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  • GLDD Takes Delivery of ATB Hopper Dredge Ellis Island

    20 November 2017
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders, Vessels

    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) has taken delivery of the new build ATB hopper dredge Ellis Island and tug Douglas B. Mackie after successful completion of United States Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping regulatory sea trials. David Simonelli, President, Dredging Division commented: “We are excited to take delivery of this advanced vessel […]

  • Teekay takes delivery of its fourth Yamal LNG-bound carrier

    15 August 2019
    Vessels

    Shipping major Teekay LNG has taken delivery of the fourth Arc 7 Icebreaking LNG carrier newbuild set for the Novatek-operated Yamal LNG project in Russia.

  • Deltares: Dam on Uruguay/Argentina Border Managed with Delft-FEWS

    16 October 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    In mid-2013, Delft-FEWS, the Deltares hydrological forecasting system, will be operational on the Salto Grande dam on the Uruguay/Argentina border. During the last fortnight, two hydrologists from the Comisión Técnica Mixta de Salto Grande (CTM), the organisation that manages the dam, were at Deltares in Delft to train with the system. CTM will be using […]

  • Ensco Sells Two Cold-Stacked Jack-Up Rigs

    5 February 2014

    Ensco plc has sold its two remaining cold-stacked jack-up rigs for $33 million. The net book value of the two rigs, ENSCO 69 and Wisconsin, both built in 1976, was approximately $9 million. The pre-tax gain on the sale is approximately $24 million, which will be included in first quarter 2014 operating results. Executive Vice President […]

  • IMCA to Host Subsea Fibre & Hybrid Rope Workshop

    2 September 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    The International Marine Contractors Association will be holding a subsea fibre & hybrid rope seminar in Amsterdam on Wednesday 29 October, which will enable attendees to fully understand, and become involved with the discussion on, what is required by the subsea construction industry. This includes the approaches taken in fibre and hybrid rope system adoption into […]

  • Seven Viking Launched in Norway

    18 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    The IMR vessel ‘Seven Viking’, that will be co-owned by Eidesvik Offshore and Subsea 7, was launched from the dock hall at Ulstein Verft on Wednesday 17 October. In her right element, the compact 106.5 m long and 24.5 m wide vessel looks very impressive. The SX148 design will carry out a multitude of diverse […]

  • MacArtney Delivers MERMAC Winches for Kriegers Flak

    8 March 2018
    Technology

    Greek Assodivers Underwater Contractors have taken delivery of two MERMAC winches from MacArtney to be used on the Kriegers Flak offshore wind project in the Danish Baltic Sea.

  • Oil & Gas UK welcomes OGA CEO

    6 November 2014
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    Oil & Gas UK has welcomed the appointment of first chief executive for the new Oil and Gas Authority.  DECC has today informed that Andy Samuel has been appointed as the first chief executive of the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA). Commenting on that announcement  Oil & Gas UK’s chief executive Malcolm Webb said: “Oil & […]

  • LM Wind Power Brings New Jobs with Cherbourg Plant Opening

    28 June 2018

    LM Wind Power, a subsidiary of GE Renewable Energy, has launched its new offshore wind turbine blades plant in Cherbourg, France, where it plans to provide a significant number of jobs.

  • New Methanol Carrier Joins MOL’s Fleet

    17 November 2016
    Business & Finance

    Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has taken delivery of the Cajun Sun, a 50,000 dwt methanol carrier, from its compatriot shipbuilder Minaminippon Shipbuilding. Equipped with 2-stroke dual-fuel low-rev main engine capable of running on methanol, the Cajun Sun is the third vessel in a series of three eco-ships ordered in July 2015. In addition, MOL […]

  • Delivery of Three Talwar Class Indian Navy Vessels to Be Delayed

    25 August 2011

    A contract was signed with Rosoboronexport, Russia in 2006 for acquisition of three Talwar Class follow-on ships and the delivery schedule for these three ships was April 2011, October 2011 and April 2012. Rosoboronexport has intimated that the delivery of the ships would be delayed as follows: 1st Ship – 12 months, 2nd Ship – […]

  • USA: Seadrill Wins Contract for West Capricorn Rig

    7 October 2011
    Business & Finance

      Seadrill has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with a major oil company for a five-year contract for operations in North America with the ultra-deepwater semi-submersible rig West Capricorn. The potential contract value for the firm five-year period is US$919 million, which includes a US$30 million mobilization fee. The oil company has the right […]

  • German Government Approves Draft Law for Armed Guards

    19 July 2012

      The German government has finally approved the draft law that will ultimately govern the employment of private maritime security companies on board Germany-flagged vessels. However, the new rules are not expected to be in place for at least another 12 months. The federal export control authority BAFA will be responsible for the certification process, […]

