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  • SHI applies Eco coating to 7,500-cbm LNG carrier

    22 November 2018

    South Korean shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) on Thursday said it has applied solvent-free coating for the first time on a 7,500-cbm LNG carrier. 

  • Pertamina, Bumi Sarana agree LNG terminal construction

    13 April 2015
    Project & Tenders

    Pertamina of Indonesia and Bumi Sarana Migas, a Kalla Group unit, have reportedly signed an initial deal to construct a 4mtpa LNG receiving terminal.

  • 1st compensation payment made after X-Press Pearl incident

    13 July 2021
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Environment, Regulation & Policy, Safety, Vessels

    X-Press Feeders, operator of the ill-fated containership X-Press Pearl, through the vessel owner’s P&I insurers, has made an initial payment of $3.6 million to the Sri Lankan government to help compensate those affected by the consequences of the fire and sinking of the vessel.

  • Great Barrier Reef Gets Better Protection with ‘Reef Ranger’ (Australia)

    3 July 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance

    The Great Barrier Reef and its amazing inhabitants will be better protected for Queenslanders and tourists to enjoy thanks to the launch of a new $5 million vessel, the ‘Reef Ranger’. The 24-metre aluminium catamaran, jointly funded by the Queensland and Australian governments, was named and launched by Queensland National Parks Minister Steve Dickson and […]

  • Petronas targets sustainable underwater operations via partnership with Norwegians

    8 August 2025
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Infrastructure, Innovation, Operations & Maintenance, Outlook & Strategy, Technology

    Malaysian state-owned oil and gas company Petronas has partnered up with Norwegian high-tech underwater robotics company Eelume with the aim of advancing sustainable underwater operations. The collaboration is said to support the continued development, enhancement and deployment of an advanced subsea autonomous technology (ASAT) for upstream inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) operation. Central to the […]

  • ABS okays autonomous tech developed by world’s largest shipbuilder

    5 October 2022
    Business Developments & Projects, Certification & Classification, Infrastructure, Regulation & Policy, Technology, Vessels

    Classification society ABS has granted approval in principle (AIP) to South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries Group (HHI Group) for the development of autonomous technology at sea.

  • BV approves containerized LNG solution from Newport/Marine Service

    11 March 2022
    Certification & Classification, Regulation & Policy

    Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) granted approval in principle (AiP) to Marine Service and Newport Shipping for a jointly developed containerized LNG solution.

  • Kalmar to supply zero-emission RTGs to Safiport Derice in Turkey

    23 July 2020
    Equipment, Infrastructure, Ports & Logistics

    Finnish port automation solutions provider Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has won a contract to supply two zero-emission rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) to Safi Derince International Port in Turkey. Safi Derince International Port is located in the Marmara Region, to the north of the Gulf of Izmit. The order, which also includes Kalmar SmartPort solutions that are […]

  • TT Club: Port Terminals the Weak Link in Global Supply Chains

    18 December 2015

    As pivotal hubs within global trade, container ports and terminals face risks that have potentially serious consequences for international supply chains, according to TT Club, insurance provider to the ports, terminal, transport and logistics sector. “Port terminals are often seen as the weak link in global supply chains. Clearly as cargo shifts from one mode to another […]

  • USA: Marcon International Delivers Two New ASD Tugs

    1 August 2011
    Business & Finance

    Marcon International, Inc of Coupeville, WA, announced the sale and delivery of two 5,630BHP new ASD sister-tugs from Turkish builders, Bogazici Denizcilik to Owners in the United Arab Emirates. The tugs were designed by Cintranaval-Defcar of Spain for berthing and unberthing of vessels at LNG terminals, harbor assist, escort services, tandem towing, open sea services, […]

  • Lloyd’s Register Updates Offshore Rules

    19 August 2014

    Lloyd’s Register has launched its new Rules for Offshore Units in one single document following an in-depth consultation with industry. It signals a move by the world’s oldest classification and certification society, to modernise the way in which Rules and their guidance notes are presented to industry – and importantly how they are used by […]

  • Mitsubishi Shipbuilding delivers ammonia fuel supply system to J-ENG

    24 May 2023
    Innovation

    Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has delivered an ammonia fuel supply system for large, low-speed two-stroke marine engines to Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG). Based in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, J-ENG is actively testing ammonia fuel under diverse conditions using an experimental large-scale, low-speed two-stroke marine engine located at the MHI […]

  • Transocean’s Rig Saves Workers from Burning Tanker (Nigeria)

    15 May 2013

    Transocean’s ultra-deepwater semi-submersible rig, Sedco Express (EXS), was working offshore Nigeria for customer ENI when it received news of a nearby fuel tanker on fire. According to the press statement issued by the owner of the rig, the Sedco Express crew played a vital role in coordinating a rescue effort for 13 lives. On Tuesday […]

