The skiff that engaged in an attack on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Galicia Spirit was carrying “a substantial amount of explosives,” according to shipowner Teekay. Following the attack on the 79,166 dwt tanker, which occurred on October 25 off the coast of Yemen near Bab al-Mandab Strait
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (October 31 – November 6, 2016). Boskalis and CNV Vakmensen Reach Agreement Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. recently announced that the trade union CNV Vakmensen has agreed to the social plan related to the previo
French container shipping giant CMA CGM has upgraded its Moroccan coverage by deploying six services linking the country with Russia, Europe and the Middle East and enhanced its FEMEX service between North Europe and Turkey by adding new ports of call. The six services, DUNKRUS, AGAX, CISS, AGAPOV,
Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) has created an online supply chain database aiming to strengthen the links within marine renewable energy industry.
Omantel Telecommunications Company (Omantel) plans to interconnect two submarine cable systems to connect Asia and Africa. According to the media reports, the company will interconnect the Gulf of Africa (G2A) and Silk Road Gateway –1 (SRG -1) cable systems. G2A links Oman and Somalia with onward co
McDermott International has opened a new office in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, with the ability to add 300 staff to its existing workforce in the Kingdom. The new office expands McDermott’s engineering capacity in the region and will enhance its offering in Saudi Arabia, the company noted. “The opening
Vessel operating costs are expected to rise in both 2016 and 2017, with repairs, maintenance and spares set to record the most significant increase in each of the two years, according to shipping consultant Moore Stephens. Vessel operating costs are expected to rise by 1.9% in 2016 and by 2.5% in 20
The Finnish company Aquamec Ltd. has launched its new Watermaster dredger – Classic V, with 50% more suction dredging capacity compared to the Classic IV model. Aquamec’s research and development work has also generated the Watermaster Urban dredging concept and new features for hard soil dredging.
Despite better demand side conditions on the “road to recovery” for the dry bulk shipping industry, the supply side is worse off, according to international shipping association BIMCO. As ship owners’ interest in demolition has cooled, the supply side is worse off today than earlier estimates projec
Offshore wind power has the potential to grow from 13 gigawatts (GW) in 2015, to 100GW in 2030, driven by technology advancements and further cost declines, according to new analysis from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). ‘Innovation Outlook: Offshore Wind’, launched at the World Wi
Offshore wind power has the potential to grow from 13 gigawatts (GW) in 2015, to 100GW in 2030, driven by technology advancements and further cost declines, according to new analysis from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). ‘Innovation Outlook: Offshore Wind’, launched at the World Wi
Nakilat, the shipping arm of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector, has taken over the management of Q-Max liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Mozah from Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STASCO). This is the first vessel to be transitioned as part of the phased manageme
With 667 exhibitors, 25.000m² floor space and visitors representing 99 nationalities, Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2016 (OEEC) was not only a great success, the event also grew compared to last year. A great achievement in the current offshore energy market. 11.989 people came to Amsterda
Another merchant vessel was attacked by pirates and fired at off the coast of Yemen while it was transiting the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, Al Arabiya cited Brigadier General Ahmad Hassan Asiri. Namely, the pirates reportedly fired a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) at the 1997-built oil tanker Melati Satu,
