Africa
Kongsberg Mesotech Presents M3 Bathy System
Kongsberg Mesotech has just introduced the M3 Bathy System, a powerful, entry-level survey system for shallow-water bathymetric applications. The core of the M3 Bathy is Mesotech’s M3 Series MultiMode Multibeam Sonar. The M3 Sonar is the only instrument in its price point that produces high-quality
JOC: Chinese Container Ports Most Productive
Chinese container ports are the world’s most productive, according to the 2013 JOC Port Productivity Data rankings. Last year’s top three ports globally, in terms of berth productivity, were Tianjin, Qingdao and Ningbo. The top three terminals were APM Terminals Yokohama and Tianjin Xingang Sinor, w
Total Breaks Off $250 Mln Contract for Skandi Aker
Aker Solutions’ subsidiary Aker Oilfield Services was notified by Total in Angola of the termination of a USD 250 million, two-year contract for the Skandi Aker vessel. Skandi Aker started operations as a well-intervention vessel for the first time in September last year when the contract with Total
“Our Oceans Challenge” Competition Launched
The World Ocean Council (WOC) is part of a growing coalition of maritime leadership companies, industry organizations and knowledge institutes that has launched “Our Oceans Challenge” – a competition for innovation and solutions to address key issues affecting responsible ocean industry operations.
Holland America’s MS Amsterdam Braces for Worldwide Cruise
When MS Amsterdam departs Fort Lauderdale, Fla., January 5, 2015, the cruise will span 114 days and calls at 45 ports in 25 countries on six continents. Following Amsterdam’s departure from Fort Lauderdale, the ship will take a westerly course from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean via a daylight tr
Sunbird Energy wraps up Ibhubesi Gas Project acquisition
Southern African gas explorer and developer Sunbird Energy Ltd has announced that all required South African Government approvals have now been received and that it has consequently finalised its acquisition of the Ibhubesi Gas Project (IGP) from Forest Oil Corporation. The approvals conclude the ac
Lukoil, NewAge farm into Bowleven’s Cameroon offshore block
Bowleven, the Africa focused oil and gas exploration group traded on AIM, has delivered its strategic intent to sell part of its interest in the Etinde Permit, offshore Cameroon, by entering into a conditional agreement with LUKOIL and NewAge. Bowleven will reduce its interest in the Etinde permit f
Dolphin to Conduct Junon 3D Seismic Survey Off Seychelles
Australian energy company WHL Energy Limited announces that Ophir Energy plc, operator of the jointly held Seychelles exploration blocks, has contracted Dolphin Geophysical to undertake the 1500 km2 Junon 3D seismic survey over the Junon trend. Ophir Energy, as operator holds 75% equity in the Seych
APM Terminals’ Portfolio Ready to Handle Expected Trade Growth
The World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects 2014 report, released last week, projects a sharp increase in the projected annual growth rates for the volume of world trade for the next three years, which the geographically balanced APM Terminals Global Terminal Network is notably well-suited to accommo
Ophir hires Dolphin for Seychelles 3D survey
Australian energy company WHL Energy Limited has said that Ophir Energy, operator of the jointly held Seychelles exploration blocks, has contracted Dolphin Geophysical to undertake the 1500 km2 Junon 3D seismic survey over the Junon trend. Ophir Energy, as operator holds 75% equity in the Seychelles
Sonde expects to drill Fisal-1 well in Q4
Sonde Resources has provided an update regarding the company’s operations in the Joint Oil Block. The Joint Oil Block is a 768,000 acre license, equally contributed by Tunisia and Libya, straddling the maritime boundary in the central Gulf of Gabes, about 100 km (62 mi) offshore in water depths aver
Sweden, Ghana to Develop 1GW Wave Energy Project
Swede Energy has signed an agreement with TC Energy Ltd in Ghana to jointly develop the largest wave power project in the world. The project is situated outside the coast of Ghana and will be built in blocks with a total targeted installed capacity of 1000MW. TC Energy Ltd is the holder of permits a