplier Peninsula.

The 10-vessel programme forms part of the company’s long-term fleet renewal strategy, replacing ageing tonnage with more efficient vessels while delivering the future-ready capability needed to support the maritime industry’s evolving energy landscape. 

Designed for worldwide deployment, the series can transport and supply conventional marine fuels as well as alternative fuels up to B100 and methanol. 

Hercules Vanessa is also the first in the series to feature MarineLINE, a high-performance cargo tank coating system. 

The vessel is currently en route to Port Louis to take bunkers and provisions before continuing southbound towards Cape Town. It is scheduled to discharge a cargo of biofuel, loaded at Nansha Terminal in China, in Ghent later this year.

“HTM’s Ultra-Spec Series continues to gather momentum as we build a modern fleet capable of supporting cleaner marine fuel supply chains,” the company said. 

Related: Hercules Tanker Management launches ‘Ultra-Spec Series’ bunker tanker “Harriet”

 

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Published: 3 September, 2026

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