  • ABB to Supply Power Systems for Two Offshore Vessels

    19 May 2014
    Business & Finance

    ABB, one of the leading power and automation technology groups, has won contracts worth in excess of $20 million to supply electrical power and propulsion systems for two next generation offshore vessels. The first vessel, of ULSTEIN SX165 design, is being constructed at Ulstein Verft in Norway for Island Ventures 11, the joint venture set […]

  • Turkey: Bogazici Denizcilik Shipyard Delivers Two 5.630BHP ASD Sister-Tugs

    1 August 2011

    Marcon International, Inc of Coupeville, WA, is pleased to announce the sale and delivery of two 5,630BHP new ASD sister-tugs from Turkish builders, Bogazici Denizcilik to Owners in the United Arab Emirates. The tugs were designed by Cintranaval-Defcar of Spain for berthing and unberthing of vessels at LNG terminals, harbor assist, escort services, tandem towing, […]

  • Lloyd’s Register Updates Offshore Rules

    19 August 2014

    Lloyd’s Register has launched its new Rules for Offshore Units in one single document following an in-depth consultation with industry. It signals a move by the world’s oldest classification and certification society, to modernise the way in which Rules and their guidance notes are presented to industry – and importantly how they are used by […]

  • Marcon International Delivers Two New ASD Tugs (USA)

    1 August 2011

    Marcon International, Inc of Coupeville, WA, announced the sale and delivery of two 5,630BHP new ASD sister-tugs from Turkish builders, Bogazici Denizcilik to Owners in the United Arab Emirates. The tugs were designed by Cintranaval-Defcar of Spain for berthing and unberthing of vessels at LNG terminals, harbor assist, escort services, tandem towing, open sea services, […]

  • Australia: APPEA Submission Highlights Cost of Curtailing Gas Expansion

    14 September 2011

    Developing a strong NSW gas industry will reduce energy price hikes, and lower greenhouse gas emissions, according to an ACIL Tasman study presented to the NSW Government today. The report: Economic significance of coal seam gas in New South Wales was commissioned by the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) and included in APPEA’s […]

  • The Netherlands: Imtech Provides System Integrator for Amels 65 Meter Yacht

    8 June 2011
    Business & Finance

    Recently Imtech received the order for Amels build number 6503,a 65 meter yacht,the third in the Limited Editions 212 series. Previously Imtech was also involved in the development of build number 6501 and 6502. Imtech will provide engineering, installation, system integration and commissioning for the switchgear and panels, lighting, alarm & monitoring system, fire detection […]

  • AIS’ Survival Training Centre Open, UK

    16 July 2014
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    AIS’s brand new £2.5m state-of-the-art offshore survival training centre has opened its doors for business on North Tyneside. The new 20,000 sq ft centre is located beside AIS existing world-class 120,000 sq ft training village in North Shields, comprising of 11 bespoke centres. Approved by industry bodies including OPITO (Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation), the […]

  • EIA: Gas Use to Generate Electricity Down (USA)

    11 April 2013
    Research & Development

     Natural gas used to generate electricity so far this year is below the high level during the comparable 2012 period, when low natural gas prices led to significant displacement of coal by natural gas for power generation. In early 2013, coal recovered some market share as natural gas prices rose. By late March, wholesale natural […]

  • Eni Hires Norisol for ISO Maintenance of Goliat Platform (Norway)

    8 November 2012
    Business & Finance

    Eni Norge is entering into an agreement for the provision of ISO services on the Goliat platform. The value of the contract will be just over NOK 300 million (USD 52.2 million). This is one of several maintenance contracts to be awarded in connection with the operation and maintenance of the Goliat facilities. The contract […]

  • Trident Winds Eyes Floating Turbines Offshore Morro Bay

    16 September 2015

    A wind energy company has reached out to the owners of shuttered power plant in Morro Bay as well to the city over the use of their facilities for its renewable energy project. Namely, Trident Winds LLC, is considering building a project comprising 100 floating turbines offshore Morro Bay. The company plans running export cables […]

  • ConocoPhillips to Install New Accommodation Facility at Ekofisk

    13 November 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Project & Tenders

    ConocoPhillips has received consent to use the new 2/4 L accommodation facility at Ekofisk.   The Ekofisk field will remain in production far longer than originally planned when the field was first put into production in 1970. This has created a need for a new accommodation facility. The PSA has now granted ConocoPhillips, the operator […]

  • Atlantic Offshore to convert ‘Ocean Response’

    6 October 2016

    Atlantic Offshore has, together with Statoil, decided to convert Ocean Response to act as full oil recovery and oil spill vessel within the NOFO 2009 regulations.  Atlantic said on Thursday said that the vessel will then have more flexibility to serve as an emergency and response vessel. The modification will be done at Hellesøy Verft. Ocean […]