South & Central Asia
Yuan Heng Gas in LNG deal with Qujing Gas
Yuan Heng Gas, the Hong Kong-based investment company, on Friday signed an agreement with Qujing Gas for the supply of liquefied natural gas for Yunnan copper and zinc industry users in Maguan County, in the Chinese Yunnan Province.
Knutsen Takes Delivery of New LNG Carrier
Norwegian shipping company Knutsen OAS Shipping has taken delivery of the newly-built MEGI liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier La Mancha Knutsen, South Korea’s shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries said on September 26. The 176,300 cbm vessel, which features a length of 290 meters and a width of 46.4
Trelleborg Partners with Unique Group in India
Unique Group’s India office has been selected by Trelleborg’s offshore operation as one of its agents in India. As a part of the agreement, Unique Group’s base in India will offer the full range of solutions from Trelleborg’s offshore operation to customers within the region. Andy Hey, key account m
Farstad sheds another anchor handler
Offshore service vessel provider Farstad Shipping has sold yet another one of its anchor handling tug and supply (AHTS) vessels. The AHTS vessel Lady Sandra, of a KMAR 404 design, was built in 1998. The 73.2m long vessel can accommodate 24 persons. The sale of the vessel has been conducted on behalf
India: Dahej gets Sabine Pass LNG cargo, awaits another
India’s Dahej LNG terminal recently received a cargo from Cheniere’s Sabine Pass liquefied natural gas export facility in Louisiana, with another cargo on its way.
Clarksons: Cruise Industry Continues Expanding Its Horizons
During the summer, the cruise ship fleet surged past half a million berths of total capacity as the cruise industry continued to expand its horizons, according to Clarksons Research. The industry has seen strong newbuilding investment this year, and while many of the new ‘mega-ships’ will likely be
Jinhui Shipping Sells One More Bulk Carrier
Hong Kong-based shipping company Jinhui Shipping and Transportation Limited has entered into a memorandum of agreement (MoA) to dispose of its Panamax bulk carrier, the Jin Chao, at a consideration of USD 12.8 million. The 78,008 dwt vessel will be delivered to Aigaion Shipholding Company Limited ba
Drewry: Hanjin’s Misfortune Leaves Gap at THE Alliance
Following the bankruptcy of South Korea’s container carrier Hanjin Shipping, the proposed carrier grouping THE Alliance is left at a size disadvantage to both its future rivals, according to shipping consultancy Drewry. Even before Hanjin Shipping filed for bankruptcy protection the industry was pre
Hyundai Heavy delivers MEGI LNG tanker to Knutsen
South Korean shipbuilding giant Hyundai Heavy Industries on Monday said it has delivered a 176,000-cbm LNG carrier to Norwegian shipping company Knutsen. The LNG tanker named La Mancha Knutsen is equipped with Hyundai Heavy’s newly developed gas treatment system. The system includes an M-type, elect
THHE, McDermott parting ways
Malaysian TH Heavy Engineering Berhad (THHE), building offshore structures for the offshore oil and gas industry, is parting ways with McDermott, the U.S. engineering and construction firm. Namely, the companies are, by mutual agreement, terminating several joint venture firms they had established i
Sirius Shipping orders two LNG-ready tankers at AVIC Dingheng
Sirius Shipping of Sweden recently informed that it has placed an order for two 7999 dwt LNG-ready oil/chemical tankers at AVIC Dingheng Shipyard in China.
Trelleborg teams up with Unique Group in India
Swedish engineering company Trelleborg has selected the Indian branch of integrated subsea and offshore solution provider Unique Group as a partner for its offshore operations department in the region. Unique said on Monday that, as a part of the agreement, Unique Group’s base in India would offer t