RECENT NEWS - 2006

December 30, 2006
Ching Fu Shipbuilding laid the keel today for its Hull No. 067, a purse seiner owned by South Pacific Tuna Co., Ltd.

December 30, 2006
Ching Fu Shipbuilding had the Steel Cutting Ceremony today for its Hull No. 068, a purse seiner owned by South Pacific Tuna Co., Ltd.

December 1, 2006
Ching Fu Shipbuilding had the Keel Laying Ceremony today for its Hull No. 063, a stern trawler owned by an Icelandic shipowner, Ingimundur hf. This is the second of two trawlers for this owner.

November 15, 2006
Congratulations to the Ching Fu Group on receiving a Green Building Award from the Kaohsiung City Government on the environmentally friendly design of their new headquarters.

November 13, 2006
Ching Fu Shipbuilding began the steel cutting today for its Hull No. 067, a purse seiner owned by South Pacific Tuna Co., Ltd.

November 7, 2006
Ching Fu Shipbuilding laid the keel today for its Hull No. 062, a stern trawler owned by an Icelandic shipowner, Skinney Thinganes hf

October 31, 2006
Ching Fu Shipbuilding signed a contract with US Company South Pacific Tuna Co., Ltd for four 1100 Ton Purse Seine Vessels. Delivery Dates for these vessels are to be in late 2007 and early 2008.
Participants in the ribbon cutting ceremony for Mrs. Mary Tsai's art exhibition opening were (from left) Legislative Yuan Representative Ms. Bi-Ling Kuang, CEO Mr. Ching Nan Chen, Kaohsiung City Acting Mayor Chu-lan Yeh, President of National Sun-Yat Sen University,
Dr. Chung-Cheng Chang,		 Kaohsiung City Acting Mayor Chu-lan Yeh, Mrs. Mary Tsai and Dr. Tsai.

October 21, 2006
Our CEO, Ching Nan Chen's, younger sister, Mrs. Mary Tsai, returned from the United States where she currently resides, to open a special exhibition of her art today. Her exhibition of paintings are on display at Kaohsiung's Cultural Center. Her paintings depict events in Taiwan's history and portraits of Taiwan's beautiful landscapes.

September 18, 2006
Ching Fu Shipbuilding held a Keel Laying Ceremony today for its Hull No. 061, a stern trawler owned by an Icelandic shipowner, Skinney Thinganes hf.

September 13, 2006
Ching Fu Shipbuilding held a launching ceremony today for its Hull No. 064, Koo's 103, owned by Koo's Fishing Co., Ltd.

August 13, 2006
Fong Kuo Ching Fu Shipbuilding had the honor of hosting a visit by the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, H.E. Manasseh Sogavare, his wife Mrs. Emmy Sogavare and his delegation.

(From Left )Solomon Islands First Lady Mrs. Emmy Sogavare, H.E. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and CEO Dr. Ching Nan Chen.
CEO Dr. Ching Nan Chen shows the Prime Minister how to adjust his hard hat before heading out to the yard for a tour.
July 10, 2006
The steel cutting ceremony for Ching Fu's H063 was held today. H063 is the second of two stern trawlers being built for Icelandic owner, Skinney Thinganes HF.

June 27, 2006
The steel cutting ceremony for Ching Fu's H061 was held today. H061 is a stern trawler being built for Icelandic owner, Skinney Thinganes HF.

June 14, 2006
Ching Fu laid the keel for its H064.

June 8, 2006
H060, a 1100 T Purse Seine, was successfully launched today by Ching Fu Shipyard. This vessel is set to be delivered by the end of this year.

