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  • Jaxport wins $23.5 million in federal funding for emission reduction projects

    2 November 2022
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Green Marine, Infrastructure, Innovation, Ports & Logistics, Transition

    Florida-based Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) has won a $23.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation which is intended for port infrastructure projects aimed at reducing emissions.  The Jaxport Express project is a $47 million public-private partnership by Jaxport and two of its port tenants, SSA Jacksonville and Crowley. The grant will support sustainability […]

  • Kaine Provisions Included in Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Legislation

    12 May 2018
    Business & Finance

    The U.S. Senate Committee of Environment and Public Works (EPW) has accepted Senator Tim Kaine’s provisions to start new flood-resilience projects that would protect Tangier Island and Coastal Virginia.  The EPW Committee’s draft of the America’s Water Infrastructure Act includes two provisions that will result in roadmaps for new resilient infrastructure – a broad plan for the […]

  • BOEMRE to Hold Public Information Sessions on Offshore Wind Leasing Process (USA)

    15 September 2011

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) announced today that it is holding public information sessions about the commercial wind leasing process on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) offshore Rhode Island and Massachusetts. BOEMRE is also gathering input from the public, state, local and tribal leaders, and the fishing industry on environmental […]

  • Steelhead signs feed gas pipeline deal for Malahat LNG

    2 September 2015
    Project & Tenders

    Steelhead LNG said it has signed a pre-construction agreement with pipeline developer Williams to commence with the design and regulatory approvals for the Island Gas Connector project.

  • BOEM seeks public input on Hilcorp’s Beaufort Sea project

    18 August 2017

    The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has published a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) analyzing the impacts of proposed activities on the Liberty project in the Beaufort Sea, and has invited the public to comment on the plan. Hilcorp filed the plan describing the expected activities at the Liberty offshore oil and gas […]

  • USCG Receives Second Fast Response Cutter from Bollinger Shipyards

    6 June 2012
    Business & Finance

    The Richard Etheridge, the second vessel in the Coast Guard’s Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter (FRC) recapitalization project that was built by Bollinger Shipyards, was officially delivered to the Coast Guard May 26 in Key West, Fla. after transiting from Lockport, La. Richard Etheridge will be homeported alongside the lead FRC, Coast Guard Cutter Bernard C. […]

  • TenneT Presents Future Dutch Grid Connection Plans

    27 March 2018
    Authorities & Government, Storage

    Following the release of the Dutch Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap 2030, TenneT has tabled proposals on how to connect offshore wind farms in the Holland Coast (West), North of the Wadden Sea Islands, and IJmuiden Far Offshore zones to the offshore grid.

  • USA: Anna Maria Renourishment Project Tops State’s Priority List

    15 March 2012

    The $18 million renourishment project, which comprises various parts of the barrier island west of Bradenton, is scheduled to begin in 2015, said Charlie Hunsicker, the county’s natural resources director, according to Bradenton Herald. State documents say that state, federal and local sources are expected to provide the needed money. The allocation would go toward […]

  • Australia: Dredging at Victoria Point Underway

    2 May 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    The Queensland Government and Redland City Council have agreed to jointly fund the replacement of the Coochiemudlo Island Jetty and the demolition of the old jetty for an estimated cost of $3.5 million together with channel dredging work at both Victoria Point and the new Coochiemudlo Island Jetty, to ensure service access in all tides. […]

  • Marco Island’s South Beach Replenishment Moves Ahead (USA)

    18 April 2013
    Business & Finance

    Despite being peak tourist season, the schedule for work on the South Beach Marco Island beach requires completion within the next couple of weeks before the start of turtle nesting season on May 1. “We have been making very good progress,” said Gary McAlpin, the Collier County coastal zone management director who updated Marco Island […]

  • Impacts of Climate Change on Sao Tomé and Principe Identified

    24 January 2013

    Deltares together with UNESCO-IHE, has recently carried out a study on the impact of climate change on the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Principe, a country on the west coast of Africa, in the Gulf of Guinea. Sao Tomé and Principe is composed of dozens of islands, Sao Tomé being the largest. Islands are […]

  • PHOTO Update: Dredger Murden Busy in Ocean City Inlet

    5 June 2019
    Business & Finance, Vessels

    The split hull dredger Murden is currently very busy working in and around Ocean City Inlet as part of the Assateague Island Restoration project, conducted in partnership with the Assateague Island National Seashore, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Baltimore District said in its latest announcement.  This project involves dredging sand from in and around […]

  • First modules sail away for Upper Zakum field

    27 October 2015
    Project & Tenders

    Petrofac, a UK-based oilfield services provider, has informed that the first two modules sailed away for ZADCO’s Upper Zakum, UZ750 field development, located offshore Abu Dhabi. Petrofac is taking part in the development of the field in partnership with South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, under a $3.7 billion contract awarded in April 2013. […]

