Transport ministry to take over bunkering licence, permit approvals from Feb 2027
This is to ensure greater clarity and consistency in the process, says minister Loke Siew Fook.
The Malaysian transport ministry plans to assume responsibility for overseeing bunkering licences and permit approvals, effective February 1, 2027, as announced by its minister Loke Siew Fook. The minister highlighted this change aims to streamline the approval process, ensuring uniformity and accountability in safety, fuel quality, and environmental protection standards.
Addressing Malaysia Maritime Week 2026, Loke stated that this shift is crucial for bolstering the sector's competitiveness and meeting the evolving needs of the shipping industry as it transitions towards greener fuels. Looking ahead, Malaysia aims to establish itself as the bunkering hub of the Asia-Pacific region by 2030. In pursuit of this goal, Malaysia is collaborating with Australia to formulate policies and legal frameworks supporting green bunkering initiatives, encompassing the utilization of fuels like liquefied natural gas, biofuel, and methanol.
Minister Loke emphasized that the shift towards green bunkering is a requisite under the International Maritime Organization's directives, which advocate for the adoption of environmentally friendly fuels such as methanol, liquefied natural gas, and ammonia.
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