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  • EU Court Orders Compensation to Somali Pirates

    5 December 2014

    The European Court of Human Rights has ordered France to pay compensation to Somali pirates worth thousands of euros for failing to present “promptly” the accused men before a judge upon their arrival to the country. The 48-hour delay was deemed by the Court as violation of the European Convention of Human Rights. The case concerns nine […]

  • EU Ups Customs Risk Management Strategy

    25 August 2014

    The European Commission adopted a new strategy and detailed action plan to improve customs risk management on August 21.The new strategy is intended to supervise and identify supply chain risks, and key priorities where action is needed in order to achieve more effective and efficient EU-wide customs risk management. Each priority in turn is developed in […]

  • APPEA Says Migration Critical for Economic Growth in Australia

    25 May 2012

    The peak body representing Australia’s oil and gas industry has welcomed the Australian Government’s approval of its first Enterprise Migration Agreement (EMA). The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) says initiatives that fast-track migration for large resource projects will bring significant economic benefit. APPEA CEO, David Byers, said: “Such initiatives are very important to […]

  • HIE gets recognition at Scottish Green Energy Awards

    8 December 2015
    Business & Finance

    The winners of the Scottish Green Energy Awards 2015, a renewable energy competition, have been revealed. HIE was honoured for its work in the renewable energy sector with The Judges award that was given to the agency as recognition of the wide ranging work carried out across the sector since its inception in 1965 and […]

  • Van Oord Becomes Global Offshore Wind Player with Yunlin Contract

    30 May 2018
    Project & Tenders

    German offshore wind developer wpd has selected Van Oord as preferred contractor for the 640MW Yunlin offshore wind project in Taiwan.

  • Statfjord A spill lessons learnt

    21 August 2008

    StatoilHydro says lessons have been learnt after an investigation was carried out into an incident on the Statfjord A platform when an internal leak in the platform hull led to gas accumulation inside the shaft and discharge of oily water to sea. The investigation report into the incident on 24 May, was submitted to the […]

  • Main shareholders of Ge-eX Logistics start new venture in temperature-controlled 45ft reefer transport: Ge-Fresh Logistics

    23 February 2010

    After the successful launch in May 2007 of Ge-eX Logistics, which provides door-to-door multimodal container transport services on key European routes, the majority shareholders in this company have decided to expand into the temperature-controlled sector with the launch of Ge-Fresh Logistics. “Entering the 45ft reefer market is a natural step and one which excites us” […]

  • Lawsuits Fly in Russia-Ukraine Gas Conflict

    16 June 2014

    After not being  able to come to an agreement over gas debt issues Russian state owned Gazprom and Naftogaz of Ukraine both filed lawsuits at the Stocholm International Arbitrational Court. After notifying Naftogaz about the supply cut and switch to prepayment, Gazprom went on filing a lawsuit against Naftogaz announcing that in a press release […]

  • Apache Sells Argentina Operations to YPF

    13 February 2014

    Apache Corporation announced an agreement to sell all of its operations in Argentina to YPF Sociedad Anonima for cash payment of $800 million plus the assumption of $52 million of bank debt as of June 30, 2013. YPF paid a $50 million deposit on the transaction, which is expected to be completed in the next […]

  • Canada: Comments Invited on Beaver Lake Dredging

    19 November 2013
    Business & Finance

    Beaver Lake, one of the last remaining wetlands in the City of Vancouver, is rapidly declining and could disappear as soon as 2020 if no measures are taken. The Vancouver Park Board and Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) have been working in partnership, under guidance from the Stanley Park Ecological Action Plan (2011), to come […]

  • Captain of Maersk Batam Medevaced

    25 March 2020

    The captain of M/V Maersk Batam medevaced south of Puerto Rico.

  • Mast: Ports in Yemen Open, but Operation Difficult

    8 October 2015

    Ports in Yemen remain open despite continuation of fighting between Houthi rebels and Saudi-led Coalition forces, but port operations are experiencing difficulties due to the poor infrastructure after bomb damage and neglect, according to the latest update from global maritime security company Mast.   “Aden is in the best condition. The refinery has reopened and cargo […]

  • French project takes dynamic subsea cable monitoring tech to sea trials

    19 July 2024
    Research & Development

    A sea trials campaign for monitoring dynamic subsea power cables was conducted from 1 to 6 July in the Bay of Douarnenez, France. The trials are part of the HT-20MW project that aims to design, test, and certify a high-voltage rotating mechanical and electrical connection for a 20 MW floating wind turbine. The sea trials […]

