South & Central Asia
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (May 7-13, 2018). Jan de Nul and Zublin Consortium Wins Odense Port Contract LINDØ port of ODENSE A/S and a consortium including Jan de Nul and Züblin A/S have signed a $56 million contract for the Lindø Port exte
Hunter Group Declares Options for Three More VLCCs
Hunter Group exercises options for the construction of three more VLCCs at DSME.
Renewable energy jobs surpass 10 million for the first time
The renewable energy industry created more than 500,000 new jobs globally in 2017 – a 5.3% increase from 2016, according to the latest figures released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Report: Four platform suppliers join Seatankers fleet
Cyprus-based Seatankers Management has bought four platform supply vessels from China’s Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding.
Indonesia, South Korea team up for marine energy
The governments of Indonesia and South Korea have signed an agreement to establish a research center for marine energy technologies in West Java, unveiling also the plans for cooperation on tidal power generation.
Pan Ocean Books 23 Pct Higher Q1 Profit
Pan Ocean wrapped up the first quarter of 2018 with a 23 percent rise in profit year-on-year.
Brokers: Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Bags Order for 7 Ships
Brokers: Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has received orders for seven tankers.
Yang Ming Forms Overseas JV with Compatriots
Yang Ming team up with compatriot shipping and port industry companies to establish an overseas JV.
Accepting Nominations for IADC Safety Award 2018
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) said in its announcement that they are accepting nominations for the IADC Safety Award 2018. In 2013, IADC established a Safety Committee comprised of QHSE experts from its member companies to encourage the implementation of safety standards
Japex looking for LNG cargoes post 2020
The cancelation of the Pacific NorthWest LNG joint venture in Canada has Japan Petroleum Exploration (Japex) now scrambling to secure LNG cargoes.
Westwood: Best time in years to drill for oil and gas
Energy intelligence group Westwood feels that now is the best time to explore for oil and gas in the last decade.
Spotted: BW Launches Newbuilding FSRU
BW LNG, part of BW Group, has launched its newbuilding Floating Storage Regasification Unit last weekend.