Africa
Congo: Officials Announce Tender for Port of Pointe-Noire Dredging
Directorate General of the Port of Pointe-Noire has announced tender for the dredging works on the access channel to the Port of Pointe-Noire. Works include: – The demolition of the east wing wall and a portion (about 50 ml) of the inner breakwater of the Port; – Dredging the access channel to -16 m
UK: Lloyd’s Register Issues New Rules for Ice-Class Vessels
The first dedicated set of rules for stern-first ice-class ships has just been published by Lloyd’s Register, answering demand for technical support as industry continues to explore the potential of polar transportation routes and the new energy reserves in the far north. The timely release of the r
Angola: Marine Works for Lobito Port Expansion Completed
The concrete pouring works of longitudinal girder at the last section of container terminal structure was successfully completed at the Angola Lobito Port Terminal Expansion On April 13, marking the completion of all the marine works for the project. Up to date, China Harbour Project Department at L
Puma Energy Buys LPG Terminal in Benin
Puma Energy International said it has completed the acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of Soagel SA. Soagel owns a newly built 5000m3 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal in the port of Cotonou, Benin. This new acquisition will be named Puma Energy Benin SA. It is an important step in
Anadarko Scores Double in West Afica
Tullow Oil plc (Tullow) announces that the Mercury-2 exploratory appraisal well in Sierra Leone and the Kosrou-1 exploration well in Côte d’Ivoire have both encountered water bearing reservoirs with oil shows. Mercury-2 – Sierra Leone The Mercury-2 well was drilled 12 kilometres northwest of the Mer
EU NAVFOR Warship HNLMS VAN AMSTEL Completes Two Escorts of WFP
Dutch EU NAVFOR warship HNLMS VAN AMSTEL completed two escorts of World Food Programme (WFP) chartered merchant vessels Mary Ann Hudson and Golden Bridge, on a tour between 14 and 17 April from Berbera to Bosaso and back. Both escorts in this high risk area were carried out smoothly and without any
Pancontinental to Raise USD 50 mln for Exploration Offshore Kenya
Pancontinental Oil & Gas NL has resolved to raise up to $50 million to fund the ongoing exploration programmes over Kenyan Blocks L10A & L10B, further seismic work over Kenya Block L8, a portion of its share of costs of the upcoming L8 Mbawa well, seismic work over Kenya Block L6, seismic work over
ITS Sirocco Joins European Naval Force to Combat Piracy Off Somalia
On Saturday the 14th of April the Italian Frigate ITS SCIROCCO has joined the European Naval Force to combat piracy off Somalia. ITS SCIROCCO, while being specifically equipped for anti-submarine warfare, is an effective multi-purpose frigate with an extensive experience in counter-piracy operations
ExxonMobil, COPL Offshore Liberia Deal Gets Approval
Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited (COPL) announces that the National Oil Company of Liberia (“NOCAL”) has written to advise of its acceptance, in-principle, of the previously announced proposed joint venture arrangement in the Production Sharing Contract (“PSC”) governing Block LB-13 offshore Libe
ABS Appoints New Leadership for Europe-Africa Operations
ABS President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki has announced that ABS Vice President and current Chief Engineer Dr. Kirsi Tikka will transfer to London to assume the role of President and COO of the ABS Europe Division. The division is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the society through
CMA CGM Announces Reshuffling of Its ASIA-South Africa and Mozambique Services
CMA CGM announces the reshuffling of its ASIA – South Africa and Mozambique services As from 24th April, the new CMA CGM ASIA – SOUTH AFRICA service network will be covered by the following loop: New SHAKA2: A service jointly operated by CMA CGM and Maersk Line with 8 vessels of 6,500Teus Rotation:
Hyperdynamics Plans to Farm-Out Portion of Its Offshore Guinea Interest
Hyperdynamics Corporation announced that it has engaged BofA Merrill Lynch as financial advisor to assist the Company in connection with a potential sale of a portion of its 77% interest in the 25,000-square-kilometer oil and gas exploration concession offshore Guinea in West Africa. Hyperdynamics i