  • UK Oil & Gas Authority Eyes Links to Offshore Wind

    22 March 2019
    Research & Development

    The UK Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) is exploring the potential for a more integrated offshore energy sector which includes closer links between oil & gas and offshore renewables, including offshore wind. The new project, for which OGA secured a GBP 900,000 grant, will focus on the mix of energy sources and storage solutions necessary for […]

  • Westcon Group Names New CEO

    16 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    The board of directors in Westcon Group has appointed Arne Birkeland as the new Group CEO. Arne Birkeland has held the position as deputy group CEO in Westcon Group since September 2012. He previously held executive positions in Aker Kværner and Wärtsilä. He immediately steps up as Group CEO in Westcon. “Westcon has become a […]

  • China Dredging Group Posts Second Quarter 2012 Results

    24 September 2012
    Business & Finance

    China Dredging Group Co., Ltd., one of the leading independent (non-state-owned) providers of dredging services in the PRC, announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2012. Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 Highlights – Revenues of $119.1 million, a 10.9% period-over-period increase, – Gross profit of $63.5 million, a 3.5% period-over-period increase, […]

  • CNOOC sells $4B of bonds to pay for part of Nexen transaction debt

    24 April 2014

    CNOOC Limited announced on April 23, 2014 New York time the pricing of its offering of US$4,000 million aggregate principal amount of guaranteed notes. The offering consists of US$1,250 million of 1.625% guaranteed notes due 2017, US$2,250 million of 4.250% guaranteed notes due 2024 and US$500 million of 4.875% guaranteed notes due 2044 (collectively, the […]

  • Canada: Minister Oliver Stresses Importance of Good Relationship with First Nations

    10 October 2013

    Joe Oliver, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, delivered keynote remarks at the BC First Nations Liquid Natural Gas Summit, where he emphasized the importance of building relationships, enhancing environmental protection and maximizing job and economic opportunities for British Columbia First Nations. “Relationships built on trust and mutual respect are tremendously important as we work to […]

  • Captain of Maersk Batam medevaced

    25 March 2020
    Vessels

    The captain of the 734-foot Singapore-flagged container ship M/V Maersk Batam was medevaced from the ship approximately 100 nautical miles south of Puerto Rico on Monday night. The evacuation was requested after the captain, 57, experienced life-threatening symptoms of a possible stroke during the ship’s transit from St. Marta, Colombia to their next scheduled port […]

  • Suncor in another near miss incident on Terra Nova FPSO

    16 October 2019
    Infrastructure

    Canadian offshore regulator has reported a near miss incident on the Terra Nova FPSO operating in the Atlantic Ocean offshore Newfoundland and Labrador. 

  • Promar Shipyard Hits VARD Profit

    15 October 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Singapore listed shipbuilder Vard Holdings, subsidiary of Fincantieri, has informed that slower-than-expected improvements in throughput and productivity at the new Promar shipyard in Brazil are impacting profitability during the ramp-up phase. Additionally, the cost was also incurred for the two vessels in the Promar order book that were built at a third-party yard and are currently […]

  • Van Oord Sets Up Coral Engine in Bahamas

    1 September 2017
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Van Oord has delivered the first coral engine in the Bahamas.  A coral engine is an underwater coral nursery that contains both locally sourced coral fragments and sexually produced coral juveniles of varying ages. As the corals grow, the coral engine provides a continuous source of outplaceable corals with which local stakeholders can create and, […]

  • Pacific Radiance Trims Loss

    14 August 2017
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Pacific Radiance, a provider of integrated offshore marine support services, has reported loss of $8.5 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2017. This result compares with quarterly loss of some $62.8 million in the corresponding period in 2016. Result for the first half of 2017 was negative $23.7 million over $69.7 million in […]

  • PSA: Statoil exposes workers to risk at Melkøya

    25 June 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Project & Tenders

    Statoil has been issued with a notification of order concerning the use of an accommodation camp at Melkøya in connection with planned shutdowns at Hammerfest LNG. On 20 February 2013, Statoil received consent to use the accommodation camp in connection with planned shutdowns at Hammerfest LNG at Melkøya, once the facility had been shut down […]

  • Damen delivers third FOCSV ‘Fugro Frontier’

    18 December 2014
    Business & Finance

    Fugro has received the third of a series of three Fugro Offshore Coastal Survey Vessels (FOCSV) being built by Damen on December 12, 2014. Fugro Frontier is a compact, diesel-electric FOCSV designed for a variety of tasks. However, according to Damen, Fugro Frontier has benefited from tailoring to the conditions she will meet in its […]