Africa
Russia, Tunisia Discuss Business Cooperation
Within the Russian-Tunisian Business Council in Tunisia passed Rossiysko’s fifth meeting – the Tunisian intergovernmental commission on trade and economic and scientific and technical cooperation. During a meeting between the governments, the ministries and joint bodies of both countries a number of
U.S. Commerce Secretary Ends Africa Trade Mission
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker wrapped up her trade mission to Africa with a stop in Ethiopia that focused on AGOA renewal. AGOA, the U.S. African Growth and Opportunity Act, “is one critical tool to continue deepening trade and investment ties between the U.S. and Africa,” the Commerce D
GEOMAR Carries Out Expedition of Volcanic Mountains in South Atlantic
Recently the research vessel SONNE set off from Cape Town on a five and a half week long expedition in the South Atlantic lead by GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel. The aim is to increase the understanding of the basic processes in plate tectonics. It is nearly three times as long as t
Angola LNG to Resume Production in 2015
The Angola LNG terminal is expected to resume production in mid-2015, after a rupture on a flare line forced it to shut down. “Following investigation into the incident that took place at the plant in Soyo on 10 April 2014, Angola LNG will pull forward a planned shutdown to allow its contractor Bech
Ghana: President Inspects Takoradi Port Expansion
The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, recently paid a brief working visit to the Takoradi Port to acquaint himself with the progress of the expansion works after cutting the sod late last year. The Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Mr. Richard A. Y. Anamoo, ho
Messina Line Ro-Ro Service Boost
Messina Line has upgraded its ro-ro service from West Mediterranean to West Africa. Through a Vessel Sharing Agreement (VSA) with MUO (Marguisa), settled on the joint deployment of four ro-ro sister vessels of 2000 linear meters capacity each (M/v Maestro Ocean, M/v Maestro Sea, M/v Maestro Universe
Kerala Hijacking Investigation Closed
The Liberian Registry has concluded its investigation into the pirate-hijacking of the product tanker Kerala off Luanda, Angola, on 18 January 2014. The Liberian investigation is based on evidence gathered by an INTERPOL-led multinational Incident Response Team as well as findings of its own investi
New 311F LRR Excavator from Caterpillar
Caterpillar has introduced its new Cat® 311F LRR excavator. Powered with a 52-kW (ISO 9249) Cat C3.4B engine that meets EU Stage IIIB emissions standards, the new excavator features a reduced radius that limits over-the-side tail swing to just 508 mm, making it ideal for space-restricted job sites.
Smit Lamnalco Performs First PNG LNG Berthing
Smit Lamnalco has performed the first berthing at the ExxonMobil-operated PNG LNG Project Marine Terminal near Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. In June 2012 Smit Lamnalco was awarded the 10-year terminal services contract with additional extension options. Following an extensive period of preparation
Rowan nets three rig deals. Working on drillship problem in Namibia
Rowan Companies, an offshore drilling contractor based in Houston, has secured more contracts during May, 2014.
Egypt: Suez Canal Revenues on the Rise, Official Says
Suez Canal yesterday achieved a record in the number of vessels and the cargo passing through it, Suez Canal Authority Chairman Mohab Mamish said. In statements to Al-Tahrir TV channel, Mamish said revenues of Suez Canal are on the rise, asserting that security levels at the water course were beefed
MCTAYS Becomes Doosan Engine Distributor
MCTAYS, the shipbuilding subsidiary of HS Ocean Holdings (HSOH), has signed an agreement to distribute Doosan Marine Diesel Engines in the UK, Nigeria, Gabon and Congo. The company will supply both mechanical engines and next generation electronically controlled engines which comply with European em