by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | Sep 8, 2026 | Blogs, Port Operations
A maritime lien is a privileged security interest that arises automatically by operation of law against a vessel when certain defined claims are incurred. Unlike a registered ship mortgage — which requires formal registration to be effective — a maritime lien arises...
by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | Sep 1, 2026 | Blogs, Port Operations
Malaysia is one of Southeast Asia’s most active seafarer supply markets, with thousands of licensed manning agencies operating under the oversight of the Marine Department of Malaysia (Jabatan Laut) and the Department of Labour. Manning agencies — also known as...
by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | Aug 26, 2026 | Blogs, Port Operations
Malaysia is a major exporter of temperature-sensitive goods — including palm oil products, pharmaceutical ingredients, fresh tropical produce, rubber products, and frozen seafood — and a significant importer of cold chain goods including dairy, meat, vaccines, and...
by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | Aug 18, 2026 | Blogs, Port Operations
Malaysia is a major hub for the regional chemical and petrochemical trade, with significant volumes of Class 3 flammable liquids, Class 2 compressed gases, Class 6 toxic substances, and Class 9 miscellaneous dangerous goods moving through Port Klang and other ports...
by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | Aug 14, 2026 | Blogs, Port Operations
Towage is the service of using one vessel (the tug) to move, guide, or assist another vessel (the tow). In Malaysian ports, towage services are provided by licensed tug operators — including Bumi Armada, Maju Maritime, and port authority-operated tugs — and are a...
