Africa
Fairmount Alpine Escorts Bulk Carrier from Brazil to Namibia
Tug Fairmount Alpine has performed escort services for a bulk carrier on request of international salvage company Smit Salvage. The bulker suffered structural damages while in Brazil. Smit contracted Fairmount Marine for first stand-by and, later, as escort during the trans-Atlantic crossing of the
Nigeria: Bonny Ships LNG Cargo
Nigeria’s Bonny LNG terminal shipped a cargo of liquefied natural gas on March 7, according to shipping data. The cargo is being hauled by the Golar Viking, a 14o,000 m3 cubic-meter tanker. The destination of the cargo is unknown at this moment. Bonny terminal has an overall capacity of some 22 mill
India: Chapora Fishermen Unhappy with Dredging Work
As the Navhind Times reports, the dredging work at the mouth of the Chapora river has irked many fishermen who claim that the work done was not proper and due to that, they are unable to operate their trawlers. Mr Shekhar Dabholkar stated that though the work of sand bar removal was undertaken by th
Damen Delivers Second SIGMA Class Frigate for Royal Moroccan Navy
On 10 March 2012, after successful sea trials and finishing of outfitting details, SIGMA Class Frigate, Sultan Moulay Ismail, built by Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) in Vlissingen, was transferred to the Royal Moroccan Navy. The ship was delivered, on schedule and meeting all the requiremen
USA: Anadarko Allocates USD 6.9 Bln for 2012 Investments
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation today announced its 2012 capital program and guidance, and the highlights of its Investor Conference to be held on March 13, 2012. “Anadarko is off to a great start in 2012 as it continues to build upon the strong operational results of 2011, while positioning the comp
Nigerian Ports Authority Plans to Revive Koko Port
As The Nation reports, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is studying the best way for utilising the channels leading to the Koko port in Delta State. Mr Omar Suleiman, the Nigerian Ports Authority Managing Director, stated that NPA is collaborating with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (
Angola: No Charters for Sonatide until JV Issues are Resolved
Tidewater Inc. announced today the following update with respect to its negotiations with Sonangol, the national oil company of Angola, regarding Sonatide, the joint venture between Sonangol and Tidewater through which Tidewater markets its boat services to energy companies for operation in the wate
Port of Djibouti to Invite Bid for Doraleh Container Terminal Expansion
The Port of Djibouti is planning to invite bids for the expansion of the Doraleh Container Terminal, partly-owned by DP World. The prospect of a US$300 million development project scheduled to be completed in 2015 is to double the terminal’s annual capacity to around 3 million TEU, Aboubaker Omar Ha
Djibouti Port Unveils Doraleh Container Terminal Expansion Plans
The Port of Djibouti is planning to invite bids for the expansion of the Doraleh Container Terminal, partly-owned by DP World. The prospect of a US$300 million development project scheduled to be completed in 2015 is to double the terminal’s annual capacity to around 3 million TEU, Aboubaker Omar Ha
Canada: ProSep Bags Multiple Contracts
ProSep Inc., a Toronto Stock Exchange-listed company that provides process solutions to the oil and gas industry, has secured several contracts from repeat clients. The contracts, worth USD 2.5 million in total, include a bulk oil degasser for an offshore facility in the Gulf of Mexico, membrane sup
Nigeria: Osun State Government Invests Big in Dredging
The Special Adviser to Governor Rauf Aregbesola on Environment, Bola Ilori, stressed that the Osun state government last year spent approximately N500 million on dredging about 53 kilometers of waterways in several parts of the state. He has also disclosed that the stretch of the three streams would
Nigerian LNG for France
Nigeria’s Bonny LNG terminal shipped a cargo of liquefied natural gas to France on March 7, according to shipping data. The cargo is being carried by the LNG Borno, a 149,600 m3 cubic-meter tanker, and it is due to arrive at the Montoir terminal in France on March 17. Bonny terminal has an overall c