South & Central Asia
China trials LNG delivery via containership
China’s efforts to secure a stable supply of natural gas during the coming winter have pushed the market players to explore new avenues of supply.
JFD Completes Trials for Indian Navy Submarine Rescue Systems
JFD, a part of James Fisher and Sons, has completed air transportability trials for the first of two third generation submarine rescue systems being delivered to the Indian Navy. As part of the ongoing delivery of the third generation submarine rescue system to the Indian Navy, JFD conducted the com
India’s Gail in Cove Point LNG cargo swaps
State-run gas company GAIL (India) Ltd is reportedly proposing to swap three US liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes across the first quarter of next year. The Indian importer has 20-year deals to buy 5.8 million tonnes per annum of U.S. LNG in total, split between Dominion Cove Point and Cheniere En
Port of Singapore to Ban Discharge of Scrubber Wash Water
Singapore plans to prohibit the discharge of wash water from open-loop scrubbers in its waters in 2020.
Mercator Limited Disposes of Tanker Oldie
As part of its strategic plan, Mercator Limited has decided to sell one of its vessels, Vedika Prem.
World’s 1st Intelligent Very Large Ore Carrier Is Here
The world’s first intelligent very large ore carrier has been delivered.
Vitol inks LNG supply deal with Petronas
Commodity trading company Vitol signed a binding heads of agreement with the Malaysian energy giant Petronas for a long-term LNG sale and purchase deal.
Thailand Launches Its First All-Electric Passenger Ferry
Thailand recently placed its first all-electric commuter ferry into service.
COSCO Shipping Gets “All Clear” to Raise USD 2 Bn
COSCO Shipping Holdings received regulatory approval to raise RMB 15 billion via sale of notes and commercial paper.
HMM Fully Confident That Its New Mega Boxships Will Be Filled Up
HMM dismisses claims that it won’t be able to fill up the mega containerships.
SeaRoc Holds Marine Coordination Training in Taiwan
SeaRoc Group has delivered the first formal marine coordination training in Taiwan to the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI).
SeaRoc Holds Marine Coordination Training in Taiwan
SeaRoc Group has delivered the first formal marine coordination training in Taiwan to the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI).