South & Central Asia
SCI’s Seafarers on Hunger Strike Demanding Wage Raise
Around 200 seafarers of the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) have been on hunger strike since May 28, after the company failed to revise wages and pay outstanding debts, India’s Business Standard reports. According to the National Maritime Board (NMB) agreement effective from March 2015, SCI was
Waterotors spin to Indonesian flows
Waterotor Energy Technologies, the developer behind water energy extraction device known as Waterotor, could see the device being manufactured in Indonesia to later power the remote fishing villages located in the country.
Rig spat between Songa Offshore and DSME goes on
The rig dispute between the offshore drilling contractor Songa Offshore and the South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) is yet to be resolved. The dispute between the pair remains unresolved even after the delivery of all four Cat D rigs, that Songa ordered from DSME
UK Mission Heads to Taiwan to Share Offshore Wind Know-How
A trade and technology mission from the UK is visiting Taiwan from 30 May to 1 June to share the UK’s experience on renewable energy, especially on the offshore wind energy industry. With the largest ever number of UK renewable energy delegates to Taiwan, this mission is the first major event of the
SFA and Wetlands International Sign MoU
A delegation led by Chinese State forest administration’s vice-minister, Mr Chen Fengxue visited the office of Wetlands International, the Netherlands, and signed a new Memorandum of Understanding on 24 May. The MoU focuses on the international collaboration between SFA and Wetlands International in
Pakistan issues LOI for second LNG terminal
Pakistan’s minister for petroleum and natural resources, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi reportedly said the country has firmed up intentions to award a contract for setting up the second LNG terminal at Port Qasim in Karachi.
Maersk Line Revamping Its Asia-North Europe Trade
Danish container shipping company Maersk Line is making improvements to its network between Asia and North Europe, the world’s largest trade lane, by deploying its large container vessels across its five Asia – North Europe services in the network. The company said that it has drawn on experience fr
First of Six MR Tankers Joins Tristar’s Fleet
UAE-based Tristar Group held on May 28 a naming ceremony for the Silver Manoora, the first of six MR product/chemical tankers ordered from South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD). “This is indeed a red letter day for Tristar. Today we are proud owners of a brand new ship with five more
UIL rides Carnegie wave
Bermudan investment company UIL has acquired 100% of Renewable Energy Holdings’ stake in Carnegie Wave Energy.
STX Shipbuilding Seeks Relief in Court Receivership
South Korean cash-strapped shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Co. has filed for court receivership with the Seoul Central District Court, Yonhap news agency informs. The Friday filing came as creditors decided to end their years-long financial aid to the yard, especially since the company lacks
Bombora Wave Power names CFO
Australian wave energy developer, Bombora Wave Power, has appointed Allyn Wasley as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Maersk Highlander jack-up rig delivered in Singapore
Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine has delivered the Maersk Highlander jack-up rig to the Danish drilling contractor Maersk Drilling. The rig had originally been ordered by Hercules Offshore, which last week agreed to a deal with Maersk Drilling, whereby Maersk Drilling would pay the last installment for t