  • South Korea: Hyundai Heavy Hands Over 4500 TEU Vessel Safmarine Chilka

    28 February 2012

    Shipping line Safmarine has taken delivery of the 4500 teu Safmarine Chilka, the first of three new Safmarine-branded WAFMAX containerships to join the A.P Moller-Maersk fleet in 2012. The vessel has been purpose-built for the trade with Africa and has been deployed on the Far East – Africa trade. The Safmarine Chilka – which has […]

  • Russia: Sovcomflot Selects Dual-Fuel MAN Engine for Its New LNG Carriers

    3 April 2012
    Business & Finance

    Largest Russian shipowner, Sovcomflot, recently selected the dual-fuel MAN 51/60DF engine for an LNG carrier newbuilding programme comprising of two confirmed vessels with an option for two more vessels. The dual-fuel diesel electric propulsion system and the MAN 51/60DF engine have been selected to provide the vessel with a high efficient and low emission propulsion […]

  • Poland: Environment Ministry Gives Gas Advantage over Wind

    2 May 2012
    Authorities & Government

    The Polish Environment Ministry and the State Geological Institute say that the most of the Baltic Sea area is rich in shale gas and reserves of aggregates. Therefore, it says that the area should be excluded from the offshore wind activity, according to Windpower Monthly. The Infrastructure Ministry has been reviewing applications from 59 investors that […]

  • Poland: Environment Ministry Gives Gas Advantage over Wind

    2 May 2012
    Authorities & Government

    The Polish Environment Ministry and the State Geological Institute say that the most of the Baltic Sea area is rich in shale gas and reserves of aggregates. Therefore, it says that the area should be excluded from the offshore wind activity, according to Windpower Monthly. The Infrastructure Ministry has been reviewing applications from 59 investors that […]

  • UK: BG Issues Euro-Denominated Bonds

    10 November 2011

    BG Group announced the issue of €1 billion of euro-denominated bonds (approximately $1.37 billion). The seven-year bonds are due 16 November 2018 and pay a coupon of 3%. The bonds have been issued by BG Energy Capital plc, a wholly owned subsidiary of BG Group plc, and are guaranteed by BG Energy Holdings Limited. They […]

  • New X-Ray Technology to Be Used for Subsea Cable Repairs

    2 May 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    Global Marine Systems has developed a new digital x-ray technology to replace traditional film as a new standard for subsea cable repair capability. The DXr1 camera is the first of its kind for the subsea industry and employs similar technology to that already proven in the medical field. The DXr1 allows for digital capture of […]

  • First Cable Laid at DanTysk OWF in Germany

    19 July 2013
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    The next major step has been taken at the DanTysk offshore wind farm – a first cable has been laid between foundations 39 and 40. The sea conditions were perfect for executing this operation for the first time on DanTysk. It did not go smoothly the entire time. Some wires broke and had to be […]

  • Allseas to Lay Second Line of South Stream Offshore Pipeline

    30 April 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders

    South Stream Transport has signed a contract with the Allseas Group to lay the second line of the South Stream Offshore Pipeline. In addition, the Company has signed a contract with Saipem for the provision of complementary works for Line 2. The South Stream Offshore Pipeline will consist of four parallel gas pipelines of 931 […]

  • IMES Expands to New Portsmouth Office

    13 March 2015
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    IMES, a marine and subsea specialist, has moved to new premises in Portsmouth as the company targets further strategic growth. The new 5,500 sqft premises, based at Voyager Park on Portfield Road, Portsmouth, feature a load testing area for lifting equipment, a component assembly area and purpose-built painting area. It will enhance projects carried out for clients […]

  • Montauk Fishermen Worried about Offshore Wind Farms’ Impact

    9 April 2014
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Environment, Research & Development

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held a meeting with Montauk fishermen yesterday to discuss the offshore wind energy leasing process and best management practices. BOEM is examining the impact of the proposed Deepwater Wind’s offshore wind farms on fishery. The offshore wind developer plans to set up four offshore wind farms at the […]

  • Statkraft Starts Preparing Offshore Wind Exit

    28 October 2016
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Norway’s Statkraft has started preparations for the divestment of its offshore wind assets which include the company’s shares in the operational Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm, as well as the Dudgeon and the Dogger Bank projects in the UK. A divestment of all shares in Sheringham Shoal requires Statkraft to transfer its operatorship. Statkraft and Statoil already signed a […]

  • Maersk Drilling’s new XLE jack-up set for North Sea

    6 January 2017
    Exploration & Production

    Danish offshore driller Maersk Drilling has taken delivery of its fourth XLE jack-up rig, the Maersk Invincible, from Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) in South Korea. The company’s fourth and final XL Enhanced ultra harsh environment jack-up was named in South Korea in October 2016. The first three jack-up rigs have been delivered from […]