Chinese Seismic Vessel Seen Moving Near Malaysia Amid Rising South China Sea Tensions
A Chinese government survey ship embroiled in a standoff with Vietnamese vessels moved south near Malaysia, shipping data showed Thursday, amid accusations that China is using the pandemic to assert its presence in the South China Sea.The Haiyang Dizhi 8 was spotted off Vietnam this week, returning after being closely tracked last year in the resource-rich waters, a potential global flashpoint as the United States challenges China's sweeping maritime claims.The ship appeared to have started a survey in waters 352 kilometers (218 miles) off the coasts of Brunei and Malaysia on Thursday, according
Voices: Professor Cui Weicheng
twin four-man 6km rated submersibles, similar to the Russian MIRs, for possible use in China’s mining claim in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) manganese nodule fields. Cui has allocated some of his attention to advising this experienced team as well.Supporting Cui’s imperatives, the Chinese government is building a dedicated pier and breakwater for his large motherships to operate near the Rainbowfish production facility in the port city of Ningbo-Zhoushan.Cui extends his influence in innovative theoretical and engineering approaches to advanced ocean technology by sharing his ideas with
New Offshore Wind Project Launched in China
have formed a joint venture to develop offshore wind energy in China. The cooperation is in line with the Chinese climate vision and its aim to develop renewable energy, both of which were recently incorporated in the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020) for social and economic development. The Chinese government wishes to increase the installed capacity of offshore wind energy significantly by 2020. As the largest shipping company in the world, China COSCO Shipping said it seeks to enter this new market segment and has found a partner in DEME's subsidiary GeoSea, with its experience in developing
LOC Looks to a brighter Second Decade in China
is a very important market for us, as it is for almost all of the global offshore and maritime industry, and we are seeing growing demand for our services. The Chinese markets are expanding exponentially, with domestic companies seeking the higher quality services we provide.” “The Chinese government is taking the growth of the national maritime industry very seriously, as it is one of the main drivers of the economy,” he adds. LOC China opened first in Tianjin in 2005, to service several offshore development projects in Bohai Bay. LOC then quickly established subsequent offices
China backs Putin's idea of developing Russia's Far East
the development of the Far East was not a temporary whim, but a long-term goal for the country. "We need to make up time we have lost," he said. "Cycles in any economy are the norm, not deviation. There will be a slowdown but obviously there will be acceleration later." Chinese government's growth target is 7 percent this year, down from 7.4 percent in 2014 and the slowest in a quarter of a century. Wang's address to the forum on Saturday was short and he left immediately afterwards, in the middle of the session, followed by Chinese officials, including Wang Yilin, chairman
China Optimistic of Finding Gas off Vietnam
scheduled to explore until mid-August. "The place where the rig is drilling at the moment is likely to be a gas field. China conducted three-dimensional geological surveys before moving the rig there," said Wu Shicun, president of the National Institute for South China Sea Studies, a Chinese government think-tank on the southern island of Hainan. "China is pretty confident ... otherwise they wouldn't start drilling," added Wu, a leading expert on China's ambitions in the South China Sea. China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), the dominant oil and gas producer in China
Oceanology International China Paves Way for 2014 Repeat
customers and making new contacts “Sonardyne have come to the first OI China to reconnect with our existing customers with whom we had a long-term relationship and expand our business within the area,” explained Anthony Glisson of Sonardyne Asia. “It is a well-known fact that Chinese government is looking into expanding its marine and offshore industry and this is a good way to connect with new partners in China. “We’ve been very impressed with the show; we’ve been very happy with the quality of the people that have come and the knowledge that they brought here
February 2024
