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IMO Adopts Polar Code Environmental Provisions
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted the environmental part of the International Code for ships operating in polar waters (Polar Code) and associated MARPOL amendments to make the Code mandatory by the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC). The MEPC was meeting for its
Contractor for Mozambique LNG onshore park chosen
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation informed it has selected a consortium consisting of CB&I, Chiyoda Corporation and Saipem (CCS JV) for the initial development of the onshore LNG park in Mozambique.
Contractor for Mozambique LNG onshore park chosen
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation informed it has selected a consortium consisting of CB&I, Chiyoda Corporation and Saipem (CCS JV) for the initial development of the onshore LNG park in Mozambique.
Anadarko moves Mozambique offshore gas closer to development
Anadarko Petroleum, an independent, U.S.-based oil and gas company, have moved a step closer to bringing its offshore gas reserves in Mozambique to production. Namely, the company, together with its partners in Mozambique’s Offshore Area 1, has selected consortium consisting of CB&I, Chiyoda Corpora
Highlights of the Week – Readers’ Choice
Isla Grande Terminal Dredging Contract Inked Crowley Puerto Rico Services, Inc. has further solidified its commitment to Puerto Rico with the execution of a $48.5 million construction contract for a new pier at its Isla Grande Terminal in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Boskalis Reports Good First Quarter [&
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Why Containers Get Lost at Sea? Containerization has reformed the ocean transportation of cargo becoming the standard method of moving goods across the globe today. Read more Bremerhaven Crane Operator Dies in Boom Collapse A 52-year-old crane operator died last night at the German port of Bremerhav
Nigeria LNG revenue hit by oil prices
Nigeria LNG, operator of the Bonny export terminal, has reportedly posted a 30% drop in its revenue for the first four months in 2015 as a consequence of weak oil prices.
Nigeria LNG revenue hit by oil prices
Nigeria LNG, operator of the Bonny export terminal, has reportedly posted a 30% drop in its revenue for the first four months in 2015 as a consequence of weak oil prices.
Hammamet Hosts River Basins Hydrology Event
The International Conference on African Large River Basins Hydrology will take place in Hammamet, Tunisia, from October 26-30, 2015. This event is placed under the labels of several international programs and institutions, which aim at a better knowledge and data sharing, the increase of the number
Japan Sets Aside USD 280 Million for Nacala Port Project
The government of Japan has agreed to provide Mozambique with a USD 280 million loan for the second phase of the Nacala Port Development Project, the allAfrica daily reports. The memorandum of understanding was signed in Maputo yesterday, bringing Japan’s total contribution to the rehabilitation of
Picture of the Day: VOLVOX ASIA at New Suez
Van Oord, a Dutch contracting company that specializes in dredging and land reclamation, in early April deployed its Trailing suction hopper dredger VOLVOX ASIA to the New Suez Canal project. The vessel has hopper capacity of 10,834m³, and along with three stationary cutter suction dredgers and a la
Nacala Port Loan Deal Signed
The Japanese Government has agreed to provide Mozambique with a loan of about $280 million for the second phase of the northern port of Nacala development project. The memorandum was signed by Deputy Foreign Minister Nyeleti Mondlane and Japanese ambassador Akira Mizutani in Maputo yesterday. The fi