South & Central Asia
Shanghai Waigaoqiao Disposes of USD 1 Bn Offshore Newbuilds
Due to the overall sluggishness in the offshore market, China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) opted to lighten part of the offshore burden of its subsidiary Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS). Specifically, Shanghai Waigaoqiao will transfer seven jack-up rigs and four platform supply vesse
Yang Ming Confirms Fleet Replacement Plans
Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) is considering available options aimed at replacing over 10 vessels from its fleet which are about to be off-hired or retired in the next 2 to 3 years. “However, everything is still in the initial stage and under discussio
Three Kidnapped Crew Rescued in the Philippines
Three crew members of the bulk carrier Giang Hai have been rescued by the Philippine government troops during a military operation in Kang Tipayan Island, Tawi-Tawi. Apart from the three seafarers, who were freed on November 10, the troops recovered the body of the fourth crewmember. The men were ta
Shearwater Secures ONGC Survey Gig
Shearwater GeoServices has been awarded a 3D broadband marine seismic acquisition contract by ONGC for the planned 2017/2018 field season. The surveys are expected to take approximately five months with the main streamer vessel mobilizing to the APAC Region in the fourth quarter 2017. Irene Waage Ba
Hyundai Heavy Rejigs Management Structure
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has made changes in its management team ahead of establishing a holding company structure. Through the reshuffle, unveiled in a stock exchange release on November 14, the company’s vice chairman and co-CEO Kwon Oh-gap will resign and assume a d
WSE to install 200kW wave unit next year
Wave Swell Energy (WSE) has unveiled plans to install a 200kW wave energy device on the eastern side of King Island in Tasmania before the end of 2018.
Sapura Energy lands over $352M worth of new contracts
Sapura Energy has been awarded contracts with a combined value of approximately RM 1.47 billion ($352.1M).
KNMI Expert at DTC: Physical Aspects of Climate Change
Our first Dredging Today Conference took place last month at Amsterdam RAI Convention Center under the theme ‘Changing Climate, Resilient Business’. The two-day event gathered expert speakers and panelists to discuss how the world in which the dredging industry operates is changing. In the opening s
Qatar’s LNG sell out tightens Asian gas market over winter season
Qatar’s supplies designated for winter peak demand periods have been assigned for deliveries to China and South Korea, which could lead to a tight Asian market over the season.
GTT to Design LNG Tanks for Dynagas’ New Ships
Chinese shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has hired France-based Gaztransport et Technigaz (GTT) to design liquefied natural gas tanks for two floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs). The contract is related to two dual purpose vessels, which are capable of operating as efficient LNG c
Kokusai Cable Ship Readies for Asia’s Offshore Wind Farms with New Vessel
Japan’s Kokusai Cable Ship will add a new Vard-designed cable laying vessel to its fleet in 2019. The vessel, currently being built at Colombo Dockyard in Sri Lanka, will be capable of carrying out cable installation for future offshore wind projects in Asia.
Kokusai Cable Ship Readies for Asia’s Offshore Wind Farms with New Vessel
Japan’s Kokusai Cable Ship will add a new Vard-designed cable laying vessel to its fleet in 2019. The vessel, currently being built at Colombo Dockyard in Sri Lanka, will be capable of carrying out cable installation for future offshore wind projects in Asia.