Business & Finance
Oceanside Beachfill Update: Dredge Mobilization Moves Forward Swiftly
The City of Oceanside Harbor, CA, has just introduced the latest update on their upcoming dredging project, saying that the harbor dredge mobilization work is moving forward swiftly. Pipe has landed on the beach, pipe has been delivered to the riverbed, tractors are on the beach, the survey vessel h
Fugro Strengthens Belgian Footprint with OREX Buy
Fugro has acquired Belgian soil testing specialist OREX, including a 66.5 % share in Labomosan. Fugro believes that the acquisition of OREX should strengthen its geoconsulting presence and advanced soil testing services in Belgium, where large investments in the infrastructure, water and power marke
Ørsted Opens US Innovation Hub
Offshore wind major Ørsted has opened a United States Innovation Hub in Providence, Rhode Island as part of its commitment to building an offshore wind industry supply chain in the US. With its seven work stations at Providence’s CIC workspace, the Innovation Hub will serve as the physical location
Additional Beach Replenishment Projects in Monmouth County
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. has announced additional beach replenishment projects in Long Branch, Sea Bright, and Monmouth Beach. In the announcement, Pallone said that additional federal dollars will allow for expanded work in these Monmouth County towns. “I’m pleased to announce these additiona
CSSC Taps ‘Virus Bonds’ to Raise USD 717 Mln
China State Shipbuilding Corp. raised USD 717 million to curb the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
Greeks Studying Floating Offshore Wind Potential
Chalkis Shipyards and a number of Greek institutions are collaborating on a project seeking to study the potential of floating offshore wind in the Greek Seas. The WIndfloat.gr – Innovative Design of Floating Wind Plants for the Greek Seas project seeks to exploit the wind potential of the Greek Sea
Blenheim Opts for BSG Ecology
Blenheim Estate has enlisted the expertise of Oxfordshire based BSG Ecology to ensure the huge civil engineering program will cause minimum disruption to their fauna and flora. Wildlife surveys carried out by BSG Ecology ahead of the dredging has revealed the estate is home to a huge variety of wild
Update: Two AIDAaura Passengers Test Negative for Coronavirus
The two AIDAaura cruise ship passengers who were suspected to be infected with coronavirus have tested negative.
Dredge Currituck Kicks Off Ocean City Inlet Dredging
The Army Corps hopper dredge Currituck has arrived in Ocean City, Maryland, for routine maintenance dredging of the Inlet navigation channel. According to Brittany Crissman from the Corporate Communication Office of the Baltimore District, dredge Currituck arrived in Ocean City over the weekend and
TSHD Heortnesse Arrives at A&P Tees
The trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Heortnesse has arrived back at A&P Tees where it will undergo the second and final program of works which will significantly extend the life of the vessel, A&P Group Limited informs. Heortnesse maintains the navigable depth in the ports of Tees and Hartlepo
New Age hands out Etinde FEED award to TechnipFMC
New Age has awarded a contract to TechnipFMC to appoint it as lead FEED contractor for the development of the offshore IM gas condensate field at Etinde, Cameroon.
MOL, DSME Secure AIP for ‘Cryo-Powered’ Regas System for FSRUs
MOL, DSME get AIP for Cryo-Powered Regas system for FSRUs.
Cathie Boosts UK Team with New Cables Lead
Offshore geoscience and geotechnical engineering consultancy Cathie has recently appointed a senior engineer and cables lead Gareth Ellis to its Newcastle team. Following two years of record growth, Cathie has recently significantly expanded its business based in Newcastle upon Tyne and continues to
Global Energy Group takes control of Nigg Oil Terminal
Global Energy Group has taken over the long-term operation of the Nigg Oil Terminal jetty under a new lease with Crown Estates Scotland.