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  • UK books another Qatari LNG cargo

    10 November 2014
    Vessels

    The UK’s South Hook import terminal is expected to receive another cargo of liquefied natural gas from Qatar. The Rasheeda LNG tanker, with a capacity of 266,000 cbm, is due to arrive at the terminal on November 17. The South Hook LNG terminal was fully commissioned in 2010 and is among the largest LNG receiving […]

  • Gasol Posts Half Year Results (UK)

    31 December 2012

    Gasol plc, the West African energy development company, announced interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2012. Highlights: Corporate objectives were further developed over the last six months; Board strengthened by the appointment of Cornelia Meyer as Non Executive Chairman; Joint venture and asset management agreement signed with Societe BenGaz S.A, for the […]

  • UK: Alicat Prospers in Offshore Renewables Market

    10 October 2011
    Business & Finance

      Alicat Workboats Ltd. has seen the launch of its sixth vessel since being set up just over two years ago, establishing itself as a market leader in providing state-of-the-art catamarans to the offshore renewables sector. The high speed aluminium built vessels are specifically designed to quickly and comfortably transfer workers to offshore wind farms […]

  • UK: Successful Evacuation Trials for Bibby Offshore

    9 August 2012
    Business & Finance

    Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore is leading the way in saturation diving safety in the North Sea after recently carrying out fully successful evacuation trials. The trials involved mating a Self Propelled Hyperbaric Lifeboat (SPHL) from the company’s Diving Support Vessel (DSV), Bibby Sapphire, to a Portable Hyperbaric Reception Facility onshore. Saturation diving requires […]

  • UK: Port of Felixstowe Passes 70m TEU Milestone

    21 August 2013
    Business & Finance

    The Port of Felixstowe passed another milestone today (21 August 2013) when it handled the 70th million TEU since container operations began at the port in the mid-1960s. The landmark container was loaded aboard the 13,800-TEU MSC Bettina by the Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP, UK Secretary of State for Transport, driving a huge container […]

  • Under Secretary of State for Transport Visits Teesport (UK)

    5 July 2013
    Business & Finance

    Under Secretary of State for Transport, Stephen Hammond, has visited Teesport the North East based port, owned and operated by PD Ports. As well as visiting the operations on the ground, Mr Hammond took a harbour launch trip to see the port from the River Tees. PD Ports has invested almost £17m in infrastructure improvements […]

  • A&P Moves into Oil and Gas Sector (UK)

    1 August 2012
    Business & Finance

    Based in two North East England locations, A&P North East is a company with ship repair and conversion yards on the rivers Tyne and Tees. Part of the A&P Group which also includes A&P Falmouth where ship repair and conversion services have been taking place for more than 150 years, the modern North East yards […]

  • UK: EA Continues Fight Against Flood

    3 February 2014

    An Environment Agency operations team worked around-the-clock to protect people in Bude, Cornwall, from flooding after a sea defence was damaged during the weekend storms. The workers raced to re-build the damaged defences once again before the second high tide came in and again threatened to flood the community of Bude. Saturday morning’s large waves […]

  • UK: PFI London 2014 Conference Approaches

    27 December 2013
    Business & Finance

    The Port Finance International’s African Port Opportunities 2014 conference is scheduled for 28 – 29 January 2014, in Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington, London. This highly focused event will investigate the challenges ahead – as well as placing a strong focus on the impact of these developments and their wider implications. PFI London 2014 will […]

  • UK: MCT Exhibits SeaGen in House of Commons

    4 December 2012
    Technology

    A model of SeaGen was exhibited in the House of Commons on 3rd December at an event hosted by the SeaBed User Development Group and organised by the Renewable Energy Association.  The event was an opportunity to showcase to parliamentarians Marine Current Turbines’ (MCT) tidal technology as well as the wider work of  the marine […]

  • Marine Industries as Major Contributors in UK Economy

    9 February 2011

    Speaking at a parliamentary event to promote the findings of the economic research in his capacity as co-chair of the Council, Minister of… (7thspace) [mappress] Source: 7thspace, February 09, 2011

  • Philip Pauley Introduces Pathfinder Submarine (UK)

    14 March 2011
    Research & Development

    The Transatlantic Seafloor Research Challenge is not a real competition, but that hasn’t stopped British designer Philip Pauley from envisio… [mappress] Source:gizmag ,March 14, 2011;  

