South & Central Asia
LM, Goldwind Present Longest Blade in China
LM Wind Power has announced the launch of its longest blade in China, the LM 75.1 P, tailor-made blade for Goldwind’s new 6.7MW offshore wind turbine.
LM, Goldwind Present Longest Blade in China
LM Wind Power has announced the launch of its longest blade in China, the LM 75.1 P, tailor-made blade for Goldwind’s new 6.7MW offshore wind turbine.
Brokers: New Times Shipbuilding Wins Bulker Pair Order
Chinese New Times Shipbuilding has been tied to an order for up to four bulkers, according to the latest report from Intermodal Research and Valuations. The deal is said to be in a letter of intent (LoI) stage. The order reportedly includes two firm 280,000 DWT ships and options for two more newbuil
Suao Port Breakwater 95% Complete
Reconstruction of submerged breakwater and installation of tetrapods that will ensure safety of the Tofu Bay waters near Suao Port is scheduled for completion in October 2017, reports the Taiwan International Ports Corporation, Ltd. According to the company, the project, which began on April 20th 20
India, Japan firm LNG memorandum of cooperation
India’s minister of petroleum and natural gas Dharmendra Pradhan signed a memorandum of cooperation on LNG with Japanese minister of economy, trade and industry Hiroshige Seko.
Update: Request for Arrest of Hanjin Group’s Chair Denied
The Seoul District Prosecutor’s Office rejected the request for the arrest of the Chairman of Hanjin Group, Cho Yang-ho, Yonhap news agency reports. The arrest was being sought on the grounds of an alleged breach of trust and misappropriation of funds from Korea Air Lines, part of Hanjin Group. Spec
Spotted: Maersk Embraces Its New Stingray
Maersk Supply Service has taken delivery of Maersk Installer, an 8,300 dwt subsea support vessel (SSV), from COSCO (Dalian) Shipyard. As informed, the delivery documents were signed between the two parties on October 16, 2017. Maersk Installer is the first of four Stingray class SSVs scheduled for d
Wärtsilä’s Engines to Power Four New LNG Carriers
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted to deliver 16 engines for four new LNG carrier vessels being built at the Hudong Zhonghua shipyard in China. Under the order, booked in August 2017, the company’s joint venture CSSC Wärtsilä Engine (Shanghai) Co would deliver the engines to the y
Wärtsilä dual-fuel engines ordered for LNG newbuilds
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted to deliver 16 engines for four new LNG carrier vessels being built at the Hudong Zhonghua shipyard in China.
Petronas urges collaborative push for LNG industry growth
Malaysia’s Petronas has urged producers and consumers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to collaborate towards growth and sustainability of the industry.
Crew Faces ‘Disturbing’ Phone Inspection in Ningbo
Immigration authorities recently boarded a non-Chinese flag ship in Ningbo and conducted an inspection of the crew’s mobile phones, marine insurer West of England P&I informed. The crew were told to surrender their phones and content from each of the phones was uploaded to the authorities’ laptop fo
JOGMEC, Petrovietnam extend cooperation in Vietnam
Japan Oil, Gas, and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) and Petrovietnam have renewed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding comprehensive cooperation in Vietnam. JOGMEC and Petrovietnam have established and maintained their relationship since November 2007 through collaborative activities