Dutch Port of Amsterdam, STC-Group Holding and Iskes Towage & Salvage are looking to expand their cooperation with UAE-based oil storage and bunkering hub Port of Fujairah (PoF). The parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Amsterdam which focuses on further strategic cooperation. Locat
BGN Technologies, the technology company of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), has launched BGR to commercialize HydroCamel II, Israel’s first autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). The AUV was developed by researchers at BGU’s Laboratory for Autonomous Robotics (LAR). The new company and techn
The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) has launched the Marine Renewable Energy Criteria which made marine renewable energy investments eligible for Climate Bonds Certification.
Canadian developer Seawood Designs is offering to share more than ten years of developmental intellectual property (IP) with others developing point absorber wave energy converters (WECs).
Last week was very busy for Jebel Ali-based Transworld Group as the shipping and marine logistics conglomerate completed the acquisition of three ships. Namely, the fleet of Shreyas Shipping, Indian-flagged ship owning unit of Transworld Group, was expanded with the Indian-flagged containership MV H
The IMO’s 0.5 sulphur cap on marine fuel set to enter into force in 2020 has caused numerous headaches to shipowners as they start to prepare for compliance of their fleets with the new regulations. Speaking of the available solutions during a Capital Link panel on Marine Fuels: An Industry in Trans
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Port has signed an agreement with port operator AMSteel for the operation of its first bulk and general cargo terminal berth. Under the agreement, AMSteel will operate the facility for a period of 25 years. “Signing this agreement comes within the framework of developing
Read a wrap-up on Marine Energy Event held in Amsterdam as part of Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2017.
Readers’ Picks of the Week (October 09-13, 2017)
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (October 9-15, 2017). Jan De Nul Strengthens Prins Hendrik Dike The Prins Hendrik dike in Texel, which is over three kilometers long, is strengthened with sand on the sea side, adding some 200 hectares to the isla
All ships belonging to Varun Resources Limited have been banned from calling the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ports, the country’s transport authority said. India-based LPG shipowning company is a repeat offender when it comes to seafarer abandonment cases in UAE ports and waters. The latest instance
Offshore driller Noble Corporation has been awarded new deals for two of its drilling rigs. Noble reported on Thursday in its latest fleet status report that the 2013-built drillship Noble Bob Douglas was awarded a contract with an undisclosed operator in the Gulf of Mexico. The contract for the Gus
Qatari maritime and logistics company Milaha is evaluating tonnage acquisitions across several sectors at the moment, Mr. Abdulrahman Essa Al-Mannai, President and CEO of Milaha, revealed in an exclusive interview with World Maritime News. Speaking of the strategic investment plans in vessels, takin
The second and the final day of our first Dredging Today Conference, taking place at Amsterdam RAI Convention Center under the theme ‘Changing Climate, Resilient Business’, has drawn to a close today on a very positive note. The sessions saw straight-to-the-point statements and some interesting disc
