South & Central Asia
JFD Finalizes Indian Navy’s Deep Search and Rescue Vehicle Sea Trials
JFD, a part of James Fisher and Sons, has completed the first open sea launch, dive and recovery of the deep search and rescue vehicle (DSRV) for the first of two 3rd Generation Submarine Rescue Systems being delivered to the Indian Navy. The DSRV completed a full launch deployment, dive and recover
GTT to deliver LNG tanks for GasLog newbuild
French LNG containment systems specialist, GTT, booked an order to supply its Mark III Flex LNG containment system for a GasLog newbuild.
Pacific Basin Closes USD 325 Mn Financing Deal
Pacific Basin closed a USD 325 million 7-year reducing revolving credit facility secured over 50 of its ships.
Day of the Seafarer: Mental Wellbeing in Focus
Today, once again, marks the IMO Day of the Seafarer, focused this year on seafarer wellbeing.
MAKO tidal turbine set for Gladstone port demonstration
Australian-based tidal energy company MAKO Tidal Turbines (MTT) and Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) have joined forces to conduct a six-month tidal turbine demonstration in Queensland, Australia.
Noble Group Offloads One More Kamsarmax
Noble Group sells one more Kamsarmax bulker as part of its restructuring.
PLAT-I bound for Nova Scotia after buoyant Scottish trials
UK marine engineering company Sustainable Marine Energy (SME) is preparing to ship the PLAT-I tidal energy platform from Connel in Western Scotland, to Grand Passage in Nova Scotia, where it will be put to the second round of sea trials.
Kogas Eyes Arctic LNG 2 Opportunities
Kogas, Novatek sign MoU on LNG cooperation.
Malaysia: Hess takes Icon Offshore vessel on 3-year term
U.S. oil firm Hess has hired an offshore support vessel from Malaysia’s Icon Offshore for support operations offshore Malaysia.
Vietnam Approves Vinalines’ Restructuring Plan
Vinalines received an approval for its equitization plan to sell a part of the existing state capital.
Temile Ventures into LPG Sector with Order at HMD
Nigerian Temile enters into LPG sector with order at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.
Wisdom Marine Orders Panamax at JMU
Wisdom Marine Lines is steaming ahead with its fleet build-up plans.