South & Central Asia
Zentech to convert jack-up rig to MOPU for project off India
Zentech has been awarded an engineering and project management scope for the conversion of the Key Gibraltar jack-up rig to a mobile offshore production unit for deployment in the B-80 field, offshore Mumbai.
Keppel orders Kongsberg package for Awilco newbuild drilling rig
Singapore’s offshore rig builder Keppel has ordered Kongsberg equipment for a semi-submersible drilling rig it is building for Awilco Drilling.
Asia Pacific Is Still Top Shipping Loss Region, Allianz Says
Asia Pacific waters remain the top shipping loss region, accounting for 45% of losses globally in 2018.
Spectrum of the Seas Debuts in China
Spectrum of the Seas made its debut in China on June 3.
FSL Trust Finalizes USD 31.4 Mn Share Offering
FSL Trust earlier said that the proceeds from the offering would be used to renew its ageing fleet.
LNT Marine gets part in Hurtigruten LBG conversion project
Liquefied natural gas technology provider, LNT Marine has signed an agreement to supply technology for the Hurtigruten’s conversion project.
PSA Eyes Smart Grid Technology for Pasir Panjang Terminal
PSA is looking to reduce energy use and carbon footprint under a partnership with the Energy Market Authority.
Korean Register Introduces Remote Survey Service for Ocean-Going Ships
Korean Register launches a new remote survey service for vessels engaged in ocean-going voyages.
Awilco’s LNG tanker hit off Singapore
Norwegian LNG transportation provider Awilco said its liquefied natural gas carrier WilForce was struck by another vessel off Singapore.
ST Engineering forms rig upgrade & repair subsidiary in U.S.
Singapore’s ST Engineering has set up a subsidiary in the U.S. focused on, among other things, upgrade and repair of drilling rigs.
Gothia Tankers Alliance Names Sixth LNG-Fueled Tanker
The sixth of eight new small chemical tankers ordered by the Gothia Tanker Alliance has been named in China.
Gothia Tankers Alliance’s sixth LNG-fueled tanker named
Marine engineering company FKAB said that the sixth vessel ordered by the Gothia Tanker Alliance has been named at the Avic Dingheng shipyard in China.