South & Central Asia
5th International Dredging Conference Opens in Beijing
The 5th International Dredging Technology Development Conference kicked off yesterday in Beijing, China. The two-day event is hosted by the Eastern Dredging Association, the China Dredging Association and CCCC-Dredging (Group) Co., Ltd. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Dredging – Ecology – Sustain
Teekay Offshore orders two LNG-fueled newbuilds
Teekay Offshore Partners ordered two additional LNG-fueled Suezmax-sized DP2 shuttle tankers at Samsung Heavy Industries for $265 million.
Teekay Offshore Books Two More LNG-Fueled Shuttle Tankers at SHI
Teekay Offshore has declared options with Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the construction of two, Suezmax-sized, DP2 shuttle tanker newbuildings. The option forms part of a contract signed in August this year covering two firm and two optional units. The construction cost of t
MAKO eyes Papua New Guinea tides
MAKO Tidal Turbines and Kleinhardt have signed a cooperation agreement with Papua New Guinea’s Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) to assess the potential of Buka Passage for tidal energy generation.
Wisdom Marine in Ship Acquisition Mode
Taipei-based shipping company Wisdom Marine Lines informed that its board of directors has approved the purchase of one 63,700 dwt bulk carrier. As informed, the ship will be bought from Chijing Shipping. Wisdom Marine said it will pay USD 26.5 million in installments until the delivery of the bulke
Ørsted’s Greater Changhua Offshore Wind Project Clears First EIA Hurdle
Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) review panel has given a recommended approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Ørsted’s four offshore wind sites off Changhua.
IMO: World Expects Bold Goals on Cutting Emissions from Shipping
The whole world would be watching the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2018, looking for something of real substance when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping, IMO’s Secretary-General Kitack Lim pointed out. “Next year really will be a time when the w
Brokers: Ocean Tankers Pens Order for Six Chemical Tankers
Ocean Tankers has been tied to an order for up to ten small chemical tankers at Chinese yard Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd. The order is comprised of six firm plus four optional 11,000 dwt chemical tankers slated for delivery in 2019 and 2020, according to Clarksons Platou Shipbroking. The price det
SHANTI SAGAR − 18 Delivery Set for Next Week
The largest dredger under IRClass, the 8,000m³ trailing suction hopper dredger SHANTI SAGAR – 17 has been successfully delivered to her new owners – Adani ports and SEZ Ltd by Royal IHC, the Netherlands. This TSHD was constructed under the special survey of Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) and
Bladt Industries Debuts in Taiwanese Offshore Wind
Bladt Industries has entered the Taiwanese offshore wind market by signing two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with CSBC Corporation and Century Wind Power (CWP), a subsidiary of Century Iron and Steel Industrial.
Bladt Industries Debuts in Taiwanese Offshore Wind
Bladt Industries has entered the Taiwanese offshore wind market by signing two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with CSBC Corporation and Century Wind Power (CWP), a subsidiary of Century Iron and Steel Industrial.
Thoresen Disposes of 15-Year-Old Ship
Thailand’s Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) has reached an agreement to sell its general cargo vessel MV Thor Horizon. The 47,111 dwt ship was sold to an undisclosed company at a price of USD 5.4 million. Following the completion of the sale, the Thoresen fleet will consist of 21 vessels with an average