Orkim Bhd, a leading marine transport company in Malaysia, has announced the launch of its newbuild vessel, Orkim Jade, at the Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd shipyard in Fuzhou, China. With a carrying capacity of 14,500 deadweight tonnes, Orkim Jade forms part of the group’s ongoing fleet rejuvenation and expansion programme. Following the launch, Orkim Jade is on track for delivery as scheduled. From left: Orkim head of marine operations Capt Zahid Ahmad Amir; general manager, technical, Leong Weng Keong; executive director and CEO Cheah Sin Bi; and chairman Datuk Abdul Hamid Sh Mohamad. Seventh from left is Orkim general manager, chartering, David Khoo Jyh Herng.