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  • Toray Files Complaint Against RI Offshore Wind Power Contract (USA)

    7 October 2011

    Continuing its fight against a long-term contract for the sale of power from an offshore wind farm proposed near Block Island, Toray… By Alex Kuffner (projo) [mappress] Source: projo, October 07, 2011

  • Ibiza marine park ‘safe from oil’

    15 July 2007

    Spanish authorities say they have prevented oil from a freighter that ran aground off the holiday island of Ibiza from reaching a nature reserve. Absorbent barriers are now in place to protect the Ses Salines reserve, a sanctuary for migratory birds.

  • Researchers look to continue search for sunken Spanish ship

    23 March 2006

    Researchers are trying to revive the coastal search for the 16th century vessel that carried some of the earliest Spanish setters to Georgetown County. A state archaeologist said officials hope to hire a geologist to pinpoint the exact location of the 1526 North Island shoreline.

  • Dutch Shipbuilding Industry Stays Afloat

    17 May 2013

    For the Dutch shipbuilding industry 2012 was a challenging year. In general the industry was able to achieve relatively good results. The various shipbuilding categories however showed a mixed picture. Holland Shipbuilding Association hereby presents you a statistical overview of the Dutch shipbuilding cluster in 2012. New constructions of seagoing vessels Although Dutch shipbuilders had […]

  • Small Amount of Oiled Debris from Rena Found so Far, Maritime New Zealand Says

    13 January 2012

    Oil spill responders are continuing to scour beaches east of Maketu for oil predicted to strand overnight, but have so far found only a small amount of oiled debris, Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) says. National On Scene Commander Rob Service said the shoreline clean-up assessment teams were out at first light this morning, and teams […]

  • Wind and Tidal Power to Produce Hydrogen ?

    27 November 2014
    Research & Development

    An Orkney-based project to develop an innovative use of renewable energy generated on land and at sea has secured funding support from the Scottish Government. The Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) Local Energy Challenge Fund has awarded just under £30,000 to the Orkney Surf and Turf initiative. The project brings together four partners – […]

  • Australia: CWE Releases CETO 5 Design

    21 September 2012
    Technology

    Wave energy developer, Carnegie Wave Energy Limited (CWE) releases the design of its CETO 5 unit which will be used in the Perth Wave Energy Project (PWEP) at Garden Island in Western Australia. The CETO 5 design builds on the experience gained in previous generations and incorporates some important improvements. The diameter of the buoyant […]

  • Italian Govt Gives Green Light to Tow Concordia to Genoa

    1 July 2014
    Business & Finance

    The Italian Government has approved the transportation of the Concordia wreck to Genoa for dismantling and recycling and technicians are ready for refloating the wreck in two weeks. “The Cabinet’s approval of the project for transportation of the Concordia to Genoa for dismantling and recycling means that achievement of the goal we set ourselves 2½ […]

  • Greenpeace, Statoil in another Arctic drilling spat

    20 June 2014

    “The threat  to nearby nature reserve Bear Island is still not over”, Greenpeace has warned today, after it has been announced that Statoil failed to find oil at the Apollo well in the Barents Sea. “Although the Apollo well is dry, the threat that Statoil poses to Bear Island and the rest of the Arctic […]

  • Looking ahead at the Maritime & Offshore Career Event 2018

    14 March 2018
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development, Technology

    On Wednesday the 28th of March, the Maritime & Offshore Career Event takes place at WTC Rotterdam. It’s the twelfth edition, with lots of attention for offshore wind and inland shipping this year.

  • 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 […]

  • New zero-emission hydrogen-powered vessel to ship goods on Rhine

    8 February 2024
    Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Green Marine, Outlook & Strategy, Vessels

    Dutch shipowner Future Proof Shipping (FPS), the EU-funded Flagships project and the Interreg-funded ZEM Ports NS project have launched H2 Barge 2, a hydrogen-powered vessel that, according to the parties, will ship goods completely emission-free on the Rhine between Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and Duisburg, Germany. The parties explained that the vessel, formerly Fenny 1 and […]

  • USA: Joint Legislative Commission Issues Final Report on Port Study

    15 February 2012

    Finishing nearly three years of study on the potential economic opportunities associated with Rhode Island’s ports, a Joint Legislative Commission reported today that development of port infrastructure and growth of maritime industries can result in 1,000 new jobs, $70 million in personal income, $127 million in business revenue and $8.1 million in state and local […]

  • ADNOC hands out $1.5 billion in new deals to progress mega gas project

    18 November 2021
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Project & Tenders

    ADNOC has awarded two engineering, procurement, and construction (contracts totalling $1.46 billion for the Dalma Gas Development Project.

