South & Central Asia
Heerema’s giant crane vessel set for maiden voyage
Heerema Marine Contractors’ giant semi-submersible crane vessel Sleipnir is set to embark upon its maiden voyage from Singapore.
SHI to Establish 1st R&D Facility for LNG-Related Technologies
SHI is to invest in a research and development (R&D) facility in order to strengthen its market position in LNG-related technologies.
Thai PTTEP completes $2.1B purchase of Murphy’s Malaysian assets
Thai oil and gas firm PTTEP has completed the previously agreed $2.1 billion acquisition of Murphy Oil’s Malaysian offshore oil fields.
CNOOC, Sinopec sign pact for studies offshore China
Chinese oil giant CNOOC and Sinopec have signed a cooperation agreement under which they’ll jointly conduct studies related to joint exploration and facility sharing offshore China.
JDR Forms Taiwanese Alliance with Taya
JDR Cables, part of the TFKable Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Taiwanese electric wire and land cable manufacturer Taya Group. Under the agreement, the two companies will collaborate on localisation opportunities on future renewable energy projects in the area, with a spe
Julong Delivers Multipurpose Workboat to Nigerian Customer
Qingzhou Julong Environment Technology Co. Ltd., a Qingzhou City based manufacturer and supplier of dredging equipment, has successfully delivered their 450hp multipurpose workboat to a customer in Nigeria. The vessel, equipped with one set 40KN hydraulic crane for lifting purpose, will work in pair
SHI starts LNG system test facility construction
South Korean shipbuilding giant Samsung Heavy Industries started construction of an LNG system test facility as it looks to boost its market competitiveness.
JMU to Build Next-Generation Energy-Saving Bulker for NYK
Nippon Yusen Kaisha contracts Japan Marine United for the construction of a next-generation energy-saving bulk carrier.
Qingdao Port to Take Control of Weihai Port
Upon the completion of the transfer, Weihai Port will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qingdao Port.
Ince advises MOL on Hong Kong FSRU project
International law firm Ince has advised Japanese shipowner, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), on the supply of a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) to the Hong Kong Offshore LNG terminal project.
ITF Urges Sri Lanka to Release Detained Ukrainian Captain
The captain was arrested in connection with a police investigation relating to OSV Avant Garde.
Sembcorp Marine files suspicious transaction report after Brazil bribery probe
Singapore-based offshore drilling rig constructor Sembcorp marine has filed “a suspicious transaction report“ to the Singapore police related to alleged bribery dealings of its former director in Brazil.