Lesley Bankes-Hughes

Oxford

Publishing Director, Petrospot Limited at Bunkerspot Magazine

Publishing Director at Petrospot Limited

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GLOBAL: ICC IMB highlights ‘pronounced spike’ in low-level crimes in Singapore Straits

1 week ago | bunkerspot.com | Lesley Bankes-Hughes

Details Written by Lesley Bankes-Hughes Published: 17 April 2025 In its newly published report for Q1 2025, the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) said it had recorded 27 vessel incidents in the Singapore Straits, compared to seven in the first quarter of 2024, with most of these events described as ‘low-level opportunistic crimes.’ Login to Read more...
Key agreement struck on first liquid hydrogen import corridor

1 week ago | ship.energy | Lesley Bankes-Hughes

A new joint development agreement has been signed to establish the world’s first liquid hydrogen import corridor which will connect the Port of Duqm in Oman, the Port of Amsterdam… Create your free account or log in to continue reading. For the latest news, comment and expert analysis on shipping’s energy transition,sign up to ship.energy today and unlock full access to all content. Registration is completely free of charge and only takes a moment of your time.
GLOBAL: Key agreement struck on first liquid hydrogen import corridor

1 week ago | bunkerspot.com | Lesley Bankes-Hughes

Details Written by Lesley Bankes-Hughes Published: 16 April 2025 A new joint development agreement has been signed to establish the world’s first liquid hydrogen import corridor which will connect the Port of Duqm in Oman, the Port of Amsterdam in the Netherlands and key logistic hubs in Germany, including the Port of Duisburg. Login to Read more...
MIDDLE EAST: OQ and Royal Vopak driving development of Duqm as an industrial hub

1 week ago | bunkerspot.com | Lesley Bankes-Hughes

Details Written by Lesley Bankes-Hughes Published: 16 April 2025 OQ and Royal Vopak have announced a framework agreement focused on the development of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm as a key integrated hub for hydrocarbons, chemicals and low carbon products. Login to Read more...
GCMD calculator offers ‘first-cut view’ of IMO’s GFI-linked pricing system

1 week ago | ship.energy | Lesley Bankes-Hughes

Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has rolled out a free ‘simple, accessible’ cost and compliance calculator which is intended to assist maritime stakeholders in assessing how the International… Create your free account or log in to continue reading. For the latest news, comment and expert analysis on shipping’s energy transition,sign up to ship.energy today and unlock full access to all content.
GLOBAL: GCMD calculator offers ‘first-cut view’ of IMO’s GFI-linked pricing system

1 week ago | bunkerspot.com | Lesley Bankes-Hughes

Details Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has rolled out a free ‘simple, accessible’ cost and compliance calculator which is intended to assist maritime stakeholders in assessing how the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) proposed two-tiered greenhouse gas fuel intensity pricing system may impact operational costs. Login to Read more...
Oman’s ports: the gateway to global logistics excellence

1 week ago | ship.energy | Lesley Bankes-Hughes

With two weeks to go until the inaugural Oman Maritime, Ports & Energy Forum, Asyad Group explains how the Sultanate’s key ports are unlocking new trade corridors and investment opportunities,… Create your free account or log in to continue reading. For the latest news, comment and expert analysis on shipping’s energy transition,sign up to ship.energy today and unlock full access to all content. Registration is completely free of charge and only takes a moment of your time.
Oman’s ports: The gateway to global logistics excellence

1 week ago | bunkerspot.com | Lesley Bankes-Hughes

With two weeks to go until the inaugural Oman Maritime, Ports & Energy Forum, Asyad Group explains how the Sultanate’s key ports are unlocking new trade corridors and investment opportunities, and fostering advancements in supply chain efficiency and innovation. As global trade continues to evolve, ports play an increasingly vital role in connecting economies and ensuring the seamless movement of goods across continents.
AMERICAS: US Senators push for tougher action against Russia’s ‘ghost fleet’

2 weeks ago | bunkerspot.com | Lesley Bankes-Hughes

Details US Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) are introducing the bipartisan Global Hunt for Offshore Smuggling and Trafficking (GHOST) Act which, amongst other things, would enable law enforcement to seize and forfeit Russian assets and ‘[redirect] seized Russian assets toward reducing US debt.’ Login to Read more...
ASIA PACIFIC: Hill Dickinson appoints new shipping partner to Singapore team

2 weeks ago | bunkerspot.com | Lesley Bankes-Hughes

Details Written by Lesley Bankes-Hughes Published: 10 April 2025 Law firm Hill Dickinson has announced the appointment of Ryan Tan as a partner in its ship finance team in Singapore.