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Evergreen Evergreen was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Singapore said the move violated international law | International | Central News Agency CNA
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Please agree to our privacy policy to enable news listening. (Central News Agency reporter Wu Shenghong, Singapore, 26th) When the Changli, owned by Evergreen Marine Corporation of Singapore, passed through the Strait of Hormuz, the starboard side of the bridge superstructure was hit by an unknown object. Singaporean authorities today pointed out that this incident was unjustified and violated international law; any action affecting international shipping must fully comply with international law, especially the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Evergreen Marine issued a statement stating that the Evergreen Singapore Company’s EVER LOVELY was passing through the Strait of Hormuz (Strait of Hormuz) in accordance with the route recommended by the UK Maritime Trade Action Office (UKMTO) at 9:55 pm on the 25th, Taipei time, while passing 3.6 nautical miles southeast of Khawr Naiwah, Oman. The starboard side of the bridge superstructure was hit by an unknown object. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) released press materials today stating that after learning of the above incident, the ship has completed its voyage in the Strait of Hormuz and is continuing to sail to its destination. The crew is safe. The authority also stated that it will continue to maintain close contact with the ship’s management company and provide necessary assistance. It is deeply concerned about this incident, which was without provocation, without justification and in violation of international law. The authorities pointed out that any actions affecting international shipping must fully comply with international law, especially the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and must not endanger the safety of crew members and ships at sea. The Wall Street Journal and Reuters reported that four sources confirmed that the ship involved was the Singapore-flagged Ever Lovely. The UK Maritime Trade Action Office said the cargo ship reported being hit by a projectile near Oman; security sources also said the ship may have been attacked by a drone. (Editor: Chen Chenggong) 1150626 Support the Central News Agency’s choice to stand with the facts. Every donation you make is a small amount of support to protect press freedom. Download the Central News Agency’s “First-hand News” APP to get the latest news in real time. The text, pictures and audio and video of this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.



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Reuters: China National Petroleum Corporation oil tanker left the Strait of Hermuz and returned to Taiwan carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil | International | Central News Agency CNA
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2026/6/23 17:37 (updated at 6/23 17:44) Please agree to our privacy policy to enable the news listening function. Reuters reported that the Dubai Energy, a very large crude oil tanker chartered by Taiwan’s China Petroleum Corporation, left the Strait of Hormuz on the night of the 23rd, carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil from Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia. (Central News Agency Drawing) (Central News Agency Singapore Comprehensive Foreign News Report on the 23rd) Reuters reported that ship tracking data showed that two previously trapped supertankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz today. One of them is reported to be a very large crude oil tanker (VLCC) chartered by Taiwan’s China Petroleum Corporation. The report quoted information from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and shipping tracking agency Kpler as saying that the Dubai Energy, a very large crude oil tanker chartered by Taiwan’s China Petroleum Corporation, carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil from Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia, left the Strait of Hermuz at night and is currently heading for Kaohsiung. CNPC did not respond to Reuters’ request for comment. Another very large crude oil tanker that left the strait today was chartered by a South Korean refiner and carried 2 million barrels of Saudi crude oil. In addition, seven empty liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers linked to Qatar have entered the Persian Gulf in recent weeks, an early sign that gas shipments in the Persian Gulf may begin to resume. Data also shows that oil tankers related to Iran continue to pass through this important waterway, and as the United States and Iran advance negotiations, ship traffic increased yesterday. (Compiled by: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150623 Support Central News Agency’s choice to stand with the facts. Every donation you make is a small amount of support to protect press freedom. Download the Central News Agency’s “First-hand News” APP to get the latest news in real time. The text, pictures and audio and video of this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.



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The Strait of Malacca strategy enhances Malaysia’s efforts to build a resilient maritime economy | International | Central News Agency CNA
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2026/6/23 16:17 (updated at 6/23 16:31) Please agree to our privacy policy to enable the news listening function. The Strait of Malacca, connecting the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world and an important lifeline for Asia’s energy supply and international trade. The picture shows Port Klang in Malaysia, located in the Strait of Malacca. It is not only an important container port, but also serves as a regional shipping gateway and transshipment hub. Photographed by Central News Agency reporter Huang Ziqiang in Kuala Lumpur, June 23, 2015 (Central News Agency reporter Huang Ziqiang, Kuala Lumpur, 23rd) The Strait of Malacca, which connects the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, is not only one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, but also an important lifeline of energy supply and international trade in Asia. Malaysian Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook pointed out today that it will create a future-oriented maritime economy and strengthen the status of the Malacca Strait as a maritime logistics and transshipment hub. Malaysia’s official news agency Bernama reported that Malaysia held the “2026 Global Maritime Economic Conference” today to explore the trends affecting the growth of the global maritime economy amid the continued existence of geopolitical uncertainty. The Strait of Malacca is located between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra, with a total length of about 900 kilometers. The narrowest channel is only about 2.7 kilometers wide. About 21 million barrels of oil are transported through this channel every day, accounting for about 20% of the global supply. It also carries about 20% of the world’s liquefied natural gas transportation volume. Loke Siew Fook pointed out at the meeting that the Strait of Malacca has become increasingly strategically important in the evolving global situation. About a quarter of the world’s trade goods, as well as most of Asia’s energy imports, are transported through this waterway every year. Malaysia is in a strategic position at the center of the global economy. He pointed out that Malaysia’s major ports handle hundreds of millions of tons of cargo every year and have become important hubs connecting Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. Therefore, a future-proof maritime economy must be built, underpinned by resilient ports, a diversified energy architecture, innovative digital infrastructure, safe shipping corridors and strong regional cooperation. Regarding geopolitical tensions, Luk Siu-fu believes that the modern economy is highly dependent on uninterrupted freedom of maritime navigation. Historical experience shows that when important maritime choke points are threatened, it will lead to soaring freight rates, increased insurance premiums, broken supply chains, and exacerbated energy market fluctuations. In addition to shipping and port development, maritime security is also regarded as a key foundation for maintaining the smooth flow of the Malacca Strait. Najhan Md Said, director of the Malaysian National Hydrographic Center, recently wrote to the media stating that the Malacca Strait is an important lifeline of the global economy, with ship traffic exceeding three times that of the Strait of Hormuz. He believes that ocean data has become an important strategic asset for maintaining national security, economic growth, environmental sustainability and public welfare. Therefore, maintaining security in the Malacca Strait cannot rely on a single agency, but requires the cooperation of all maritime security-related units. People in the shipping industry pointed out that against the backdrop of global supply chain restructuring and rising geopolitical risks, the importance of the Malacca Strait has increased rather than diminished. How to balance port modernization, shipping efficiency and maritime safety will be an important issue for Malaysia to maintain its status as a regional maritime hub. (Editor: Zhang Zhixuan) 1150623 Support Central News Agency’s choice to stand with the facts. Every donation you make is a small amount of sponsorship to protect press freedom. Download the Central News Agency’s “First-hand News” APP to get the latest news in real time. The text, pictures and audio and video of this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.



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