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Asia
Move to shift post-typhoon stranded ships
Manila: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is handing out emergency permits to allow shipowners to remove ships that washed ashore…
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Greater China
Dalian Port to become the largest shareholder of Jinzhou Port
Dalian: Dalian Port Limited announced that its controlling shareholder Dalian Port Group has signed an agreement with another shareholder of…
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Greater China
Shanghai retains boxport crown
Shanghai: Despite a weak second quarter Shanghai’s port powered through in the second half of the year to keep Singapore…
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Greater China
Wisdom adds trio to swelling orderbook
Taipei: As it edges ever closer to its avowed goal of a century of ships Taiwan’s Wisdom Marine has returned…
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Greater China
Sainty Marine reaches settlement with Fuyi Shipping
Shanghai: Jiangsu Sainty Marine announced that it has reached settlement with Fuyi Shipping on a shipbuilding contract dispute. The two…
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Middle East
Libya warns against tanker calls to east of the country
Cairo: Libya has once again warned companies against buying any crude offered by sepratists who have been in control of…
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Asia
Ezion to acquire Teras Conquest 4 jack-up rig
Singapore: Offshore services firm Ezion Holdings Limited has entered into a conditional letter of agreement to purchase 100% of the…
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Asia
River cruise ship sinks under tow
Bangkok: A river cruise vessel being towed for repositioning in Southeast Asia sank on December 21 leading the cruise operator…
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Asia
Indonesia’s LNG exports set to remain steady in 2014
Jakarta: Indonesia is set to churn out 6% more LNG this year, but exports will remain at a similar level…
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Asia
Batu Ampar port readies for transformation
Jakarta: Work continues on the development of Batu Ampar Port on Batam Island overlooking Singapore. The $30m extension will see…
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Asia
Divers to assess the dangers posed by sunken ferry off Cebu
Manila: Divers will return soon to the site where the St. Thomas Aquinas ferry sank five months ago to determine…
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Greater China
CSC Phoenix’s first restructure plan fails
Shanghai: CSC Phoenix today announced the update of the creditors’ meeting which was held on December 30, regarding the restructure…
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Greater China
Chongqing Gangjiu to set up logistics subsidiary
Shanghai: Chongqing Gangjiu Co, the operator of Chongqing port as well as the largest port company in southwest China, announced…
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Greater China
Ningbo-Zhoushan builds 400,000dwt channel
Shanghai: China’s deepest artificial channel, Ningbo-Zhoushan port’s Sheyimen 400,000dwt class channel has started construction and is scheduled to be completed…
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Greater China
BW Offshore acquires TMT VLCC
Taipei: BW Offshore has acquired the financially troubled Taiwanese owner TMT’s tanker Blue Opal from Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding &…
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Greater China
Seaco shifts to be part of Bohai Leasing
Shanghai: Seaco’s corporate position with the HNA group of companies has been adjusted so that it now sits within the…
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Greater China
Rongsheng’s stock soars as new investor revealed
Hong Kong: After sealing vital new orders in the past week China Rongsheng Heavy Industries saw its stock price leap…
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Asia
Precious prepares to lock in long term contracts
Bangkok: Precious Shipping will continue to seek more time charters as the dry bulk market picks up, its managing director…
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Asia
Alam Maritim eyes diving support vessel
Kuala Lumpur: Alam Maritim Resources Bhd is preparing to spend RM250m on a diving support vessel. The acquisition should be…
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Asia
Benoa’s cruise curve
Jakarta: Bali’s southernmost port, Benoa, is experiencing a cruise bonanza. The port welcomed 41 cruiseships last year, and is on…
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