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  • Bureau Veritas issues rules for diving support units

    29 August 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    An international classification society Bureau Veritas has issued a new Rule Note covering the Classification of Diving Support Units. The Rule Note NR609 sets out requirements for vessels used for manned diving operations whether they are fitted with an air system for shallow diving or a complex saturation system for deep diving. Pierre de Livois, Senior […]

  • Proman teams up with Mitsubishi to develop low-carbon ammonia plant in Louisiana

    17 October 2023
    Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Infrastructure, Outlook & Strategy, Research & Development

    Methanol producer and supplier Proman has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation to examine building a low-carbon ammonia facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana. According to Proman, the proposed plant would produce approximately 1.2 million tons per year of clean ammonia by incorporating carbon capture and sequestration technology. It will be located on […]

  • China commissions 320MW floating solar power plant

    3 January 2022
    Business Developments & Projects, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance, Outlook & Strategy, Project & Tenders, Technology, Transition

    Chinese electric power company Huaneng Power International has put into operation a 320MW floating solar power plant in Dezhou, a city located in China’s Shandong province.

  • ‘Seven Borealis’ in Holland for Final Outfitting

    15 May 2012

    The ‘Seven Borealis’, Subsea 7’s flag ship, is currently in Rotterdam (the Netherlands) for final outfitting at the Huisman facilities. The vessel is the first customized version of Ulstein Sea of Solutions’ successful SOC 5000 vessel design and fully developed by the Netherlands based Ulstein design office. The vessel features an offshore mast crane which […]

  • Germany: GL RC Certifies Deutsche WindGuard’s Offshore Training Course

    20 September 2012
    Human Capital

    The “COAST” (Customized Offshore Awareness and Safety Training) training course from Deutsche WindGuard Offshore GmbH, Bremerhaven has been certified by GL Renewables Certification (GL RC), according to the GL RC standard. In addition, it demonstrates that the course fulfils the requirements of the Global Wind Organisation (GWO). The training course includes first aid, manual handling, […]

  • Black Elk Energy Raising Cash for Families Affected by November Rig Incident

    21 January 2013
    Business & Finance

    Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC, an independent oil & gas company, has teamed up with Oilfield Helping Hands to host a special tribute sporting clay shoot called the West Delta 32 Fundraiser. The event will be held on March 15th at the GOL Shooting Range in Maurice, LA. Proceeds will assist those families affected […]

  • Safety Technology Accredited to Deliver GWO Training in Germany

    19 August 2014
    Human Capital

    Leading safety training provider Safety Technology has announced this week that they are now fully accredited to deliver Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Safety Training from the OffTEC training facility in Enge-Sande, Germany. Already offering RenewableUK and Global Wind Organisation (GWO) training from their locations across the UK, Ireland and the USA, Safety Technology has […]

  • Bureau Veritas’ New Rule Covers Classification of Diving Support Units

    25 August 2014
    Business & Finance

    Leading international classification society Bureau Veritas has issued a new Rule Note covering the Classification of Diving Support Units. The Rule Note NR609 sets out requirements for vessels used for manned diving operations whether they are fitted with an air system for shallow diving or a complex saturation system for deep diving. Pierre de Livois, […]

  • India: Cochin Shipyard Delivers New AHTS to SCI

    4 April 2012

      Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) delivered a 120T Bollard pull Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel (AHTS), “SCI Kundan”, to M/s Shipping Corporation of India, Mumbai (SCI). This is the Second of the series of 4 Nos of 120T Bollard pull AHTS being built by CSL for M/s Shipping Corporation of India. The vessel is of […]

  • Italy: Carlo Bergamini-Class Frigate Starts Sea Trials

    21 October 2011

      Sea trials of new Italian Carlo Bergamini-class frigate (FREMM project) have been started, reported Italian Navy. The new frigate is designed for antiaircraft/antiship/antisubmarine warfare, delivering strikes upon enemy ships at sea and at basing sites, fire support of landing operations, destruction of ground targets, and other tasks. FREMM-class frigates are built for Italian Navy […]

  • Update: Istra Ace Safety Zone Reduced, No Oil Sheen

    17 March 2016

    The oil spill in the Los Angeles harbor from the 577-foot cargo ship Istra Ace has been contained and the majority of the oil removed with a helicopter flight completed by the Los Angeles Port Police, Wednesday, determining no visible sheen outside or inside the boom area, the United States Coast Guard informed. Consequently, the safety […]

  • USA: Everglades Restoration Plan is Waste of Money, Green Group Says

    6 May 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    Government efforts to restore the ecological health of Lake Okeechobee and the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries are under fire from Florida environmental groups. The projects on the table are well-intentioned, say several organizations. But the astronomical costs and unrealistic projections won’t restore wetlands and conserve water resources, and are nothing more than a waste […]

  • Pakistan receives second ever LNG shipment

    24 April 2015
    Vessels

    Excelerate Energy’s 150,900 cbm FSRU Exquisite, chartered by Engro Elengy, is about to unload Pakistan’s second ever LNG shipment.

