South & Central Asia
MOL, COSCO Shipping Ink MOU on LNG, Ethane Carrier Cooperation
MOL and COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation (CSET) have decided to further develop their cooperation.
MOL, CSET strengthen LNG carrier cooperation
Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation, a China COSCO Shipping Corporation unit, signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on LNG and ethane carrier projects.
IADC: Terra et Aqua 155 Available
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has just released the latest edition of their Terra et Aqua magazine, introducing the following articles: a safety roundtable, numerical simulation and mud motor. An article by Cao Lei presents research which numerically simulates the unstea
KSS Line Orders Two VLGCs from Hyundai Heavy
The new vessels were ordered for a charter contract with Dubai-based BGN International DMCC.
MacGregor Secures Contract for COSCO Fleet
MacGregor and COSCO Shipping sign framework purchasing agreement covering 1,000 vessels.
Samudera Shipping Sells Supramax Duo
The Supramax bulkers are scheduled for delivery to their new owners in September 2019.
Pakistan LNG seeking 10 cargoes for October-December delivery
State-owned Pakistan LNG on Tuesday floated a tender seeking supply of ten liquefied natural gas cargoes for October-December delivery.
Solstad Offshore sheds platform supplier
Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Offshore has sold one of its platform supply vessels.
Wisdom Marine Ship Runs Aground off Cebu
A Panama-flagged cargo vessel grounded near Philippine Lauis Ledge Lighthouse, off Talisay coast, Cebu.
Komandoo Harbor Deal for MTCC
The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company Plc (MTCC) has won a contract for construction of the Sh. Komandoo Harbor, one of the inhabited islands of the Shaviyani Atoll Administrative Division, located in the North Miladhummadulhu Atoll in the Maldives. Director General at the Ministry of Plann
K Line, Namura pick up AIP for LNG-fuelled ore carrier concept
Japanese shipbuilder K Line has received a joint approval in principle (AIP) with compatriot Namura Shipbuilding for the concept design of an LNG-fuelled ore carrier from DNV GL.
Myth or Fact? The concept of ‘Working with Nature’
Most maritime infrastructure projects are required to undergo vigorous environmental and cultural or social impact assessments before they are given permission to proceed. These evaluations look out for evidence demonstrating avoidance, minimization or mitigation of impacts in the preparation, actua