South & Central Asia
Myanmar Ratifies Bunker Convention
Myanmar has ratified International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage (BUNKER).
Carnegie scans for Albany wave permits officer
Carnegie Clean Energy is looking for an Approvals Officer to manage approvals and permitting activities for the Albany Wave Energy Project (AWEP) and future projects with approval requirements.
Drewry: Asia-US Rates Recovering ahead of Contract Season
Spot rates rise in the Asia-US East Coast trade, but remain well below the same period last year.
Dyna-Mac starts building Liza FPSO topside
Dyna-Mac has kicked off the construction of the topsides for the Liza FPSO, destined for Exxon’s Liza field in Guyana.
Spotted: HPT Welcomes Giant Cranes with Remote Control System
Hutchison Ports Thailand has received large cranes equipped with remote control technology.
DP World, India’s NIIF Set Stage for USD 3 Bn Investment
DP World and India’s NIIF have set up a USD 3 billion worth investment platform.
OPEC and Non-OPEC oil production cuts at record highs
OPEC and Non-OPEC countries have achieved record-breaking levels of conformity with production adjustments during December 2017.
China boost LNG imports ahead of new cold snap
China has reportedly snapped up about 60 cargoes, totaling over 4 million tons of LNG for delivery before a new cold snap expected in mid-February.
Ultra Deep’s Picasso DSCV completes sea trials
Ultra Deep Solutions’ DSCV Picasso has completed all trials and will head down to Singapore to prepare for its long-term contract.
China Considering Salvage of Sunken Iranian Tanker
The Chinese authorities are reviewing a possibility of salvaging the wreck of sunken Iranian tanker.
Keppel in talks to sell newbuild jack-ups to Borr
Singaporean rig builder Keppel Offshore & Marine is in talks with Oslo-listed driller Borr Drilling about the possible sale of jack-up rigs currently being built by Keppel FELS.
COSCO Shipping to Launch Total Cogent Takeover
COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) gets acceptances for over 98 percent of Cogent Holdings’ shares.