The newbuilds will be delivered from now through 2019, with the majority expected in the first quarter

The vessels, designed by Finland's Wärtsilä, will be game-changing, says Exmar's managing director of shipping

Petrofin Bank Research said another $10bn has been knocked off the portfolios of the top 40 banks over the past year. 

Delivery from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering is due at the end of September, says MOL

The 54-year-old began his tenure in March 2016. Before that, he had been the deputy director of the No. 704 Institute since late 2003

Kremlin-backed deal will see Sovcomflot order the ships from the Russian yard project for Rosneft’s export programme

The tightening shipping emission rules have created additional demand for the shipbuilding industry, including the Chinese yards, highlighted by the recent partnership between DSIC and DNV GL to develop LNG-fuelled 23,000 teu ships

The plan will hit a nerve of many foreign shipping players

Debt-to-equity swap investors albeit state-backed will need to withdraw properly

Capesizes and very large crude carriers lead the way as investors adopt risk-averse approach

Lack of support from domestic owners overshadows Korean builders’ prospects

Booming global LNG trades to bring business opportunities in building tankers and offshore units