Tag: China

According to the Philippine Coast Guard, surveys conducted in Escoda Shoal revealed visible discoloration of its seabed, strongly indicating that deliberate activities may have been undertaken to modify the natural topography of its underwater terrain.

In the wake of multiple sanctions levied against Russia in response to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, the Russian Federation is actively exploring alternative avenues to mitigate the impact. One such approach involves forging closer ties with two major global powers, namely India and China.

On September 11, Global Ports and Hua Xin Container Lines announced a contract to enhance cargo travel between China and Russia.

On 6 September 2023, Singapore’s Winning International Group (WIG), in collaboration with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) officially signed a contract for the building of two cutting-edge 325,000 DWT ore carriers.

Sirius Shipping announced that it have placed an order of two plus two 15 000 dwt Oil/chemical tankers at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, Yangzho.

In its Q3 2023 Shipping Market Overview & Outlook, BIMCO sees a stronger dry bulk market outlook but believes that the recovery is fragile.

China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has received unanimous approval from its board of directors for the construction the world’s first methanol-powered VLCC.

According to Oasis P&I Club, the Chinese government amended the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on International Maritime Transport on July 20, 2023, with immediate effect.

A fire broke out on a 7,056 dwt tanker, Sheng You 229, in the Gulf of Tonkin on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Beijing time, resulting in two crewmates presumed dead.

Britannia P&I Club's correspondent in China, Huatai, informs that Wusong MSA has issued a notice on further strengthening the safety self-inspection of ships planning to enter the Yangtze Estuary deepwater channel.