South & Central Asia
Containerships christens two LNG-powered vessels
Finnish shipping company Containerships, that is soon to become part of French CMA CGM group, christened its third and fourth LNG-powered vessels at the Wenchong Shipyard, China.
Japan’s September spot LNG price jumps YoY
The price of spot liquefied natural gas contracted during the month of September in Japan was pegged back compared to the previous month.
OWA Updates Floating LiDAR Roadmap
The Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) has published an update of the Floating LiDAR (light detection and ranging) Roadmap, accepted as the international industry framework for technology maturity.
IPCC: Unprecedented Changes Needed for 1.5°C Global Warming Limit
IPCC: Limiting global warming to 1.5°C would require rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes.
Pampanga Flood Protection Plan Includes Dredging
The Philippines Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) held a ground breaking ceremony today for a multi-billion flood-mitigation project that will cover five low-lying municipalities in Pampanga. This $80 million scheme, dubbed as the Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Ad
Survey: Autonomous Ships Face Fewer Challenges than Driverless Cars
Survey: Autonomous ships and aviation drones face fewer barriers to adoption than driverless cars.
BIMCO: US Crude Oil Exports to China Dropped to Zero in August
US seaborne exports of crude oil to China dropped to zero in August.
Brokers: Santoku Shipping Books Capesize Pair at SWS
Santoku Shipping has been linked to an order for two Capesize bulkers at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding.
Cosponsors: Paper Submitted to MEPC73 Doesn’t Seek Delay of Sulphur Cap Enforcement
The document submitted MEPC 73 does not seek a delay to the implementation date of the 2020 sulphur cap.
Unique Group Forms Strategic Alliance with CSS
Unique Group has recently entered into a formal collaboration agreement with Norway-based Connector Subsea Solutions (CSS). Through the partnership, Unique Group will deliver complete lightweight and compact remote operated tools and systems for the cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of subsea ri
BW LPG Gives Up on Dorian LPG Merger
BW LPG is withdrawing its proposal to combine with gas carrier owner and operator Dorian LPG.
ICTSI Gets Green Light for Manila Terminal Upgrade
ICTSI has received a nod from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to further expand its Manila flagship terminal.