South & Central Asia
COSCO to Create a Shipping Fund with China Cinda
Cosco Shipping Development is planning to establish a shipping fund with China Cinda.
Adani Expands Dredging Fleet with Two TSHDs
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has announced the addition of two new 8000m³ trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs) to their dredging fleet. Both TSHDs have arrived at Adani’s Hazira Port in Gujarat after their maiden voyage through the Suez Canal route, local media reports. The
Ocean Infinity: Malaysia Greenlights New MH370 Search
Ocean Infinity confirmed that its proposal to continue the search for the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 has been accepted by the Government of Malaysia. Ocean Infinity’s search will focus initially on the zone identified by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. The vessel, Seabed Constru
Legazpi City Plans to Purchase Dredging Equipment
The Legazpi City Government has just announced plans to purchase heavy dredging equipment for the desilting and year-round maintenance of all the river channels, including those in interior villages. The City Mayor, Noel E. Rosal, said that the maintenance of the rivers would be included in the city
Singapore Police Arrests Tanker over Fuel Theft
Singapore has arrested a tanker and a number of former Shell workers due to a suspected involvement in fuel theft.
Perdana finds work for four vessels
Perdana Petroleum has been awarded a contract for the supply of four vessels to compatriot services provider, Dayang Enterprise.
Containership Hits Keelung Port’s Gantry Crane
Keelung Port’s gantry crane collapses after being hit by German boxship Hansa Meersburg on January 8.
Brokers: Fredriksen, Berge Bulk & RGL in for Up to Nine Newcastlemaxes at Bohai
Bohai Shipbuilding Heavy Industries has received an order for up to nine Newcastlemaxes, brokers reported.
Report: More work for PV Drilling II jack-up rig
Vietnamese offshore driller PV Drilling has reportedly found more work for the PV Drilling II jack-up drilling rig.
Update 3: No Large Oil Spill from Sanchi that Continues Burning off China
The fears of a major oil spill from Sanchi abate as around 1 pct of the condensate was found on the water surface.
IMB: Piracy against Ships Drops to 22-Year Low in 2017
A total of 180 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were reported to IMB in 2017.
Saitec and Univergy to Cooperate on Japan’s Floating Wind
Saitec Offshore Technologies and Univergy Internacional have signed an agreement for the creation of a special purpose company for the development of floating wind projects with SATH (Swinging Around Twin Hull) technology in Japan.