News Brief: Shipbuilding News: * Chinese yard saw NB order axed * HHI to bag first LNG carrier of year * DMHI will be back to ship repair * Sungdong resolves to recover management * Korean yards swept the first four places Shipping News: * Tanker Market: Oil supply disruptions offer mixed outlook for tankers * Asia Tanker

News Brief: Shipbuilding News: * HHIC christens Capesize BC * HHI Group bags eight NBs only * HHI considers spin-off of non-shipbuilding * Big3 mulling over closing of facility * Big3 orderbook dropping greatly * Global NB order reduction abated Shipping News: * Hanjin Shipping bondholders agree to debt maturity extension

News Brief: Shipbuilding News: * SHI submits self-help plan * Hyundai workers join efforts * DSME workers opposed to additional self-help plan * Crisis for South Korea shipbuilders as golden age fades * Japan NB exports down by 81% Shipping News: * Hyundai Merchant, shipowners fail to reach deal over charter rate cut * Dry bu

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: * Chinese yards to build Shell's FPSO? * HMD bags Super-Eco TK duo * HHI, “Not decided to sell finance affiliate” * DSME delivers world's 1st FLNG * SPP sale needs compromise Shipping News: * What’s Going on With Dry Shipping? * Hyundai Merchant has this week to persuade vessel owners