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  • MARAD funds GLMRI research on LNG as alternative fuel

    6 October 2014

    The Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute (GLMRI) has been awarded $400,000 to continue their research and outreach on using LNG as an alternative fuel.  The U.S. Maritime Administration under the Department of Transportation provided the funding for the research program. Under a cooperative agreement between the two agencies, MARAD extended the on-going work that GLMRI has […]

  • PIRA: optimization of LNG assets highly important

    16 April 2015

    NYC-based PIRA Energy Group reports that Asian spot prices in the second quarter are once again buckling under pressure from weak global LNG fundamentals.

  • IEA: global investment in energy declines

    15 September 2016

    Global investment into energy systems dropped by 8 percent in 2015 reaching US$1.8 trillion, down from $2 trillion in 2014, the International Energy Agency said in its first World Energy Investment report.

  • Nordic Yards – Construction of Third Platform About to Start in May (Germany)

    24 April 2012
    Business & Finance

    Nordic Yards, manufacturer of innovative special ships and major maritime projects, has vacancies for well-trained and qualified skilled staff, particularly but not exclusively in the field of engineering, to work on projects such as the order placed in February by Siemens Energy for a third offshore HVDC platform. Personnel are required to work in particular […]

  • I.M. Skaugen Defers Debt Payment for One Year

    7 June 2017
    Business & Finance

    Norway-based owner of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers I.M. Skaugen has secured extension of its debt maturity until 2018. The agreements with all relevant parties were signed on May 19 and 23, 2017, with all conditions expected to be completed by June 8, 2017, the company said. As a result, the extension will enable the company to move […]

  • First Cyber SAFE Certified Ships Delivered

    30 May 2017
    Business & Finance

    The first ships to be classed with Lloyd’s Register’s cyber notations have been delivered to Global United Gas Carriers in Korea. Built by Hanjin Heavy Industries, in collaboration with Alpha Ori Technology, the ships have been awarded the notation Cyber (AL-SAFE) certifying the autonomous systems onboard as safe. The SMARTShip technology was installed on board […]

  • Australia: Anzac Class Frigate Hands over Maritime Operations in Middle East to HMAS Toowoomba

    8 June 2011

    The 190 men and women of HMAS Stuart are returning to their home port in Sydney, after a successful six-month deployment to the Middle East conducting maritime operations as part of Operation SLIPPER. HMAS Stuart has handed over her responsibility for maritime operations in the Middle East to Western Australia-based HMAS Toowoomba, who commenced security […]

  • U. S. Navy Awards GDBIW USD 1.8 Billion Contract for Construction of Two Zumwalt-Class Ships

    16 September 2011

    The U. S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, a $1.8 billion contract for the construction of DDG 1001 and DDG 1002, the next two ships in the Zumwalt-class program. DDG 1001 is scheduled to be delivered in December 2015 and DDG 1002 is scheduled to be delivered […]

  • USA: General Dynamics Wins USD 1.8 Billion DDG-1000 Contract

    16 September 2011
    Business & Finance

      The U. S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Bath Iron Works​, a subsidiary of General Dynamics , a $1.8 billion contract for the construction of DDG 1001 and DDG 1002, the next two ships in the Zumwalt-class program. DDG 1001 is scheduled to be delivered in December 2015 and DDG 1002 is scheduled to […]

  • USA: Sierra Club Foundation Names New Member to Board of Directors

    13 August 2012
    Business & Finance

    The Sierra Club Foundation announced that Shirley Weese Young, Chicago graphic designer and land conservationist, is the newest member to join the Board of Directors. Young’s resolve to see Chicago become a leader in renewable energy and her commitment to the Sierra Club is inspirational. Passionate about transitioning to offshore wind in Lake Michigan and […]

  • Internal Combustion Engines Competitive in Enabling Wind and Solar Energy

    14 May 2014
    Technology

    Internal combustion engines (ICEs) are a promising technology for supporting wind and solar energy, a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) finds. Comparing different sources of flexibility for power systems, IEA says gas-fired ICE power plants are “very mature technology” and “cost-competitive to OCGTs” (Open Cycle Gas Turbines). Commenting on the alternative technologies, […]

  • Venture Global’s Plaquemines LNG ticking items for start-up off the list as US stamps of approval pour in

    19 July 2024
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Regulation & Policy, Rules & Regulation

    Venture Global has made inroads in securing all required approvals for its LNG export facility under construction in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.

  • MAIB: Polymerization of Styrene Monomer Cargo Caused Stolt Groenland Explosions

    16 December 2019

    MAIB reveals initial investigation findings related to Stolt Groenland blasts.

