Africa
Tanker ‘Cape Bird’ Captured by Nigerian Pirates
Nigerian pirates hijacked tanker Cape Bird with three Russian crewmen on board, reports website of Russian Guild of Sailors. The ship was captured 70 nautical miles (somewhat 130 km) off Lagos, Nigeria on Oct 8. Apart from Russians, there are Georgian, Ukrainian, and Latvian sailors aboard the tanke
Ocean Rig UDW Inks Contracts for Three Additional Wells Offshore West Africa
Ocean Rig UDW Inc., a global provider of offshore deepwater drilling services, announced that it has entered into drilling contracts for three additional wells offshore West Africa, with two independent oil operators based in the UK and the USA respectively, for the semi-submersible rig Eirik Raude.
Worldwide Orders for New Container Vessels Reach USD 57 Billion
Ocean carriers and charter shipowners have placed orders worth $57 billion for new container vessels over the next four years, with about… (JOC) [mappress] Source: JOC, October 12, 2011;
Russia: Pacific Fleet Task Unit Starts Escorting of First Convoy
Upon termination of preparatory phase, Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit led by large ASW ship Admiral Panteleyev started escorting of the first convoy. Admiral Panteleyev and salvage tug Fotiy Krylov are escorting the first convoy consisting of nine merchant ships under different flags. The convoy moves
CTC Marine Wins Contract for Works on Anguille Field Offshore Gabon
CTC Marine Projects, Ltd., , a subsidiary of DeepOcean Group Holding AS , has been awarded a multi-million pound contract by SBM France SA for transportation, installation and burial works in the Anguille Field, Gabon. Working in West Africa for only the second time, CTC will utilise the Maersk Reco
Pirates Seize Tanker and Its Crew off Nigerian Coast
Pirates have seized a tanker and its crew off the Nigerian coast, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) monitoring group says… (BBC) [mappress] Source: BBC, October 11, 2011;
Djibouti to Invest USD 330 Million in Port Expansion
Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority’s chairman, Aboubaker Omar Hadi, said that the government would expand the country’s port and would… (MenaFN) [mappress] Source: MenaFN, October 11, 2011;
Djibouti to Invest USD 330 Million in Port Expansion
Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority’s chairman, Aboubaker Omar Hadi, said that the government would expand the country’s port and would… (menafn) [mappress] Source: menafn, October 11, 2011;
The Netherlands: Offshore Energy 2011 Kicks Off Today!
The Offshore Energy exhibition, an event focused on global oil & gas exploration and production market opened today in Amsterdam RAI, the Netherlands. The event boasts over 300 high-profile exhibitors from UK, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia etc., and over 5000 visitors ar
Fairmount Glacier Positions FPSO Usan Offshore Nigeria
Fairmount Marine’s powerful tug Fairmount Glacier has successfully assisted in the installation of the floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO) Usan, offshore Nigeria. For this operation Fairmount was contracted by Saipem Energies, which needed a 200 ton bollard pull tug for this job.
Rivers State Governor Praises NLNG Relocation (Nigeria)
Rivers State Governor Chibuike Amaechi has said the state is now safe for business. By Our Reporter (thenationonlineng) [mappress] Source: thenationonlineng, October 11, 2011
Cameroon: President Attends Opening Ceremony of Phase I Kribi Deepwater Project
October 8 witnessed grand opening ceremony of Phase I Kribi Deepwater Project of Cameroon constructed by CHEC. The ceremony was attended by Paul Biya as the President of Cameroon and his first lady, the Minister of Economic Planning and other Cameroon government officials. Xue Jinwei as Chinese Amba