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  • ADNOC L&S welcomes its first LNG dual-fuel VLCC

    20 June 2023
    Business Developments & Projects, Green Marine, Infrastructure, Outlook & Strategy, Vessels

    UAE’s ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S), the shipping and maritime logistics arm of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has taken delivery of a newbuild LNG dual-fuel very large crude carrier (VLCC). The vessel named Hafeet was built by Hanwha Ocean, formerly known as Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME), at its Okpo […]

  • Australian regulator: Jadestone addressed ‘immediate risk of any further spill’

    27 June 2022
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Environment, Equipment, Exploration & Production, Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders, Regulation & Policy, Rules & Regulation, Safety, Vessels

    After an oil spill led to a production halt at a Jadestone-operated field off Australia, NOPSEMA intends to keep an eye on the situation.

  • France: International maritime community unites to make ports greener

    11 February 2022
    Collaboration, Infrastructure, Outlook & Strategy, Ports & Logistics, Transition

    A number of port authorities and stakeholders around the world have signed a joint commitment to reduce the environmental impact of stopovers made by container and cruise ships during their sea journeys.

  • DHL launches sustainable marine fuel offering for full-container load shipments

    16 June 2021
    Business Developments & Projects, Environment, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy, Transition

    In an effort to reduce its main haul carbon emissions, DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has launched a new offer based on the use of sustainable marine fuels.

  • One of the most energy-efficient VLCCs launched in China

    19 July 2021
    Infrastructure, Vessels

    China Shipbuilding Consulting Company (CSCC) has taken delivery of “one of the most energy-efficient” very large crude carriers (VLCC) from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Group (DSIC).

  • PXP, CNOOC discussing South China Sea work after lifting of Philippines exploration moratorium

    19 October 2020
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects

    Oil and gas company PXP Energy has started negotiations with CNOOC regarding a memorandum of understanding between Philippines and China on joint oil and gas development in the South China Sea.

  • Australia: Minister Powell Welcomes Reef Plan 2050

    2 September 2013
    Business & Finance

    Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection Andrew Powell has welcomed the Coalition’s plan to take a strategic, long-term approach to protection of the Great Barrier Reef. Mr Powell said the Newman Government had taken action to fix Labor’s poor decisions at a state level and was confident measures outlined in Reef Plan 2050 would significantly […]

  • Harland & Wolff’s Arnish facility wins its first contract

    19 October 2021
    Business Developments & Projects, Project & Tenders

    Harland & Wolff, owned by InfraStrata, has secured the first contract for its Arnish facility located in the Western Isles, Scotland.

  • Port of Corpus Christi, Port of Rotterdam join forces

    1 March 2021
    Infrastructure, Ports & Logistics

    The U.S. energy export gateway Port of Corpus Christi has teamed up with the Port of Rotterdam to improve their global maritime operations. The two ports have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, setting a number of shared objectives. These include co-developing trade and commercial opportunities, fostering an exchange of information, and advancing the development and […]

  • Ørsted takes final investment decision on green hydrogen project

    20 January 2021
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects

    Ørsted has taken a final investment decision (FID) on the H2RES green hydrogen demonstration project in Denmark and expects first hydrogen production in late 2021. The project, to be built at Avedøre Holme in Copenhagen, will comprise a 2 MW electrolysis plant with appurtenant hydrogen storage, with the production powered by Ørsted’s two Siemens Gamesa […]

  • Dryad: Kidnap for Ransom at 10-Year High

    10 February 2017
    Business & Finance

    The Gulf of Guinea and Southeast Asia have seen a significant increase in kidnapping incidents in 2016, according to data released by UK’s maritime intelligence and operations company Dryad Maritime. The 2016 figures show that 62 people were kidnapped worldwide in comparison to 19 in 2015 and 9 in 2014. While the number of mariners involved is small, […]

  • Brazil: Sonardyne Opens New Premises in Rio das Ostras

    27 November 2012
    Business & Finance

    Steve Graham, the Deputy Consul-General from the British Embassy in Brazil has officially opened the new premises of offshore technology company Sonardyne Brasil Ltd. in Rio das Ostras. The opening of the new office on Thursday 22nd November coincided with the 20th anniversary of the company first deploying its subsea offshore technology in the region. […]

  • EU Policies Improve Air Quality in Harbors

    21 August 2012

    Sulphur dioxide emissions from shipping have sharply decreased in EU ports thanks to an EU policy which limits sulphur content in fuels for ships at berth or at anchor in ports. Scientists at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre measured key air quality parameters in Mediterranean harbours before and after the entry into force of […]

