South & Central Asia
BW LNG Confirms Order at DSME
BW LNG behind the LNG carrier order at DSME.
Three Key Ship Types to Watch in 2019
There are three major ship types to keep a close eye on in 2019.
Formosa 2 Power Purchase Agreement All Set
Swancor has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Taipower for the Formosa 2 offshore wind farm.
Quantum Pacific Shipping Gets USD 40 Mn Loan for Scrubbers
Quantum Pacific Shipping secured a loan to finance the purchase and installation of scrubbers.
SLNG tests the market demand for fifth LNG storage tank
SLNG, the owner and operator of Singapore’s liquefied natural gas terminal, is seeking non-binding expressions of interest for the use of a new, fifth LNG storage tank.
IMO MSC to Tackle Safety Issues Related to Marine Fuel Use
The IMO’s MSC has committed to take actions to tackle safety issues related to the use of marine fuel.
Alam Maritim scoops 5-year deals with Hess and Exxon
Alam Maritim has been awarded five-year contracts by ExxonMobil and Hess Corporation.
Ciner Denizcilik Orders Four Suezmaxes at HHI
Hyundai Heavy Industries has won an order for four Suezmax tankers from Turikish shipowner Ciner Denizcilik.
Ophir Energy increases debt facility to repay Santos assets
Ophir will now be able repay a facility used to fund the acquisition of a package of assets from Australia’s Santos.
Koch Charters Diana Shipping’s Panamax
Diana Shipping signed a time charter contract with Singapore’s Koch Shipping for one of its Panamax bulkers.
BW LPG Praises Its Crew for “Serious and Damn Good Seamanship” following Pirate Attack
BW LPG revealed that the crew of its LPG carrier BW Frigg thwarted a pirate attack on October 29.
Japan’s spot LNG prices climb in November
The price of spot liquefied natural gas contracted in Japan has continued to climb during the month of November.