  • Safety body checks emergency preparedness at Oseberg Sør

    11 October 2017

    The Norwegian offshore safety body, the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA), has found three non-conformities and four improvement points during an audit of Statoil’s Oseberg Sør platform. The PSA said on Wednesday that the audit was conducted from August 14-23 and that it focused on emergency preparedness and technical safety on the North Sea platform. According […]

  • China: Guangdong Yuexin Delivers AHTS ‘SMS ENDEAVOUR’ to Martens Marine

    11 April 2013
    Business & Finance

    Guangdong Yuexin Ocean Engineering Co., Ltd. today delivered the third E 65T Series vessel to Martens Marine. SMS ENDEAVOUR is an Anchor Handling Towing Supply (AHTS) Vessel intended for operations in the shallow waters of Asia, West Africa, and Middle East. SMS ENDEAVOUR is built to ABS Class, and includes the notations: A1Ⓔ “OFFSHORE SUPPORT […]

  • IMO agrees on international code regarding LNG use

    16 September 2014

    United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) has finalized draft consolidated, internationally binding regulations on the use of liquefied natural gas. At the annual session of the IMO Sub-Committee on the Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 1), the member States have just agreed on the contents of a new international code. The Code of Safety […]

  • KHI Nets Order for ME-GI Engines in Japan

    17 June 2014
    Equipment, Project & Tenders

    Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) said that it has received the first order in Japan of the electronically-controlled gas injection marine diesel (ME-GI) engine, Kawasaki – MAN B&W 8S50ME-C8.2-GI. The order is for two units that will be installed on two pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) with a capacity of 3,800 vehicles for United European […]

  • TLP: Tidal Lagoons Could Become One of Cheapest Sources of Electricity in UK

    21 March 2014
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    An economic study into the cost profile of power from tidal lagoons has found that a portfolio of three UK tidal lagoons, in operation by 2021, would deliver large-scale low carbon power at a significantly cheaper price than offshore wind. The study, conducted by energy economists at Pӧyry, the management consultancy, identifies a volume-weighted levelised […]

  • Despite modest recovery, global marine insurance sees uncertain future

    16 September 2020
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Safety

    Marine underwriting premiums for 2019 saw a reduction of 0.9% year over year and were estimated at $28.7 billion, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) said.

  • Spain: Astilleros Armon Delivers RAmparts 2500W Tug Norvegia to Rimorchiatori Riuniti

    14 October 2011

    In August 2011, the high performance RAmparts 2500W tug Norvegia was delivered by Astilleros Armon of Navia, Spain to Owners, Rimorchiatori Riuniti in Genoa, Italy. Shortly afterward in early September, the second vessel of Rimorchiatori Riuniti’s two boat order, the Spagna, was successfully delivered. The RAmparts 2500W is a new variation on Robert Allan Ltd’s […]

  • Australia: Incat Crowther Wins Catamaran Dive Support Vessel Design

    28 September 2012
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    Incat Crowther  announced that it has been contracted to design a 56m Catamaran Dive Support Vessel (DSV) boat for Bhagwan Marine, to be operated by dive specialists Neptune Marine Services. Incat Crowther has worked in collaboration with Bhagwan Marine and Neptune Marine Services to develop a first of type, fully-integrated catamaran dive support vessel. The […]

  • Incat Crowther Wins Order for Design of Catamaran Dive Support Vessel (Australia)

    28 September 2012
    Business & Finance

    Incat Crowther has been contracted to design a 56m Catamaran Dive Support Vessel (DSV) boat for Bhagwan Marine, to be operated by dive specialists Neptune Marine Services. Incat Crowther has worked in collaboration with Bhagwan Marine and Neptune Marine Services to develop a first of type, fully-integrated catamaran dive support vessel. The vessel has been […]

  • Gallery: Cygnus modules exit BiFab’s yard, en route to North Sea

    24 July 2015
    Equipment

    Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) has reported that 4600 tonne Cygnus accommodation module has set sail from its Methil yard in Fife, Scotland to the North Sea on July 23, 2015. The 4600 tonne Cygnus accommodation module, together with a 3400 tonne wellhead jacket and piles, are now en route to the Cygnus gas field located 150 kilometres off the […]

  • Vietnam’s energy security getting a boost with FSRU addition

    11 March 2025
    Business Developments & Projects, Project & Tenders

    PetroVietnam Gas Corporation (PV Gas) has offered what it says are stable and sustainable gas source solutions for power generation in Vietnam in the next five years, including an addition of a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) to the country’s liquefied national gas (LNG) terminal.

  • Sanmar Hands Over M/T BAUS

    18 March 2014
    Business & Finance

    Sanmar, Turkey’s pioneering tugboat building specialist, has delivered the ASD tug ‘Baus’ to the Norwegian owner Buksér og Berging AS. Baus is the sixteenth vessel of the builder’s popular Ulupinar Class ASD tug series designed by Robert Allan Limited of Vancouver, Canada, but with a number of changes to meet the owner/operator’s requirements and/or stringent Norwegian […]