Business & Finance
Italdraghe: Two Italian Coastal Protection Projects Completed
Two Italian coastal protection projects have recently been completed thanks to the effective long-distance pumping power of Italdraghe booster stations. In the first, near Marina di Ravenna (RA), on the east Adriatic Coast, an SGT 350 booster played a fundamental role in creating an underwater quarr
UK: Eight-Year-Old Girl Names Newest Alicat Workboat
For eight-year-old Cerys Jones it was the thrill of choosing the name for the newest Alicat Workboat built in Great Yarmouth – for the company it was the latest leg in a £10.5m contract to provide crew transfer vessels for the London Array windfarm. Thanks to Cerys, the new boat will be called Ellid
Lithuania: Van Oord – Dredging Works at Klaipeda Port Channel in Progress
It was established on the 8th of June 2012 that the company „Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors BV“ has already excavated 1 027 354 cubic meters of soil pursuant to the contract agreement on Klaipeda Port channel dredging and widening. These dredging works were launched on the 22 nd of April.
Greece: Cargill Charters One of Diana Shipping’s Panamax Dry Bulk Carriers
Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels, today announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with Cargill International S.A., Geneva, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, for one of its Panamax dry bulk carrie
UK: CSL Supports Endeavour with Subsea Facilities for Rochelle Project
CSL, the Aberdeen-headquartered project management and engineering company is currently supporting Endeavour Energy UK Limited (Endeavour) as preferred supplier for the provision of Offshore Company Representation in support of the Subsea Facilities Offshore Installation for the Rochelle Development
UK: CSL Supports Endeavour’s Subsea Team at Rochelle Project
CSL, the Aberdeen-headquartered project management and engineering company is currently supporting Endeavour Energy UK Limited (Endeavour) as preferred supplier for the provision of Offshore Company Representation in support of the Subsea Facilities Offshore Installation for the Rochelle Development
The Netherlands: APM Terminals Orders Automated Cranes
APM Terminals Rotterdam Maasvlakte II has selected 26 Automated Rail Mounted Gantry (ARMG) Cranes and two Rail Cranes from the Austrian crane manufacturer Kuenz. The selection reflects a comprehensive bidding process designed to find the safest, most efficient, highest productivity cranes for the co
PSA Norway Inspects Risk Management on Maersk Inspirer
In the period 12-16 March 2012, the Petroleum Safety Norway (PSA) conducted an audit of the management’s risk management and handling of barriers in relation to emergency preparedness and process integrity in Maersk Drilling Norge AS and on the mobile drilling facility Mærsk Inspirer. Background and
Germany: Prime Capital to Raise USD 750 Million for Renewable Energy Investment
Prime Capital AG plans to raise EUR 600 million (USD 750 million)to invest in European renewable energy projects, the Bloomberg informs. It will raise the capital from pension funds and insurance companies and use it to finance 400MW of plants which are already operational or on their way to grid co
Norway: WGP Supplies Marine Gravity Equipment to TGS
WGP Exploration announces two contract awards with TGS-Nopec for the provision of marine gravity equipment for their on-going multi-client projects in the North Sea. The projects, which commenced in late May, have an anticipated duration of six weeks and two months respectively. Complimenting marine
UK: Xodus Group Appoints Head of Advanced Engineering
International energy consultancy Xodus Group has appointed Dr Mark Hutchinson into the new position of Head of Advanced Engineering to promote technical engineering excellence on global energy projects. Dr Hutchinson brings a wealth of experience, particularly in renewable energy projects. Chartered
UK: Western Isles to Get New Cutting-Edge Ferry
The Western Isles are set to benefit from a new £41.8 million cutting-edge ferry, Transport Minister Keith Brown announced on June 8. The superior designed new vessel which is being commissioned by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) will: Be faster, quieter and more reliable than current vessels
Dutch Martrade Announces Sale of PSV Shelf Express
Martrade B.V. of Sliedrecht, The Netherlands announced the sale of PSV Shelf Express to Danish interests. The vessel was kept in a warm lay-up in Italy and was maintained at high standards. She’s now proceeding under own power to a Danish shipyard for rebuilding to Offshore Support Vessel. The Shelf
UK: Marine Building Handed Over to Plymouth University
Regional director of construction company Leadbitter, Rob Bradley, handed over the new Marine Building to the Plymouth University vice-chancellor, Professor Wendy Purcell. The Marine Building is worth GBP 19 million and has the most advanced wave tank testing equipment and an innovation centre for m