  • APM Terminals Proposes Solutions to Indonesia’s Infrastructure Challenges

    22 July 2011

    Addressing the Indonesia International Conference- Focus On Indonesian Economy 2011, APM Terminals Asia-Pacific Regional Director of Portfolio Management, Michael Lund Hansen, noted the impressive recent growth of the Indonesian economy, but cautioned on the need for port and inland infrastructure to keep up with the nation’s development requirements. “Indonesia is not growing at its full […]

  • TidalKite breezes through preliminary trials ahead of deployment offshore Netherlands

    24 January 2023
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Equipment, Outlook & Strategy, Research & Development, Technology

    Dutch company SeaQurrent has conducted first tests on its TidalKite tidal energy device as it prepares for upcoming deployment offshore the Netherlands.

  • New Zealand: Bad Weather Prevents Salvors to Assess Rena’s Break-up Damage

    12 January 2012

    Swells around the Astrolabe Reef are continuing to prevent salvors from diving on the wreck to assess the damage caused through Rena’s break-up and partial sinking of the stern, Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) says. MNZ Salvage Unit Manager David Billington said the current swell was around 2m, with a maximum wave height of 4m. The […]

  • Atlantas Marine Names New Sales Engineer (UK)

    27 September 2013
    Business & Finance

    Atlantas Marine Limited, the specialist in the supply of equipment to the commercial marine industry, have just announced their recent appointment of Paul Falloon as Sales Engineer. This appointment comes as part of the Yeovil based company’s ongoing expansion. Paul will be responsible for all sales across the UK and Ireland. With the benefit of […]

  • BAM completes Jordan LNG work

    24 June 2015

    BAM International, the operating company of Royal BAM Group active outside of Europe, has completed the €65-million-project to construct the LNG terminal for Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC).

  • Irish Continental Group Offloads Ferry Oldie

    30 May 2017
    Business & Finance

    Ireland’s maritime transportation group Irish Continental Group (ICG) revealed it has sold the passenger ferry Kaitaki to New Zealand-based ferry operator Kiwi Rail. The 22,365 gross ton ship, sold for EUR 45 million (USD 50.1 million), has been delivered to its new owner, according to ICG. Previously known as Isle of Innisfree, Pride of Cherbourg and […]

  • Searcher Wraps Up Solomon Sea Seismic Survey Off PNG

    29 June 2017
    Operations & Maintenance

    Searcher Seismic, in cooperation with BGP, has completed the Solomon Sea broadband 2D seismic survey offshore Papua New Guinea. The survey, comprising ~3,600 km spans the underexplored Cape Vogel and Bougainville Basins as well as the unexplored New Ireland Basin. Rachel Masters, global sales manager for Searcher Seismic, said the survey follows the recent spark […]

  • Photo of the Day: East Anglia ONE Transition Pieces on Happy Ride

    26 February 2018
    Operations & Maintenance, Ports & Logistics

    Belfast Harbour has published a photo showing the heavy lift vessel Happy River arriving at the port with 12 transition pieces for the 714WM East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm.

  • Antrim to Complete Water Injection for Causeway Field (UK)

    1 February 2013
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    Antrim Energy, an exploration and production company with interests offshore in the UK North Sea, Ireland and Tanzania, today provided an operational update on its Causeway field operations. Rig operations are currently underway to complete the water injector for the Causeway Field in licence P1383 Block 211/23d (Antrim 35.5% interest). The operations, on the previously […]

  • Antrim Reports Management Changes (Canada)

    14 February 2013
    Business & Finance

    Antrim Energy, an exploration and production company with interests offshore in the UK North Sea, Ireland and Tanzania announced that Doug Olson has provided notice of his retirement from the position of Chief Financial Officer of Antrim effective March 31, 2013. The Company’s management and Board of Directors expressd their appreciation to Olson for his […]

  • Fishermen Concerned Over Lack of Dredging at Malpeque Harbour (Canada)

    16 May 2011

    Prince Edward Island lobster fishermen are hoping the weather will finally take a turn for the better this week. Fishermen across the provin… More info: theguardian By Mitch MacDonald [mappress] Source: theguardian, May 16, 2011;