  • Waterplex Water Bladder Tanks Supplied to Gorgon Project (Australia)

    11 November 2013
    Equipment

    Waterplex of Australia developed, supplied and installed 3 x 1 mega litre water bladder tanks for water storage for the Chevron-operated Gorgon LNG project on Barrow Island. Water is a critical resource required for the construction of facilities for the Chevron-operated LNG development on Barrow Island. The Gorgon development needed short term, large capacity and […]

  • BREAKING: Offshore Construction of First U.S. Offshore Wind Farm Kicks Off

    21 July 2015

    Block Island Wind Farm, the U.S. first offshore wind project, has entered the offshore construction phase, according to Jeff Grybowski, Deepwater Wind’s CEO. “Heading offshore – ready to build,” Grybowski wrote on his social media page today. The main installation vessel, the Weeks 533, was mobilized for work this weekend following the arrival of wind turbine foundations at the […]

  • In focus: Recent developments in the energy transition race

    7 May 2021
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Carbon Capture Usage & Storage, Environment, Outlook & Strategy, Transition, Vessels

    With the In focus column, Offshore Energy delivers a weekly snapshot containing the most relevant energy transition items.

  • Britons Seek Damages from Concordia Operator

    13 February 2015
    Business & Finance

    Britons that were onboard the sunken Costa Concordia cruise ship have decided to file suit against cruise liner Costa Crociere Spa, operator of the ship. The grieved passengers plan to seek damages from Italian court for physical and psychological effects caused by the grounding, including post-traumatic stress disorder, flashbacks, nightmares and a fear of travelling, writes the BBC. […]

  • AGR inks strategic framework deal with dCarbonX

    1 February 2021
    Business Developments & Projects, Environment, Exploration & Production, Infrastructure, Research & Development, Storage, Technology, Transition

    Energy consultancy AGR said that its Well Management business unit has entered into a strategic framework agreement for decarbonisation exploration with UK-based dCarbonX. The Scope covers supporting dCarbonX in the development of GeoEnergy resources. This includes carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS) and geothermal and hydrogen storage covering dCarbonX’s planned operated projects in the United […]

  • OPIN Project to Launch in Dublin

    6 March 2019
    Research & Development

    The Ocean Power Innovation Network (OPIN) plans to hold the official launch of its project at the SEAI Energy Show in the Royal Dublin Society, on March 27, 2019.  OPIN is a 3-year initiative, running from 2019 to 2021. The project has a total project budget of €2.6 million, with €1.5 million in financial support […]

  • RYA Concerned Over Recent Leases for Tidal Energy Projects in UK

    19 November 2012
    Business & Finance

    The RYA is concerned that leases for tidal energy projects at sites around the UK confirmed by the Crown Estate on 14 November, have been granted with no specific planning parameters that reference the safety of navigation for coastal mariners. Stuart Carruthers, RYA Cruising Manager: “We are disappointed that the Crown Estate has leased the […]

  • USACE Baltimore District Receives $13 Million in Additional Funding

    27 November 2018
    Business & Finance

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has received more than $13 million in additional funding to continue various critical missions in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. These projects involve Mid-Bay Island design, the Chesapeake Bay Comprehensive Plan, Fishing Creek jetty repairs, Ocean City Inlet dredging, and operation and maintenance activities at dams, including construction […]

  • Aruba Harbour Development Plan Introduced (The Netherlands Antilles)

    15 February 2013
    Business & Finance

    Arcadis Nederland BV has introduced a plan for the harbour construction works on the island of Aruba. This contract will include: – Construction and repair of embankments; – Land reclamation; – Dredging works; – Installation of bollards. The development works will be carried out on the island of Aruba in the Netherlands Antilles. The project […]

  • Australian navy ship rushes to rescue UK sailor

    2 August 2007

    An Australian navy warship rushed Thursday to save a lone British sailor whose yacht was stuck on a reef off a remote island in the South Pacific, officials said. The frigate HMAS Ballarat was sent from New South Wales state to rescue the British yachtsman, whose boat hit a reef around 185 kilometers (115 miles) […]

  • Shearwater to Provide 3D Vessel for TGS New Survey

    24 April 2017

    Shearwater GeoServices has secured a contract from TGS for its Crean 3D project to be conducted offshore Ireland. Shearwater will provide one of its 3D vessels for the 5,400 km2 survey located in the South Porcupine Basin. This award will strengthen Shearwater’s backlog in the EAME region for the 2017 season with approximately 4 additional vessel months, […]

  • Barge Puts Stena Nordica out of Action

    4 February 2015
    Business & Finance

    Stena Line has cancelled a number of ferry services between Holyhead, Wales, and Dublin, Ireland, after Stena Nordica was hit by the bunker barge Keewhit while berthed at Holyhead Harbour, Sunday, February 1, the Wales Online reports. Crew and passengers were on board the ferry at the time of the accident. No injuries have been reported. The […]