Africa
Titan Salvage Removes MV Smart Wreck
Titan Salvage, now a part of Ardent following the merger of Titan and Svitzer Salvage, has completed the complex removal of the wreck of the cape-size MV Smart coal carrier in South Africa that ran aground two years ago. This was especially challenging given weather conditions that prevail on the So
Tower Plans Thali 3D Shoot in 2016 (Cameroon)
Tower Resources, the AIM-listed Africa-focussed oil and gas exploration company, has signed the shallow water Thali (formerly known as Dissoni) Production Sharing Contract (PSC), offshore Cameroon. Tower has a 100% interest in the Thali PSC, and the terms of the PSC include three exploration phases,
WWF: Populations of Marine Vertebrates Halved in Last Decades
A new report released by the World Wide Fund for Nature reveals an alarming decline in marine biodiversity over the last few decades with populations of marine vertebrates declining by 49% between 1970 and 2012, and populations of some fish species decreasing by almost 75%. In addition to fish, the
WWF: Populations of Marine Vertebrates Halved in Last Decades
A new report released by the World Wide Fund for Nature reveals an alarming decline in marine biodiversity over the last few decades with populations of marine vertebrates declining by 49% between 1970 and 2012, and populations of some fish species decreasing by almost 75%. In addition to fish, the
Tower inks deal for acreage offshore Cameroon
Tower Resources plc, the AIM-listed Africa-focussed oil and gas exploration company, has announced the signing of the shallow water Thali (formerly known as Dissoni) Production Sharing Contract (PSC), offshore Cameroon. The PSC signing ceremony took place on September 15, 2015 at the offices of Soci
MV Smart Wreck Removed
Titan Salvage, now a part of Ardent following completion of the merger of Titan and Svitzer Salvage, has successfully completed the removal of the wreck of the cape-size MV Smart coal carrier in South Africa. The removal of the vessel, which was entered in North P&I Club by owner Alpha Marine, has b
IUMI: Tianjin Disaster a Wake-Up Call to Cargo Insurers
The recent catastrophe at the port of Tianjin in China should be a “substantial wake-up call to all cargo insurers,” as large cargo losses are having a significant impact on the marine insurance sector, Nick Derrick, Chairman of the Cargo Committee at The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUM
IUMI: Tianjin Disaster a Wake-Up Call to Cargo Insurers
The recent catastrophe at the port of Tianjin in China should be a “substantial wake-up call to all cargo insurers,” as large cargo losses are having a significant impact on the marine insurance sector, Nick Derrick, Chairman of the Cargo Committee at The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUM
New IACS Chairman Pinpoints Top Priorities
ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki has set out goal-based standards, cyber system safety, and quality to be the areas he will focus on as incoming chairman of The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The IACS strategic plan has been designed to address
New IACS Chairman Pinpoints Top Priorities
ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki has set out goal-based standards, cyber system safety, and quality to be the areas he will focus on as incoming chairman of The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The IACS strategic plan has been designed to address
InterMoor Completes Okoro Field Gig Off Nigeria
InterMoor, an Acteon company, recently completed a top chain replacement project the Armada Perkasa FPSO offshore Nigeria. The FPSO is spread-moored in shallow water in the Okoro field. The Okoro field lies at a water depth of 14 meters in block OML 112, which is situated about 12km off the shore of
Hitachi Excavators Working in Ghana
Three Hitachi excavators are working on a $30 million government-funded coastal defense project in Ghana. Hitachi ZX350LCH-3G duo and one ZX470LCH-5G are being utilized by Xara Developers for the construction of a 2km revetment along the Gulf of Guinea coastline. Measuring 5.5m high, it will protect