  • IMB Reports Rise in Small Tanker Hijackings

    29 October 2014

    While pirate attacks on the world’s seas have fallen for the third consecutive year, small tanker hijacks by armed gangs are escalating in Southeast Asia, reveals the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB) in its latest piracy report. IMB’s 2014 third quarter global piracy report notes a total of 178 incidents so […]

  • EIA: Nearly a third of US-made energy exported in 2024, mostly fossil fuels

    13 August 2025
    Business Developments & Projects

    According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the statistical and analytical agency within the U.S. Department of Energy, almost one-third of the energy the country produced last year was exported.

  • ExxonMobil, QatarEnergy get drilling ops with Valaris rig underway as Cyprus and Egypt sow the seeds of energy bonds

    24 January 2025
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Regulation & Policy

    ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy have fired the starting gun on drilling activities off the coast of Cyprus, using one of the drillships owned by Valaris.

  • Gibraltar bunker spill highlights the urgency to break free from fossil fuels. But how safe are the alternatives?

    3 August 2023
    Environment, Green Marine, Outlook & Strategy, Ports & Logistics, Regulation & Policy, Research & Development, Rules & Regulation, Transition, Vessels

    Operations at the Port of Gibraltar have ground to a halt following a bunker fuel spill from a ship anchored in the Bay of Gibraltar. The spill occurred during a ship-to-ship refueling operation involving the Panama-flagged LPG tanker Gas Venus, at approximately 8:22 a.m. on Tuesday morning. As informed, during the operation the vessel taking […]

  • UK HSE: Oil firms must step up safety game after leaks leave offshore rigs ‘perilously close to disaster’

    27 April 2018

    UK’s offshore safety regulator has sent a letter to offshore oil operators urging them to step up their game when it comes to cutting accidental oil and gas leaks

  • In focus: Energy transition reels in more oil & gas majors as coal power producer enters offshore renewables market

    15 October 2021
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Carbon Capture Usage & Storage, Collaboration, Exploration & Production, Green Marine, Innovation, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy, Transition, Vessels

    Another week has gone by not leaving us wanting on energy transition developments, as several updates on renewable energy, clean fuels, decarbonisation, and net-zero strategies made headlines – most notably those from the traditionally fossil fuel-oriented players.

  • Shipowners, Salvors and Insurers Call for Adoption of IMO Places of Refuge Guidelines

    13 February 2014
    Business & Finance

    Shipowners, Salvors and Insurers – through their respective trade associations – have jointly called for the prompt and proper implementation of international measures to provide a Place of Refuge for stricken vessels, following a series of incidents where casualty vessels have been delayed in accessing a safe harbour. The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) says […]

  • North Sea Boats Launches News Carbon Fibre Trimaran

    10 September 2012

    On August 31st 2012, North Sea Boats Ltd successfully launched one of the most innovative warships in the world into the straits between East Java and Bali, at Banyuwangi, in the Republic of Indonesia. Measuring 63m in overall length, the vessel will be named KRI Klewang – after a traditional Indonesian single edged sword. It […]

  • Siemens Hires Local Firm for Hull Job

    25 August 2015
    Technology

    Siemens has hired Neville Tucker Heating to carry out electrical and mechanical building services at offshore wind turbine blade factory on Alexandra Dock. It will install humidity control and air conditioning systems in the 431,000sq ft. factory, and provide services fit-out for its offices. Managing director Mark Snape said: “It’s great news for our local employment […]

  • A2SEA Hires UK Firm for Dudgeon Project

    11 May 2015

    In connection with the planning of the upcoming Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm for Statoil, A2SEA has selected Exeter based Longitude Ltd to provide design support. This is the latest step in A2SEAs drive to engage with suppliers from the experienced UK offshore sector. “We are delighted to be able to work with Longitude and are […]

  • Oil firm fined after man’s death

    23 May 2007

    An oil services company has been fined £110,000 after it admitted safety breaches which led to the death of a worker on a North Sea drilling ship. Derrick Love, 34, from Tayside, died instantly after being hit by a piece of equipment on board the MSV Seawell on 20 February last year.

  • Havyard gets order to build new subsea vessel

    1 July 2015
    Business & Finance

    Havyard has signed a contract for design and construction of a Havyard 858 L WE subsea vessel for an international shipping company. The vessel, a newly developed Havyard 858 L WE design, having the shipyard NB 123, is scheduled to be delivered in the second quarter of 2017. The company did not reveal the name […]