Mr. Attaollah Sadr, Managing Director of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said that the Nakhle Khoda harbor will be put into operation by early August 2013. This multipurpose harbor which was funded by the PMO will shorten the distance between Bandar Abbas port to Hormoz Island from current 19
International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has announced its Annual Report 2012. “IADC continued to be invited to attend third party events. Through the IADC’s contributions at conferences, including speeches, papers, and the Young Author’s Awards, through its participation in various sc
Under the patronage and attendance of H.E. Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry, Maersk Oil Qatar (MOQ) and Gulf Drilling International (GDI) have signed two new contracts; one two-year contract for the GDI jack-up drilling rig (rig ‘B-341’), and another three-year contract
Drydocks World & Maritime World, the leading service providers to the maritime and oil & gas sectors, announced today that they hosted a delegation of representatives of key French companies from Brittany under the aegis of the French Trade Commission Ubifrance of the French Embassy in UAE. The high
VIDEO: How Expanded Panama Canal Will Work The Panama Canal expansion project will double the capacity of the Panama Canal by 2015 by creating a new lane of traffic and allowing more and larger ships to transit. Conquest MB1 on Its Way to London Gateway (UK) Accompanied by tugs En Avant 20 and Sea
United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) have recently announced they will expand their fleet with new super-efficient container vessels. Constructed to DNV class, the designs have been optimised through a productive co-operation between FutureShip and Hyundai Heavy Industry (HHI). Setting its sights on
An experienced team of shipping, offshore and finance professionals has announced the intention to establish Maritime & Merchant Bank (“M&M’’) a niche financial institution dedicated to meeting the funding needs of owners active in the shipping and offshore industries, worldwide. The newly formed pr
Polarcus Limited (“Polarcus” or the “Company”)refers to the stock exchange notification of 16 August 2013 regarding the lawsuit filed by WesternGeco L.L.C. (“WesternGeco”) against Polarcus. Polarcus announces that the Company has entered into a settlement with WesternGeco concerning the lawsuit file
Gas propulsion for tugs and offshore support vessels (OSV) was high on the agenda at yesterday’s Saudi Aramco-sponsored Global Workboat Technology Forum. Sanmar’s Tamer Geckin, an electrical engineer, revealed details of the world’s first LNG-fuelled tugs nearing completion for Bukser ad Berging AS
Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the government authority charged with regulating, coordinating and supervising all aspects of the maritime sector in Dubai, has announced that it sent a high-level delegation to attend the National Maritime Salvage conference & expo that was held recently in Vir
Quality Marine Services (QMS), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based Zakher Marine International (ZMI) on Wednesday signed deals worth AED1.28 billion (US$350 million) on the final day of Middle East Workboats & Offshore Marine, which took place from 30 September to 2nd October at the Abu Dhabi National E
Smit Lamnalco, a marine services company, and Abu Dhabi Petroleum Ports Operating Company, IRSHAD signed a two-year contract for DP2 AHTS vessel SL Labuan shortly after Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) had inaugurated Middle East Workboats C
Hydratight, the leading joint integrity solution provider for the energy sector have just announced a new partnership with ADOS (Abu Dhabi Oilfield Service EST). ADOS have been appointed as Hydratight’s exclusive agent in the UAE for the distribution of the company’s products and provide rental & on
Hydratight, the leading joint integrity solution provider for the energy sector have just announced a new partnership with ADOS (Abu Dhabi Oilfield Service EST). ADOS have been appointed as Hydratight’s exclusive agent in the UAE for the distribution of the company’s products and provide rental & on
