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  • Colin Beckett retires from Gorgon LNG project

    20 October 2014

    Chevron executive Colin Beckett resigned from his position as general manager of the $54 billion Gorgon LNG project.  After nine years in charge, Beckett’s decision to retire on November 18 surprised many as it comes just one year before the first gas at Gorgon LNG is expected, according to The West Australian. Company sources reveal […]

  • Dutch King Willem-Alexander Visits Marker Wadden

    24 May 2017
    Business & Finance

    Dutch King Willem-Alexander yesterday toured the first finished island of the Marker Wadden in the Markermeer (Lake Marken), near Lelystad, the Netherlands. The Marker Wadden is a project aimed at creating five islands in the Markermeer. The construction of four new islands of the Marker Wadden archipelago was officially inaugurated in March by Dutch Transport Minister, […]

  • Azinor Catalyst to use Transocean rig for North Sea well

    22 May 2018
    Exploration & Production

    Azinor Catalyst Limited, the Seacrest Capital Group-backed E&P company, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Transocean.

  • USA: Senators Support Great Lakes Harbors Dredging

    23 December 2012

    Citing drought that has led to low water levels, Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken asked in a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee this week to add money to support the dredging of Great Lakes harbors and channels so as not to disrupt shipping. The senators are hoping the committee will add the […]

  • Van Oord cable layer saves 49 refugees offshore Malta

    17 November 2022
    Safety, Vessels

    Van Oord’s cable-laying vessel Nexus has rescued 49 refugees offshore Malta in the Mediterranean Sea. Nexus was contacted on the night of 16-17 November by the Malta Rescue Coordination Centre to give support in the worsening weather conditions. The 123-meter-long cable-laying vessel, with 27 crew members, is now on its way to Malta, where a […]

  • Update: CSL’s Atlantic Erie Breaks Free

    15 January 2015
    Business & Finance

    Self-discharging bulk carrier Atlantic Erie, owned by Canada Steamship Lines (CSL), that ran aground on Sunday afternoon, January 11th off Quebec has broken free, Community Radio Fund of Canada (CFIM) reported. The 38,960 DWT bulker, loaded with salt, was en route to Magdalen Islands from Saint Jean Port when it grounded, according to Marine Traffic data. […]

  • Video: Floating Crane Pierces Hull of a Cosco Tanker

    16 April 2018

    Tian E Zuo had its hull punctured by a floating crane, on Friday, April 13.

  • OOCL Improving Vessel Storage with Navis Tools

    26 June 2019
    Business & Finance

    Orient Overseas Container Line has chosen Navis to provide stowage planning software StowMan to its entire fleet.

  • Bahri Takes Delivery of Its Third RORO Ship from Hyundai MIPO

    23 July 2013
    Business & Finance

    The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia Bahri has taken delivery of a new 26,000 DWT vessel, specialized in general cargo, today in South Korea. The ship was named Bahri Tabuk and it was built by South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai MIPO. This is the third vessel delivered from a series of six vessels that Bahri […]

  • PSV Island Clipper delivered to Island Offshore

    10 April 2015
    Equipment

    On Thursday, April 9, 2015, Island Offshore has taken delivery of Island Clipper PSV from Vard Brevik. Island Clipper is a platform supply vessel which will perform duties such as carriage of general cargo, pipe cargo on deck, cement/barrite and liquid cargo to and from offshore installations. In addition, the Island Clipper is equipped with […]

  • Ocean Yield in ‘Geco Triton’ sale

    18 December 2014
    Business & Finance

    Ocean Yield ASA has agreed to sell the 1991 built seismic vessel “Geco Triton”. The company sold the vessel to the charterer for $8.2 million. The vessel was on a long term bareboat contract with Western Geco until December 2015 and Ocean Yield says that the sales price includes full payment of remaining charterhire. The […]

  • Dorian LPG Adds Another VLGC Newbuilding

    29 June 2015
    Business & Finance

    NYSE-listed liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shipping company Dorian LPG has taken delivery of its sixth very large gas carrier (VLGC) newbuilding, the ECO VLGC Cobra. The 84,000 cbm LPG carrier was built by South Korea’s Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries. Upon delivery, the Cobra will enter into a one year time charter with an unnamed oil major through the […]

  • The Netherlands: Multraship Takes Delivery of Multrasalvor 3

    9 November 2012

    Multraship continues to invest in its diverse fleet of towage and salvage vessels to help provide the highest levels of responsive service to the international shipping industry. They have just taken delivery of Multrasalvor 3, a new Multi-Cat 2409 from Damen. It is a bigger and better version of their old Multrasalvor, which has now […]

