Business & Finance
Sweden: Strainstall Marine to Monitor Vigor Wave Energy Project
Vigor Wave Energy AB has selected Strainstall Marine subsea load shackles to monitor the mooring loads on a prototype of its highly innovative wave energy system. The Vigor Wave Energy Converter harnesses the energy of ocean waves to produce a clean, completely renewable source of electricity. The c
BMT ARGOSS Secures DNV Accreditation for PC REMBRANDT (UK)
A subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has today announced that its marine manoeuvring simulator, PC REMBRANDT has been granted DNV accreditation in accordance with Class S- Standard for Certification of Maritime Simulators No. 2.14 January 2011. The purpose of the standard is to ensure that the simulations
Imtech Marine Member Signs Design and Supply Contract (Turkey)
Imtech Marine announces that Elkon (Istanbul), member of Imtech Marine , signed a contract for the design and supply of the complete electrical systems to power three Turkish Navy Auxiliary vessels. The vessels, consisting of one Submarine Rescue Mother Ship (MoShip) and two Rescue and Towing Ships
Atlantic Offshore’s ERRV Lands Four-Year Contract from Total (Norway)
Atlantic Offshore has been awarded a four-year contract with the oil- and gas-company TOTAL in the North Sea. The company will from 2014 operate a new ERRV, providing for of up to 300 people, in the field of Martin Linge, North West of Stavanger. The agreement is initially for four years and initiat
BMT Argoss Gets DNV Accreditation for Its Marine Simulator (UK)
BMT ARGOSS, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has today announced that its marine manoeuvring simulator, PC REMBRANDT has been granted DNV accreditation in accordance with Class S- Standard for Certification of Maritime Simulators No. 2.14 January 2011. The purpose of the standard is to ensure that the
Farstad New PSV Enters North Sea Spot Market (Norway)
Norway’s Farstad Shipping ASA, a major international supplier of large, modern offshore support vessels, has announced that Far Scotsman (STX PSV08 CD) was yesterday delivered from STX OSV Langsten to the company’s subsidiary Farstad Shipping Limited. The vessel will trade the spot market in the Nor
Norway: Atlantic Offshore Expands Its Fleet
Kleven Maritime has signed a contract with Atlantic Offshore on the delivery of two platform supply vessels (PSV) at a total value of around NOK 700 million( USD 117 million). The vessels are to be built at Kleven Maritime’s shipyard Myklebust Verft. The contract also includes an option for a furthe
RGI Supports Norway-UK-Germany Interconnectors Project
The Renewables-Grid-Initiative (RGI) welcomes the official announcement of the development of two interconnectors from Norway to the UK and from Norway to Germany by the Transmission System Operators (TSOs) National Grid, TenneT and Statnett. The interconnectors will contribute to a higher share and
Spain: TERCAT’s New Muelle Prat Terminal Begins Testing Phase
Terminal Catalunya (TERCAT), a member of the Hutchison Port Holdings Group, has announced the first vessel call at its new terminal Muelle Prat, signifying the start of the testing phase which will cover all equipment and IT systems. The unloading of containers from the Mediterranean Shipping Compan
Noreq Wins Major Contract for WODS Offshore Wind Farm, UK
Noreq’s Danish subsidiary, NoreqActa, has been awarded the contract for 108 pieces WTPC’s (Wind Turbine Platform Cranes) to be placed on the West of Duddon Sands (WODS) offshore wind farm. The West of Duddon Sands wind farm is a joint venture between Scottish Power Renewables and Danish company DONG
ATR Group Acquires Underwater Engineering Services (UK)
Global-leading oil and gas equipment services specialist ATR Group has completed its first strategic acquisition following its recent MBO supported by NBGI Private Equity. The acquisition of Underwater Engineering Services (“UES”) strengthens ATR’s existing subsea capabilities and demonstrates the G
Denmark: Maritime Law Committee Submits New Report
On 18 April 2012, the Maritime Law Committee submitted its report on contracts for the carriage of goods wholly or partly by sea (the Rotterdam rules). The report was submitted to the Minister for Business and Growth in May 2012. The report concerns the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the
Atlantic Offshore’s ERRV Vessel to Work at Total’s Martin Linge Field (Norway)
Atlantic Offshore has been awarded a four-year contract with the oil- and gas-company TOTAL in the North Sea. The company will from 2014 operate a new ERRV, providing for of up to 300 people, in the field of Martin Linge, North West of Stavanger. The agreement is initially for four years and initiat
ISS Announces New Regional Operations Team For Europe and North Africa
Inchcape Shipping Services, the world’s leading maritime services provider, has announced its new regional team for Europe and North Africa following the creation of its new operations division. Reflecting ISS’ transition from eight regional profit centres within two hemispheres to four world region