Africa
IMO’s Regional Workshops Kick Off in Ghana
Representatives from 11 West and Central Africa countries are in Accra, Ghana, to attend the first IMO regional workshop on “MARPOL Annex VI – Ship energy efficiency and technology transfer”, from July 2nd to July 4th. The workshop, which is being hosted by the Ghana Maritime Authority, is aimed a
Woodside to explore offshore Morocco
LNG player Woodside has finalised an agreement with Chariot Oil & Gas to farm-in to the prospective Doukkala Basin offshore north western Morocco. Under the agreement Woodside acquires an initial 25% participating interest in the Rabat Deep Offshore permits I-VI. The agreement includes an option to
Woodside acquires stake in offshore Morocco permit
Australia’s oil and gas company Woodside has finalised an agreement with Chariot Oil & Gas to farm-in to the prospective Doukkala Basin offshore north western Morocco.
Statoil divests share in blocks offshore Angola
Norwegian oil company Statoil is divesting equity in blocks 38 and 39 in the Kwanza basin offshore Angola.
Statoil in Offshore Angola Adjustment
Statoil is divesting equity in blocks 38 and 39 in the Kwanza basin offshore Angola. “The transactions are part of Statoil’s continued optimisation and portfolio adjustments process. We do this to maximise value of core assets. The transactions will allow Statoil to unlock capital ahead of an extens
Statoil adjusts Angola portfolio
Statoil said it is divesting equity in blocks 38 and 39 in the Kwanza basin offshore Angola. “The transactions are part of Statoil’s continued optimisation and portfolio adjustments process. We do this to maximise value of core assets. The transactions will allow Statoil to unlock capital ahead of a
Newbuilding Market Still Not Overbooked
Despite the overcapacity of ships on the market, which has been a hot topic recently, the newbuilding orders for ships don’t seem to be toning down. When speaking about bulk carriers, Pan Ocean has placed an order for two firm 207,000 DWT Newcastlemaxes at New Times, with both vessels due to deliv
Damanaki: Illegal Fishing Has to Be Eradicated from High Seas
“Illegal fishing has to be eradicated from the high seas, and this is why the EU uses its diplomatic weight to push for rules like the UNCLOS or the United Nations Fish Stock Agreement to be enforced worldwide,” EU Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki said during “Re-energi
Polarcus Gets LOI for 3D Seismic Survey Off South West Africa
Polarcus Limited has announced that the Company has received a Letter of Intent for a 3D marine seismic acquisition project for an undisclosed client offshore South West Africa. The project, subject to the execution of a service contract, will start in Q4 2014 and is expected to run for approximatel
Polarcus gets seismic survey LOI
Polarcus has received a Letter of Intent for a 3D marine seismic acquisition project for an undisclosed client offshore South West Africa. The project, subject to the execution of a service contract, will start in Q4 2014 and is expected to run for approximately 50 days. Polarcus, a UAE-based seismi
SCF Yenisei Detention Upheld
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal affirmed the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s detention of a Liberian flagged vessel SCF Yenisei, in Queensland in October 2013. The manager of the vessel sought to have the detention of the vessel downgraded at the tribunal, alleging the deficiency identifi
Reducing Fatigue Risks onboard Oil Tankers and LNG Carriers
An enhanced Fatigue Design Assessment (FDA) Level 2 solution is now available in LR’s ShipRight software. It provides a robust tool which can help owners to reduce their risks. This first release covers oil tankers and membrane type LNG carriers. Lloyd’s Register has given designers, ship owners and