The Ministry of Manpower ( MOM) clarified on Monday ( Jun 24 ) that the chief executive officer of a shipping company’s visa application was rejected because supporting documents were not provided by the deadline.
After the United States discovered Red Box Energy Services ‘ CEO Philip Adkins had violated sanctions against Russia, Singapore “refused” to renew his work card earlier this month, according to The Financial Times.
The unwillingness to renew his card “in effect forces him to move over,” Mr. Adkins told the Financial Times. Red Box’s headquarters are in Singapore.  ,
” I accept the consequences of the sanctions, even though I do n’t agree with them” , , he added.
In response to CNA questions, the Manpower Ministry reported that Red Box requested Mr. Adkins ‘ employment pass ( EP ) renewal application in December of last year.
However, the application was turned down in February of this year because the “necessary supporting documents” were n’t provided by the deadline set forth in the application process, according to MOM.
On March 6, 2024, Red Box Energy Services submitted a subsequent EP registration request to Philip Adkins along with the necessary paperwork. This program is already being assessed”.
According to the Financial Times, Red Box was subject to US sanctions in May for allegedly delivering materials for a Russian-led venture in the Arctic Circle.
Red Box was added to the United Kingdom’s punishment list earlier this month, the company claimed.
According to the post, Mr Adkins, who is himself not under any restrictions, argued at that time that the building material were” plain steel images” and therefore the company did not breach restrictions.