South & Central Asia
Popular news, December 11 – 17, 2017
Popular news, December 11 – 17, 2017
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (December 11-17, 2017). Van Oord Completes Expansion of Taiwan’s Largest Port Van Oord has completed the expansion of the Port of Kaohsiung eight months ahead of schedule, reported the company on its website. LN
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (December 10 – December 17). Aker BP has submitted the plans for development and operations (PDOs) for the Valhall Flank West, Ærfugl (formerly Snadd) and Skogul (formerly Storklakken) fields to the No
Weihai Samjin to Build Chemical Pair for Ocean Tankers
Weihai Samjin shipyard has signed a contract with Ocean Tankers for the construction of two 11,000 dwt chemical tankers.
SASAC Gives Nod to COSCO Shipping’s USD 1.9 Bn Share Plan
SASAC has approved COSCO Shipping Holdings’ USD 1.9 billion share issuance plan.
CMA CGM Linked to Boxship Order at Yangzijiang
CMA CGM tied to an order for three 2,200 TEU containerships at Chinese Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings.
UK Opens GBP 220 Million Offshore Wind Road to China
UK’s Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, China’s Tus-Wind and TusPark Newcastle have signed a collaboration agreement to work together to advance offshore wind technology co-operation between the two nations.
Brokers: Chengxi Shipyard Wins Kamsarmax Quartet
BoCom Financial Leasing orders four Kamsarmaxes at Chengxi Shipyard, according to Asiasis.
DSME Workers Stage Strike Demanding Pay Increase
DSME workers staged a four-hour strike on December 12 asking for a pay increase.
World’s Largest LNG-Fuelled Ship about to Enter the Market
Hyundai Heavy Industries gears up for the delivery of the world’s largest LNG-fuelled ship.
Evosun Wraps Up Maniyafaru Land Reclamation Project
Evosun Sdn Bhd has just announced that the Maniyafaru land reclamation project in the Republic of Maldives is now successfully completed. Under this $2 million development scheme, funded by private company operating two resorts in the Maldives, Evosun created new land by using more than 380.000 cubi
Safe Bulkers Expands Its Fleet with Post-Panamax Ship
Safe Bulkers has acquired a South Korean-built dry bulk Post-Panamax class vessel “at an attractive price”.