  • EIA: UK Gas Supply Mix is Changing

    21 June 2012

    Natural gas production in the U.K. has been falling for years. Average monthly U.K. natural gas production has fallen from around 350 billion cubic feet (Bcf) per month in 2000 to less than 200 Bcf per month in 2011, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in a report. Natural gas production in the U.K. declined 22% […]

  • UK: Modus Names New Head of Projects

    11 September 2012

    Modus Seabed Intervention Ltd has named subsea industry specialist Pat Haggerty as its new Head of Projects. Pat takes on this newly created position to meet the demand for Modus’ services from across the energy sectors and the growth the company is experiencing in these markets. Formerly Regional General Manager Subsea 7’s iTech division based […]

  • UK: Great Future for Port Edgar Marina

    23 September 2013
    Business & Finance

    The management and operation of the Port Edgar Marina is to be taken on by Port Edgar Holding Ltd following a decision by the City of Edinburgh Council to grant the company a thirty-year lease. A report to both Economy and Finance & Budget Committee was approved by councillors this week and would see new […]

  • NIFHA Announces Downpatrick Dredging Plan (UK)

    8 February 2013

    Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority has announced a plan for the dredging and quay repairs project at the Downpatrick area. This development program includes improvement and repair of the existing quay wall with additional dredging involving the disposal of contaminated silt deposit to a non-marine designated site. The total value of this project will be […]

  • Centrica Seeks New BoD Chairman (UK)

    12 June 2013
    Business & Finance

    Following the announcement by BAE Systems plc that Sir Roger Carr is to become their next chairman, Centrica plc is starting a search for a new Chairman of its Board. The search will be led by the Senior Independent Director, Mary Francis CBE. After 10 very successful years as Centrica’s Chairman, Sir Roger will step […]

  • OFGEM Appoints AMP as Preferred Bidder (UK)

    1 June 2011
    Storage

      AMP Capital Investors, through its European infrastructure business, has been named by OFGEM as the preferred bidder to become the Greater Gabbard offshore transmission owner (OFTO) as part of a consortium including Equitix and Balfour Beatty. AMP Capital and its Green Energy Transmission (GET) consortium partners will own and operate the high voltage transmission […]

  • UK: Feasibility Study for Outer Hebrides Harbours

    28 September 2012

    Comhairle nan Eilean Siar government is inviting tenders for consultants to provide a comprehensive overview of the feasibility of all Outer Hebrides harbours as service and maintenance bases for the marine renewable energy industry. As a secondary aim, the study should also provide an assessment of the capability of all harbours to support offshore wind […]

  • UK: Feasibility Study for Outer Hebrides Harbours

    28 September 2012

    Comhairle nan Eilean Siar government is inviting tenders for consultants to provide a comprehensive overview of the feasibility of all Outer Hebrides harbours as service and maintenance bases for the marine renewable energy industry. As a secondary aim, the study should also provide an assessment of the capability of all harbours to support offshore wind […]

  • UK: North East Plans Ports Expansion

    25 March 2010

    NEW national planning guidance on the future development of our ports could have important implications for the North East. [mappress] Source:thejournal,March 25,2010;

  • UK: Chelsea’s Fluorometers Show Better Performance

    23 May 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Research & Development

    The Chelsea UV AquaTracka in-situ fluorometer has long been the industry standard for hydrocarbon detection, a reputation proven during the Macondo Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. Chelsea continues to supply significant numbers of these fluorometers to oil spill areas around the world. Selection of the UV AquaTracka by monitoring authorities has […]

  • UK: Hatston Pier in Orkney Officially Opens

    1 May 2013

    A ceremony took place yesterday to mark the opening of a pier in Orkney that will serve as a major base for the marine renewable energy industry. At 385 meters – almost a quarter of a mile – the newly extended Hatston Pier is now Scotland’s longest commercial deep-water berth. The 160-metre extension to the […]

  • SSE Publishes Half Year Results (UK)

    9 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    SSE plc has announced their half year results for the six months to September 2011.  Lord Smith of Kelvin, Chairman of SSE, said: “There is no doubt that 2011 has been characterised by turmoil in the global energy markets, economic uncertainty across much of the world and widespread concern about the financial outlook for customers, […]

  • UK: Trial Dredging of Falmouth Harbour Starts

    25 September 2012

    BBC News reports that the controversial Falmouth Harbour dredging trial has begun. The work, commissioned by the Falmouth Harbour Commissioners, will be undertaken by specialist dredging contractors, GPS Marine. “800 jobs could be created if more cruise ships use the harbour,” say Falmouth Harbour Commissioners. Environmentalists and fishermen are concerned that the fishing beds and […]