Tag: China
U.S. Gathers Affordable Anti-Ship Weapons To Counter China In Indo Pacific Region
The United States is building a large and affordable set of weapons to protect itself from China’s growing military power in the Indo-Pacific region. Experts say this strategy is a direct answer to China’s big stockpile of ships and missiles. Some of these missiles are made to specifically attack enemy ships. The US wants to…
Chinese shipyard opts again for Wärtsilä cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems
Wärtsilä to Supply Gas Systems for New LPG Ships Built in China Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of the Wärtsilä technology group, will provide important systems for four new medium-sized gas carrier (MGC) ships. These ships are being built in Shanghai, China, at the Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (SOE) shipyard. The Greek company, Capital…
Philippines Denies Giving Up Reef In Disputed South China Sea Amidst Standoff With China
Philippines Refuses to Give Up Sabina Shoal in South China Sea Dispute with China The Philippines has made it clear that it will not give up on Sabina Shoal, a reef in the South China Sea, despite pressure from China. This statement comes just two days after a Philippine Coast Guard ship stationed at the…
CCS and MAN ES( MAN Engine Solutions) Held a High- Level Meeting
CCS and MAN ES Work Together for Safer, Greener Ships Zhao Yan, the vice president of China Classification Society (CCS), recently led a team to Copenhagen, Denmark, for an important meeting with MAN Engine Solutions (MAN ES). This meeting was very important for both groups, showing how they’ve built a long-lasting and stable partnership over…
India to impose up to 30 per cent tariffs on some steel imports from China, Vietnam
India will start charging extra taxes, known as tariffs, on certain steel products imported from China and Vietnam. These tariffs will be between 12% and 30%, according to an order from the Indian finance ministry. The goal is to protect Indian businesses and help them grow. The new tariffs will apply to welded stainless steel…
CCS Showcases New Green Ship Designs at SMM 2024
The Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology International Trade Fair (SMM) 2024 kicked off on September 3, 2024, in Hamburg, attracting global leaders in shipbuilding and maritime technology. China Classification Society (CCS) was a prominent exhibitor, showcasing advancements in green technologies, smart ships, and digital innovations. With over 2,300 exhibitors from 100 countries, the event drew…
China Reveals World’s Largest Container Ship Design at SMM Hamburg Maritime Exhibition
China has made a significant leap in maritime engineering by introducing the design concept for a massive 27,500 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ship. This revolutionary design, named the Green Sealion, was presented by the Shanghai Ship Research and Design Institute, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). The design concept received the prestigious Approval…
Chinese Shipyards Continue to Build Lead Taking Nearly All Orders in August
China’s shipbuilding industry is solidifying its leadership in new ship orders, with the latest data from Clarkson Research revealing a strong August performance. South Korea, traditionally a leader in the field, saw its share of new orders slip dramatically last month, with China accounting for nearly all the orders placed. This shift highlights China’s growing…
DOJ Launches Inspections of Dali as Ship Prepares to Sail for China
The containership Dali is preparing to depart the United States nearly six months after its collision with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. Before the vessel can leave, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) informed the courts of plans to conduct inspections and testing on the ship. These assessments, scheduled to begin on September 5 and…
SeaLead links Far East, India and Djibouti with new service
SeaLead has introduced a new weekly shipping service, enhancing connections between the Far East, South Asia, and East Africa. The westbound route begins in Shanghai, with stops at key ports such as Ningbo, Nansha, Port Klang, Colombo, Nhava Sheva, and Mundra before reaching Djibouti. On the return journey, the service will take a direct path…
