South & Central Asia
Sinopec allowed to expand Shandong LNG terminal
China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec) has received approval by the Shandong province to expand its liquefied natural gas terminal.
FSL Trust Pens Pool Deal with Heidmar for LR2 Pair
FSL Trust Management enters a pool agreement for two LR2 vessels with Heidmar.
DPWH Wraps Up Nine Flood Control Projects in Southern Leyte
Nine flood control structures with a total funding of $3.2 million will be completed this month, the provincial chief of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) field office reports. Southern Leyte District Engineering Office (SLDEO) chief Ma. Margarita Junia said that they have been expe
Teekay Offshore Partners Confirms Two More Shuttle Tanker Orders
Teekay Offshore Partners has brought its ordering tally at Samsung Heavy Industries to six shuttle tankers.
New Northern Sea Route Transit Record for Christophe de Margerie
Christophe de Margerie has crossed the Northern Sea Route in a new record time.
Gulf Cobla Busy in Maldives
Pearl Atoll Pvt. Ltd. Maldives company has engaged Gulf Cobla Tennssor Maldives (GCTM) to complete the reclamation of Feydhoo Finolhu for their resort development in Kaafu Atoll. The project was stalled and delayed for a long time since Breeman Maldives, who was initially awarded the project during
CNOOC kicks off operation at its Shenzhen LNG terminal
China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) has reportedly launched its liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Shenzhen.
Fact.MR Foresees Increase in Funding for Dredging Projects
With seaborne trade gaining importance in terms of economic development of a nation, government organizations are largely investing in harbor deepening activities worldwide, Fact.MR said in their latest study on Harbor Deepening Market. A deeper harbor can accommodate heavy and large container ships
First Taiwanese CTV Ready to Serve
Taiwan International Ports Corp. (TIPC) has launched Taiwan’s first offshore wind crew transfer vessel (CTV) at the Port of Taichung in the Changhua County.
TIPC and Changhua Strike Up Offshore Wind Partnership
Taiwan International Ports Corp. (TIPC) and the Changhua County Government have signed an agreement to jointly construct and develop an offshore wind operations&maintenance hub at the Taichung Port.
Agritrade Resources Offloads VLCC Oldie
Agritrade Resources Limited to dispose of Sea Latitude, one of its very large crude carriers.
MOL inks first transportation service contract for its LNG newbuild
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has taken delivery of LNG Schneeweisschen, the liquefied natural gas tanker ordered by MOL and Itochu Corporation at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) shipyard in South Korea.