South & Central Asia
Teekay Offshore Linked to Two More Shuttle Tankers
Teekay Offshore Partners has been tied to an order for two additional 158,000 dwt shuttle tankers at SHI.
Pakistan LNG drops tender due to high prices
State-owned Pakistan LNG has reportedly canceled its tender seeking six liquefied natural gas cargoes for July and August delivery.
Mitsubishi Launches Taiheiyo Ferry’s New Ship
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has held a christening and launching ceremony for Taiheiyo Ferry’s newbuilding Kitakami.
Gazprom, PetroVietnam talk gas cooperation
Russian giant Gazprom and the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) discussed a range of joint efforts including a small-scale LNG production complex at a meeting in Moscow.
More than 30 Dead after Ferry Sinks off Indonesia
More than 30 people died following the capsizing of a ferry in the waters off Indonesia on Tuesday.
Funadhoo Island Land Reclamation Project Complete
The Maldives President, Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, has taken part in a ceremony held to mark the completion of the airport land reclamation project in Funadhoo Island. According to the presidency office website, the special ceremony that was held at Sh. Funadhoo on Monday, July 2nd marked the comp
Drewry: 1 Pct of World Loaded Traffic Could Be Lost to Trade War
Drewry: the threat of tensions further intensifying with new tariffs is likely to be very damaging for the sector.
President Gayoom Inaugurates Sh. Kanditheem Harbor
Sh. Kanditheem Harbor was officially inaugurated on Monday, July 2, by Yameen Abdul Gayoom, the President of the Maldives, at a special ceremony held at Sh. Kanditheem during his visit to Sh. Atoll. The state funded project was awarded to Maldives Transport and Contracting Company Plc (MTCC) for $3.
Ezion, TSC creating ‘world’s largest’ liftboat owner
Ezion and TSC Group have entered into a joint venture agreement with the aim to “to become the world’s largest owner and operator of Liftboats.”
Yang Ming Seals Charter for 10 Boxship Newbuilds
Yang Ming Marine confirms charter for ten newbuilding containerships with Costamare and Shoei Kisen.
JERA, EDF Trading Join Forces in LNG Optimisation
JERA and EDF Trading have agreed to form an LNG optimisation and trading joint venture.
China Sets Tier II Rules for Ships in Domestic Trade
China imposes Tier II rules on Chinese-flagged and imported ships employed on domestic trades.