South & Central Asia
Report: South Korea selling its sole offshore drilling rig
While South Korea is widely considered as the world’s largest offshore rig builder, the country has only one such rig of its own, and is now selling it
Busan Dredging Program Nears End
The Government of South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said in their latest announcement that the Busan Newport dredging operations will be completed in the following days, Yonhap News Agency informs. The development project, with the main goal to bring larger vessels to the port, began in
Wisom Marine Adds Bulker, Eyes Funds for More Ships
Taiwanese shipping company Wisdom Marine Lines has received an approval to purchase a 38,000 dwt bulk carrier as the company seeks further fleet expansion. Wisdom Marine said that it is paying a price of USD 23.5 million for the unit, to be paid in installments until the delivery. The company did no
Sojitz grabs stake in Spanish LNG terminal operator Reganosa
Sojitz Corporation acquired full ownership of First State Regasificadora, securing a 15 percent stake in the Spanish LNG terminal and transmission system operator, Reganosa.
MOL Develops VR Tool to Prevent Onboard Accidents
Japan-based Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has developed a mariner safety education tool goggle – using virtual reality (VR) technology – to help eliminate industrial accidents. Created by Tsumiki Seisaku, the tool relies on VR technology to replicate various training scenarios and work operations, which
Sojitz Becomes Shareholder in Spanish LNG Terminal
Japanese Sojitz Corporation has acquired Spanish First State Regasificadora (FSR), changing the company’s name to Sojitz Regasificadora (SR). SR owns a 15% stake in Regasificadora del Noroeste (Reganosa), whose assets include the LNG terminal located in Mugardos in the northwest of Spain. With this
ICA Revises Clearance Process of Crew, Passengers at Singapore Ports
In light of the current security climate, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) has reviewed its process on the clearance of crew and passengers at Singapore ports. With effect from November 1, 2017, all passengers and seafaring crew disembarking/embarking commercial vessels ber
Li Yalan named IGU president for 2021-2024
The council of the International Gas Union (IGU) named Li Yalan as president of the union from 2021-2024, with Beijing set to host the 2024 World gas conference.
Soco enters two blocks offshore Vietnam
Soco International, a London-listed oil and gas exploration and production company, has signed a production sharing agreement (PSC) for blocks 125 and 126, offshore central Vietnam, with PetroVietnam and SOVICO Holdings. Soco said on Monday that the PSC was formally signed on October 27. The deal wi
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Top news, October 23 – 29, 2017
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from October 23 – 29, 2017. FORESEA picks six offshore renewable energy winners The FORESEA program has approved six offshore renewable energy technology projects for support in its third call for applications. The tech
Popular news, October 23 – 29, 2017
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