  • Prysmian to Exhibit at WindEnergy Hamburg

    22 September 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    Prysmian Group will showcase its range of products and services for the wind power industry at the 2014 edition of the WindEnergy Hamburg event in Hamburg (Germany) from September 23 to 26. Long term growth perspectives in the renewable sector and business development strategy have taken the Group to further strengthen commitment to this strategic […]

  • NPD Deep Sea Minerals Search Identifies New Targets

    11 September 2018
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate said it has identified a large area of sulphide minerals following a three-week data acquisition expedition on the Mohn’s ridge in the western part of the Norwegian Sea. The deposits could include important industrial metals such as copper, zinc, cobalt, nickel, vanadium, wolfram and silver. The NPD has been assigned the task […]

  • Crewmembers of Cargo Ship ‘Rich Forest’ Rescued in Pacific

    21 January 2014
    Business & Finance

    Twenty-four crewmembers are safe after abandoning ship approximately 440 miles west of Guam on Monday, December 20. At 8 a.m. Sunday, watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector Guam Command Center received report of flooding from the 500-foot cargo ship Rich Forest. The ship, carrying logs enroute to China, experienced flooding in the engine room and […]

  • France: Bourbon Reports 15 pct Increase in 3Q Revenues

    10 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    BOURBON today announces that  in the third quarter of 2011, the company’s revenues totaled 252.2 million euros, up 14% (+20% at constant exchange rate) over the same period in 2010, buoyed by the steady improvement in daily rates and the good performance of shallow water offshore vessels. Compared with the second quarter of 2011, BOURBON […]

  • London P&I Club Warns of Capuccino Effect

    5 December 2014
    Business & Finance

    The London P&I Club has advised its members on precautions to adopt in order to detect the presence of cappuccino bunkers. In the latest issue of its StopLoss Bulletin, the club explains that the cappuccino effect is essentially the frothing or bubbling effect caused by compressed air blown through the delivery hose. The aerated bunkers […]

  • Van Oord Reports 30% Higher Profit

    12 March 2014
    Business & Finance

    Van Oord had a better year in 2013 than in 2012. The year closed with an almost equal turnover of EUR 1,641 million (2012: EUR 1,676 million). At EUR 130 million, the net profit was considerably higher than in 2012 (EUR 98 million), and the company’s order portfolio was similar to the previous year. The […]

  • GDF Suez Presents Future Focus Areas Offshore Norway

    22 November 2013
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    This week GDF Suez E&P Norge’s Deputy Managing Director, Geir Pettersen, participated at the NOC conference in Stavanger, where he spoke about the company’s future strategic focus areas on the Norwegian continental shelf. GDF SUEZ E&P Norge is the operator of the Gjøa field and has in the past year chaired a forum for all […]

  • ICS Welcomes Navigational Safety Improvements in Singapore Strait

    2 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    ICS Welcomes Progress by Governments to help improve Navigational safety in Malacca/Singapore Straits. The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents 80% of the world merchant fleet, has welcomed the outcome of an important meeting between governments to advance navigational safety in the strategically vital Malacca and Singapore Straits, where there are about 70,000 transits […]

  • South Stream Transport Submits EIA Draft Report in Turkey

    23 December 2013

    South Stream Transport submitted the draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report for the Turkish Sector of the South Stream Offshore Pipeline to the countries’ Ministry of Environment and Urbanisation. As a result of the design and management of the Project, construction and operation of the pipeline in the Turkish Exclusive Economic Zone is not expected to […]

  • UK: Francis Brown Recruits Two New Apprentices

    20 June 2012
    Human Capital

    Francis Brown Ltd, the North East engineering company, has asserted its commitment to future skills after taking on new apprentices who trained in the region.  The Stockton-on-Tees firm, which already operates an apprenticeship programme with three advanced apprentices currently training with the company, has now recruited Christopher Brown, 19, from Seaton and Luke Swinborne, 16, […]

  • Great Barrier Reef Not ‘In Danger’, UNESCO Says

    1 July 2015
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    The Palaszczuk Government has welcomed the UNESCO World Heritage Committee’s decision not to list the Great Barrier Reef as ‘in danger’. Speaking from Bonn, the Deputy Premier Jackie Trad said that the World Heritage Committee’s decision is a sensible one and acknowledgement of the Labor Government’s firm and swift action since coming to office. “We […]

  • Shadow Minister for Ports Visits Port of Hastings (Australia)

    24 July 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    Minister for Ports David Hodgett today welcomed Shadow Minister for Ports Natalie Hutchins on her first official visit to the Port of Hastings in her capacity as Shadow Minister. Ms Hutchins was appointed Shadow Minister for Ports 521 days ago, and it has taken her all this time to inspect the Port of Hastings and […]