South & Central Asia
Novatek pens LNG deals with Japanese companies
LNG terminal developer, Novatek, signed memorandums of understanding with two Japanese companies to cooperate on LNG projects in Russia.
EMAS AMC seeking standstill over ‘Lewek Connector’ charter
Offshore services firm EMAS AMC has asked for a standstill of its bareboat charter of the Lewek Connector ultra deepwater multipurpose, flex-lay subsea construction vessel. According to Ocean Yield, the owner of the vessel, EMAS AMC has requested a short-term standstill for the months of December 20
Peru ships LNG to Japan and South Korea
Peru’s only liquefaction facility at Pampa Melchorita dispatched two cargoes last week to Asia.
Höegh LNG secures FSRU deal in Pakistan
Höegh LNG signed a 20-year FSRU contract with Global Energy Infrastructure Limited for its LNG import project in Port Qasim near Karachi, Pakistan.
Top Chinese Ports within ECAs Enforcing Sulfur Cap
Starting from January 1, 2017, eleven key ports in China within the three designated emission control areas (ECAs) will require ships at berth to use fuel with less than 0.5 percent sulfur content, The Standard Club informed. The ports in question are Tianjin, Qinhuangdao, Tangshan, Huanghua, Shenzh
Mitsubishi, Gazprom strengthening ties
Mitsubishi Corporation signed an agreement of strategic cooperation with Russia’s Gazprom aimed at providing a framework for strengthening the ties between the two companies.
18 Injured After Tanker Explodes in Manila Bay
Eighteen crew members suffered injuries after a product tanker caught fire and exploded in Manila Bay, the Philippines, on Wednesday, December 14, according to local media. The product tanker, identified as the 2012-built M/TKR Reia Faye, was docked near the shore of Bataan and waiting for loading i
Novatek agrees Acrtic LNG 2 cooperation with Marubeni
Yamal LNG operator, Novatek, signed a memorandum of understanding with Marubeni Corporation to pursue opportunities of cooperation on the Arctic LNG 2 project.
Emas nets $93 million in new charters
Offshore services provider Emas Offshore has secured new contracts for charters amounting to approximately $93 million, including options if exercised. While $61 million was awarded during the period from September 1, 2016, to November 30, 2016, (Q1FY2017), the remaining $32 million worth of contrac
Höegh LNG Nabs FSRU Charter Deal in Pakistan
Floating energy solutions provider Höegh LNG has signed a long-term Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) contract with Global Energy Infrastructure Limited (GEIL) for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) import project in Port Qasim near Karachi, Pakistan. The charter is for a period of 20 years w
G E Shipping Adds Secondhand Supramax
Mumbai-based Great Eastern Shipping (G E Shipping) has taken delivery of Jag Radha, a secondhand Supramax dry bulk carrier bought in October 2016. The 58,100 dwt Jag Radha, previously known as Star Manx, was purchased from the Isle of Man-based shipping company LT Ugland Shipping, VesselsValue’s dat
P&O Cruises Australia Loses Vista Class Newbuilding
Carnival Corporation has revealed that the new 133,500 gross ton cruise ship, originally designated for P&O Cruises Australia brand, will join Carnival Cruise Line’s fleet in late 2019. The 4,200-passenger ship, being the third vessel in the company’s Vista class, is currently under construction at