News Brief: Shipbuilding News: * Sonatrach orders LPG carrier * SHGSIC to complete unfinished VLOC * KS delays COSCO jackup rig again * China records 108% up in NB orders * Chinese yards in trouble * "Shipbuilding industry to normalize in 2018" Shipping News: * Cargo rush, bunker prices push Australia-China Capesize rate over

News Brief: Shipbuilding News: * COSCO won two newbuildings in 1Q * NB deals continuingly cancelled in China * HHI submits self-rescue plan * “Korean shipyards lacks capacity” * MHI won 16 newbuildings in FY2015 Shipping News: * Dry bulk shipping market recovery will be a long, hard-fought battle * Global Ship Operators S

News Brief: Shipbuilding News: * Dae Sun nets domestic Chem TK deal * HHIC to receive additional aid   * Creditors agreed to issue RG for HHIC * SHI workers suggest wage freeze * Korea records ‘0’ NB sales in April Shipping News: * Chemical shipping freight rates to remain firm * Shipping leaders see no upturn for co

News Brief: Shipbuilding News: * China in talks to build first FSRU * CSIC to integrate civilian-military businesses * DSME self-help plan under reexamination * HHI prepares for lack of orders * Surge in shipbuilders’ debts attributed to ‘heavy tail’ deals Shipping News: * Hyundai Merchant Marine, Hanjin Shipping Showing Posit

News Brief: Shipbuilding News: * Cosco shipyard wins deal to build two oil tankers * Cosco Corp hit by loss in Q1 amid tough shipbuilding and bulk market   * HHIC to receive injection of $104 * Ailing shipbuilders won’t be merged * HLB receives NET certification Shipping News: * Dry bulk FFA market: Old wine in old glasses