The last 20 years have seen an exponential growth in coast guard services in Southeast Asia. There are a number of factors driving this radical expansion. Most importantly, the growth in global trading activity has led to a dramatic rise in regional maritime activity. Traffic transiting the Straits of Malacca, for instance, has doubled during this time, resulting in a proportionate increase in demand for monitoring, regulatory, security and safety services

DNV GL has awarded Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) and Namura Shipbuilding a joint approval in principle (AIP) for the two companies' new LNG-fueled ore carrier concept design.

Oshima Shipbuilding of Nagasaki has completed construction of a zero-emission double-ended Ro-Pax ferry powered only by a battery.

Japan's MODEC has released images of a newly developed hull design for future floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels.

Fukuoka-based operator Hankyu Ferry held a christening and launching ceremony for its newest vessel at the Enoura facilities of Mitsubishi Shipbuilding on Friday, August 2.

Jiangsu Yangzi-Mitsui Shipbuilding Company, a joint venture between Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings, officially began operations on Thursday, August 1.

Asahi Tanker, Exeno Yamamizu Corporation, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), and Mitsubishi Corporation have agreed to create a strategic partnership to develop fully electric vessels.

Japan Drilling Company (JDC) has been awarded contract extensions for two jack-up rigs operated by subsidiary Japan Drilling Netherlands at the Al-Shaheen Oil Field offshore Qatar.

Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry delivered the bulk carrier Vincent Trader to Japanese shipowner Nisshin on Monday, July 29.

Philippine operator Starlite Ferries recently took delivery of a newbuild Ro-Pax from Hiroshima-based Kegoya Dock.