Africa
Nigeria: FEC OKs Abam-Nnuju Land Reclamation Project
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) last week approved the award of N8.3 billion contract for the land reclamation project at Abam-Nnuju water front in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. Briefing newsmen after FEC meeting, Information Minister Labaran Maku, said the council also approved
FPSO Kwame Nkrumah: Two Years with Zero LTIs (Ghana)
On 21 June 2012, the FPSO Kwame Nkrumah team in Ghana reached a significant milestone by achieving two years of operations with zero Lost Time Incidents (LTIs). Members of the combined team, which includes the Integrated Project Team, commissioning team, contractors and ongoing Tullow and MODEC oper
South Africa: Dredging to Bring Larger Vessels to Durban
The Mediterranean Shipping Company’s vessel MSC Sola is expected to arrive off Durban in the early hours of Wednesday, according to the IOL News. This vessel weighs 131,771 tons and has the length of three-and-a-half rugby fields. Fully loaded it is capable of carrying 11,660 standard containers. IO
South Africa: MSC Sola to Dock in Durban
The Mediterranean Shipping Company’s vessel MSC Sola is expected to arrive off Durban in the early hours of Wednesday, according to the IOL News. This vessel weighs 131,771 tons and has the length of three-and-a-half rugby fields. Fully loaded it is capable of carrying 11,660 standard containers. IO
Swire Oilfield Services to Exhibit at Offshore Energy 2012 (The Netherlands)
Swire Oilfield Services has announced that will be exhibiting at this year’s Offshore Energy 2012 Exhibition and Conference (Stand No. 319). On Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 October 2012, the 5th edition of Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference will take place at the Amsterdam RAI, The Netherlands.
Senegal: Puma Energy Buys LPG Terminal
Puma Energy LLC, the global mid and downstream oil company, has completed the acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of Vitogaz Senegal SA. The principal asset is a 5,000m3 Liquefied Petroleum Gas terminal in the port of Dakar, Senegal. The acquisition is another step in the development of
Mozambique’s Ports Need More Equipment
As Macauhub reports, a lack of cranes, tractors, tugs and other port equipment is affecting the productivity and efficiency of the ports of Beira and Nacala in Mozambique. The local newspaper said that despite this, the two ports were gradually positioning themselves as regional ports and attracting
Mozambique’s Ports Need More Equipment
As Macauhub reports, a lack of cranes, tractors, tugs and other port equipment is affecting the productivity and efficiency of the ports of Beira and Nacala in Mozambique. The local newspaper said that despite this, the two ports were gradually positioning themselves as regional ports and attracting
DylanGroup: Gold Sponsor of Offshore Energy 2012
DylanGroup, the international trade organization providing complete packages of steel piping products and services, is a Gold Sponsor of the 2012 edition of Offshore Energy, Exhibition & Conference. The 5th edition of this annual event takes place at 23 and 24 October in Amsterdam RAI, the Netherlan
Gulf of Aden: EU NAVFOR ITS Scirocco Assists Vessel with Engine Failure
On the morning of June 28th 2012, EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Italian Frigate Scirocco provided technical assistance to a tug type vessel which experienced an engine failure while sailing in international waters in the Gulf of Aden. In the evening on the 27th of June, ITS Scirocco was conducting a pa
ISS Announces New Regional Operations Team For Europe and North Africa
Inchcape Shipping Services, the world’s leading maritime services provider, has announced its new regional team for Europe and North Africa following the creation of its new operations division. Reflecting ISS’ transition from eight regional profit centres within two hemispheres to four world region
Algeria: ENP Delivers Two New Workboats
In the way of the strategy to grow and gain new rising markets, ENP delivered last month two new Workboats to Algeria, Skikda Port Authorities. These were ENP constructions C-983 and C-984, they were certified by DNV. These 12m Workboats will perform services as Mooring Vessels but they are also abl