Fireworks are released onboard "Fong Kuo 866" before launching.
H060 rests in the water after launching.
May 12, 2006
Ching Fu Shipbuilding launched her Hull No. H057 named "Atlantic Seahunter". This 81 meter Clam Harvesting and Processing Vessel is owned by Canadian based company Clearwater Partnership Co., Ltd.
"Atlantic Seahunter" floating alongside Ching Fu's Dock after launching.
May 2, 2006
Congratulations to our CEO Mr. Ching Nan Chen on being awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Engineering from National Sun-Yat Sen Univerisity.
CEO Dr. Ching Nan Chen receives his Honoray Doctorate from the President of National Sun-Yat Sen University,
Dr. Chung-Cheng Chang
Kaohsiung City Acting Mayor Chu-lan Yeh congratulates our CEO on his achievement.
April 19, 2006
Fong Kuo Shipyard today successfully launched her Hull No. S404, a 1100 ton freezing tuna long liner being built for the Koos Fishing Company Ltd.
Koos Fishing Company's Chairman, Mr. Koo Kwang-ming and his wife enjoy the dragon dance performed before the launching of S404.
Drum performance to celebrate the launching of S404.
April 12, 2006
Fong Kuo/Ching Fu Shipbuilding had the great honor today to welcome the President of the Republic of Marshall Islands H.E. President Kessai Note and First Lady Mrs. Mary Note to our shipyard. Also included in their delegation were RMI's Foreign Affairs Minister Gerald Zachios and his wife; Senator Alik Alik; and Ambassador Alexander Bing and his wife.
CEO Ching Nan Chen warmly welcomes H.E. President Kessai Note upon his arrival.
From left, RMI First Lady Mrs. Mary Note, H.E. President Kessai Note, CEO Ching Nan Chen and his wife Mrs. Nancy Chen.

March 8, 2006
Fong Kuo/Ching Fu Shipbuilding were very honored today to host our country's leader, President Shui-Bian Chen and visiting President of Nauru, H.E. Ludwig Derangadage Scotty M.P. The Presidents toured the yards together and were given a presentation about the history of our shipyards.
CEO Ching Nan Chen confers with the President of Taiwan, President Shui-Bian Chen
President Shui-Bian Chen tours our yard with the President of Nauru, H.E. President Ludwig Scotty.

February 8, 2006
Fong Kuo/Ching Fu Shipbuilding was delighted to have the Kiribati Dance Troupe and Officials perform at Kuang Ji Temple today. The dance troupe was invited by the Kaohsiung City Government and sponsored by our CEO Mr. Ching Nan Chen to dance at the Kaohsiung Lantern Festival celebration at the Love River.

Kiribati Dance Troupe
Kiribati Solo Dancer
February 6, 2006
Ching Fu Shipbuilding successfully lengthened the hull of H057 today by carefully pulling forwardthe front potion of the hull. This process accomplished our Canadian owner's request to increase the length of the vessel by six meters for an overall length of 81m.
The front of Ching Fu's H057 hull prepared to be pulled forward by six meters.
 Cross-section of H057 after her hull was successfully pulled apart.
January 27, 2006
Ching Fu Shipbuilding laid the keel today for its Hull No. 060.

January 25, 2006
Ching Fu Shipbuilding successfully lauched its H058, a 2200 CBM Tuna Purse Seine, "Ocean Ace", being built for a Korean ship owner.

Fong Kuo-Ching Fu Shipyards' CEO, Mr. Ching Nan Chen(left) Dongwon Industries' Chairman Mr. Jae Chul Kim(middle) and his wife Mrs. Duck Hee Cho (right) prepare for good luck ceremonies before the lauching of "Ocean Ace".

"Ocean Ace" just after launching.

January 24, 2006
Fong Kuo/Ching Fu Shipbuilding were honored to have the Governor General of Tuvalu, H.E. Rev. Filoimea Telito, M.B.E. and delegates, visit the shipyard today..

Vice-General Manager John Chen(far right) gives some shipbuilding pointers to the His Excellency Governor-General Telito (far left).
His Excellency Governor-General Telito (far right) with our General Manager, Mr. Woody Lin (far left) taking in the view of Kaohsiug Harbor from outside of our offices.

January 19, 2006
Fong Kuo Shipbuilding had the Keel Laying Ceremonies for its Hull No. S404.

January 18, 2006
Ching Fu Shipbuilding erected the King Post for its Hull No. 058, a 2200 CBM Purse Seiner being built for a Korean ship owner.

January 17, 2006
Fong Kuo Shipbuilding delivered today her Hull No. S405, 530 GRT Freezing Tuna Long Liner named the "Yung Pang"..

January 10, 2006
Ching Fu Shipbuilding began steel cutting for its Hull No. 064.

January 10, 2006
Fong Kuo/Ching Fu Shipyards were honored today to have Kaohsiung Mayor, Mrs. Yeh Chu Lan tour our yard.

January 6, 2006
Fong Kuo Shipbuilding conducted the Sea Trial for her Hull No. S405, a 530 GRT Freezing Tuna Long Liner.
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