  • The Netherlands: Multraship Expands Its Fleet with New Damen Multi-Cat

    9 November 2012
    Business & Finance

    Multraship continues to invest in its diverse fleet of towage and salvage vessels to help provide the highest levels of responsive service to the international shipping industry. The company has taken delivery of Multrasalvor 3, a new Multi-Cat 2409 from Damen. It is a bigger and better version of our old Multrasalvor, which has now […]

  • VIDEO: Gangway in Action Onboard VOS Sweet

    24 June 2014

    Today, the wind turbine crew transfer is done by jamming the vessel bow against the windmill tower. The UPTIME gangway allows the crew via a motion compensated gangway to transfer safely from the transport vessel to the turbine. The vessel is free to move with the sea, but the gangway is stationary against the tower. […]

  • Pelamis in Debt GBP 16 Mln after Going into Administration

    16 February 2015
    Business & Finance

    Pelamis Wave Power, which went into administration in November 2014, had owed almost GBP 16 million before most of its assets were taken over by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).  The largest amount that Pelamis owed was £12.86 million to Scottish Enterprise. An additional £3.5m were owed to unsecured creditors: Edinburgh Council, the University of Dundee, the University of Edinburgh, […]

  • Johnson: Great Day for Florida (USA)

    15 January 2013
    Business & Finance

    The Florida Ports Council released the following statement from Bill Johnson, chairman of the Florida Ports Council and port director for PortMiami, on Governor Scott’s commitment of $38 million to the JAXPORT Mile Point Project. “Governor Scott has demonstrated an unprecedented commitment to Florida’s ports. Florida’s 15 ports work together seamlessly to create a system […]

  • India: IWAI to Develop Inland Waterways

    10 December 2013
    Business & Finance

    Several measures are being taken to promote the inland waterways in the country, announced pib.nic.in. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today, the Minister of State for Shipping Shri Milind Deora said that the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has undertaken Integrated National Transportation Waterways Grid Study through the […]

  • Environment Agency’s New CEO to Visit Somerset

    16 December 2015
    Business & Finance

    Sir James Bevan, the new chief executive of the Environment Agency, is visiting Somerset this week where he will see firsthand the improvements made in the area since 2013/14.  He will start his tour in Bridgwater where he will meet local Environment Agency staff. Sir James will then be taken to Burrow Mump, where he will witness the […]

  • LIPA to Vote on Deepwater’s Offshore Wind Project

    17 December 2014
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    The trustees of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) are scheduled to decide today on purchasing electricity from several clean energy projects proposed to be built in Long Island.  The projects on which the aforementioned decision will be taken include several solar facilities and Deepwater Wind’s wind farm off the coast of Montauk. In 2013, LIPA issued a request for proposals for […]

  • Liberian Registry’s Ships Unaffected by Ebola

    4 November 2014

    The Liberian Registry has supported the International Maritime Organization’s recommendation that there should be no general ban on international travel or trade due to the Ebola virus. These recommendations advocate that the movement of ships, including the handling of cargo and goods, to and from affected areas, should continue as normal. Scott Bergeron, CEO of […]

  • Vietnam: HVS Starts Construction of 56.000 DWT Bulk Carrier

    31 October 2011
    Business & Finance

    On 29th October, 2011, Steel Cutting Ceremony for the 56,000 DWT Bulk Carrier having Hull No. S049 has been organized at the Steel Processing Shop of Hyundai-Vinashin Shipyard (HVS). The ceremony was graced by the attendance of representatives from Ship Owner, DNV and HVS. The S049 is the 4th order in a series of 8 […]

  • Sri Lanka: Port Development Scheme Moves Ahead

    9 June 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    The Government of Sri Lanka has taken steps to liberalize and strengthen rules and regulations as supportive measures for the growth of shipping and maritime business in the country, Sri Lanka Ports Authority Chairman Dr. Priyath Bandu Wickrama said. The three-year short term port development plan of 2008-2010 was successfully completed, after which a five-year […]

  • Study: Zero Emission Ships Key to Decarbonisation

    12 December 2017
    Business & Finance

    Zero emission vessels (ZEVs) are central to achieving the aim of decarbonisation, a new study finds.

  • VIDEO: Gangway in Action Onboard VOS Sweet

    24 June 2014

    Today, the wind turbine crew transfer is done by jamming the vessel bow against the windmill tower. The UPTIME gangway allows the crew via a motion compensated gangway to transfer safely from the transport vessel to the turbine. The vessel is free to move with the sea, but the gangway is stationary against the tower. […]