Business & Finance
WES Call Awards Funding for Wave Power Development
Firms from the subsea and offshore engineering sectors were among the winners in a Europe-wide call to find new technologies to quickly and easily connect wave energy devices at sea. The call from Wave Energy Scotland will award contracts to firms keen to bolster their involvement in the renewables
USACE Hosts Two Meetings on Bal Harbour Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, hosted two National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) public scoping meetings last week, regarding proposed dredging and potential sand sources that could be utilized to provide sand for the renourishment of the Bal Harbour beach. Public comment
25,000 TEU LNG-Fuelled Boxship Design Secures AIP
Industry heralds the development of the 25,000 TEU LNG-fuelled boxship.
USACE Hosts Kickoff Event for Stonycreek River Sediment Removal
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Pittsburgh District held a kickoff event last week for the $1.2-million sediment removal contract along the Stonycreek River in Johnstown, PA. “This opportunity to meet with Representative Joyce and our partners will ensure everyone understands the project goals and
Senator O’Brien: $4.8M Boost for Lake Erie Wetland Restoration
Ohio State Senator Sean J. O’Brien has announced the release of over $4.8 million for a Lake Erie wetland restoration project in Ashtabula County. The project is expected to create additional recreational opportunities in the area and will support continued maintenance and operation of the Ashtabula
Sapura Bags $147M in New Contracts
Sapura Energy has secured several new contracts and contract extensions, valued at approximately RM615 million ($147 million), for its engineering and construction (E&C) as well as drilling segments. Namely, Sapura Fabrication has won a contract from Hess Exploration And Production Malaysia under th
Port St. Joe Beach Nourishment VIDEO
The Florida coast is home to some of the most beautiful white, sandy beaches. On a recent survey of the dredging progress at Port St. Joe, Manson Construction’s Dave McPeak captured some amazing footage of the exceptional work being done by the GLENN EDWARDS hopper dredging crews. The St. Joseph Pen
CIB Provides USD 228 Mn for Port of Montreal’s New Container Terminal
Canada Infrastructure Bank is investing CAD 300 million in the Port of Montreal’s container terminal project.
Ocean Yield Adds LR2 Tanker Trio with Long-Term Charters
Ocean Yield ASA has taken delivery of three long range 2 (LR2) product tankers built in China.
SBM Offshore Books Two More FPSO Hulls in China
SBM Offshore has returned to Chinese shipbuilders for two more FPSO hulls.
DARE1 Submarine Cable to Meet Ready for Service Schedule
Djibouti Telecom, Somtel, Telkom Kenya and SubCom said that all manufacturing aspects for the Djibouti Africa Regional Express 1 (DARE1) submarine cable system are complete. The system will have four landing stations to help expand connectivity in Eastern Africa: Djibouti (Djibouti), Bosaso (Somalia
Queen Bess Island Restoration VIDEO Update
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has just announced the latest video update from their Queen Bess Island restoration project, showing sand pumping operations onto the island to elevate its interior and install protective rock dike. The Queen Bess Island restoration p
CPRA, USACE and TLCD Ink MOU
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and the Terrebonne Parish Levee and Conservation District (TLCD) that allows work accomplished and paid for by CPRA and TLCD to count toward the 35%
Sapura nabs $147 million in E&C and drilling contracts
Contracts secured in Malaysia, Mozambique, and Brazil