EDITORIAL NO 051 | 2020

Asian yards were able to book some large year-end newbuilding orders this week. South Korea reported large orders including VLCC tankers and gas carriers. A US$2.3 billion Chinese offshore wind project was also reported. Chinese yards also got business including container ships and bulk carriers. A sail-assisted bulk carrier was ordered in Japan. A European yard received major new financial aid to help it overcome the slump in cruise ship orders.

This is the last issue of New Ships in 2020. The next edition will appear on January 7, 2021. The New Ships team wishes all our readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.