By Eize de Vries Rated capacity in relation to rotor diameter and drivetrain choice are three key characteristics of any wind turbine. This article focuses at mainstream commercial offshore turbines and the new roughly 7- 12MW+ superclass being launched and developed in various global markets, popul
Remote ship surveys and inspections have become increasingly popular amid the coronavirus crisis.
Workers at India’s Haldia Port have suspended all dry bulk vessel operations at the port after learning a supervisor had tested positive for COVID-19. It is understood that the workers stopped their activities on Friday, April 3 amid concerns that they might get infected. The mechanical loading of t
The extension of the existing harbor for Sh. Komandoo harbor upgrade project is well underway, reports the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC). According to the latest update, current work involves quay wall works and dredging and reclamation of the harbor basin. MTCC also reported tha
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (March 30-April 5, 2020). Donjon Wraps Up Manhattan Dredging In preparation for the arrival of the USNS Comfort to New York, USACE New York District Operations Division moved quickly and approved the necessary dre
Thousands of seafarers employed on cruise ships are still stranded at sea as ports deny vessels the permission to dock and carry out crew changes amid restrictive measures adopted to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) estimates that around 31
Saudi Arabia’s decision to flood the market with crude oil at a time when demand is in doldrums amid coronavirus pandemic is about to create a massive supply-demand imbalance, says BIMCO’s Chief Shipping Analyst, Peter Sand. Liquid fuels production and consumption will be imbalanced during much of 2
In the downturn of 2020, global exploration & production operators will only be able to cut supply chain costs by up to 12%, a Rystad Energy analysis shows.
A hull for the Energean-owned Energean Power FPSO sailed away from the COSCO yard in China on Thursday, April 3, 2020.
Malaysian offshore support vessels and subsea services provider Alam Maritim Resources has been awarded a work order for the provision of anchor handling tug and supply (AHTS) for Petronas Carigali.
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipper GasLog said it has taken delivery of a newbuild vessel from the South Korean Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard.
The delivery of 24,000 TEU containerships to HMM will not be delayed.
