Business & Finance
Katapult Ocean Seeks Start-Ups for Its Accelerator Programme
The Katapult Ocean Accelerator Programme is looking for start-ups that provide solutions to the ocean challenges. Young tech companies, working with technology catering to aquaculture, fisheries, transport, offshore energy and ocean health are encouraged to apply for the Katapult Ocean Accelerator p
Aberdeen South Harbor Works in Full Swing
The 175 meter-long MV Beltnes arrived into Aberdeen South Harbor on the morning of Wednesday, 29th May, as part of its £350 million South Harbor construction program. “The Self Discharging Bulk Carrier successfully discharged 35,000 tonnes of fill material behind concrete caissons, as part of the cr
Fairfield Geotechnologies Gets New CEO
Fairfield Geotechnologies has appointed Chris Sugahara as CEO of the company. He will succeed Charles (Chuck) Davison who has accepted a COO position at Oceaneering. Byron Sugahara, chairman of parent company Fairfield Maxwell, stated: “The Sugahara family thanks Chuck for the outstanding job he did
EU Funds Autonomous Shipping Initiative for European Waters
Project Autoship aims to build and operate two remote and autonomous vessels.
Ithaca Energy to buy Chevron’s North Sea business for $2 billion
Ithaca Energy, a subsidiary of Israel’s Delek Group, has decided to acquire Chevron North Sea Limited for $2 billion.
CMA CGM Delivers Loss, Takes New Step in Transformation
Net loss for the quarter reached USD 43 million, compared to a loss of USD 77 million reported a year earlier.
Eni names new chief upstream officer
Italian oil major Eni has appointed a new chief upstream officer.
Scottish firm wins ‘major’ deal for ExxonMobil’s jetty upgrade
Linlithgow-based Asset Integrity Maintenance (AIM) has been awarded a ‘major contract’ that would help extend the life of ExxonMobil’s jetty facility at Braefoot Bay Marine Terminal in Fife, Scotland.
VV: Norway’s Biggest Spenders over the Last Year
New vessels boosted the total fleet value of the Norwegian owned fleet by USD 3.5 billion.
Denmark Tests Digital Certificates for Seafarers on Mumbai Maersk
Danish Maritime Authority launched a pilot project on digital certificates for seafarers aboard Mumbai Maersk.
Norled Picks Westcon to Build World’s 1st Hydrogen Ferry
Norled and Westcon signed a contract for the construction of two green ferries.
Ireland and France Seek Celtic Interconnector Backing form EU
Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar and President of France Emmanuel Macron have submitted a joint request to the European Commission seeking financial support for the Celtic Interconnector electricity link between Ireland and France. Varadkar and Macron co-signed a letter today before the European C
Stena nabs more work for Stena IceMAX drillship
The driller has signed a deal with an undisclosed operator which should see the 6th generation rig deployed on a three-month long contract starting in the first quarter of 2020.
Odfjell Drilling returns to profit, sees higher demand in harsh environments
Odfjell Drilling booked a profit in the first quarter of the year on the back of higher revenues. Odfjell Drilling has seen an increased utilization of the harsh environment fleet driven by higher demand.