Business & Finance
Norway: TGS Begins Northern North Sea Seismic Survey
TGS has commenced acquisition of a 3D multi-client survey covering 4,000 km2 in the Northern North Sea near the southern Møre Basin. This survey, EOTW12, builds on the previously announced Erlend Basin multi-client 3D survey and ties with TGS’ existing multi-client 3D database in the Northern North
UK: CWind Secures Major Contract with DONG Energy
CWind has won a major contract with DONG Energy, one of the key energy groups in Northern Europe, to provide vessel charters around the UK. The framework contract has been awarded for three years, with a possible extension for another two years. CWind was well placed to win the contract with a solid
Ulstein: The Most Attractive Community (Norway)
The community of Ulstein is selected as the most attractive amongst 438 Norwegian communities. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete visited Ulsteinvik to deliver the news, and together with the mayor Jan Berset they paid Ulstein Group a visit. Ulstein Group , an
UK: Scira Charters Tidal Transit’s Innovative Wind Farm Boat ‘Eden Rose’
From 28 May 2012, Scira Offshore Energy, the company developing the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm [88 turbines between 9-17 miles off the coast of North Norfolk,] is to charter Eden Rose, one of Tidal Transit’s innovative wind farm personnel and equipment transfer boats, to service the site de
Greece: Excel Maritime Enters Charter Agreements for Two Vessels
Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd., an owner and operator of dry bulk carriers and an international provider of worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, announced today that it entered into new period charter agreements for yet another two of its vessels, as follows: Kamsarmax M/V
UK: Wilton Strengthens Team with ‘High-Calibre’ Appointment
Wilton Engineering has underpinned its growth plans with the appointment of an experienced industry figure to a key role. Duncan Warriner, 42, has been appointed proposals director as the Teesside-based business looks to continue its expansion in the oil, gas and renewables sector. Previously managi
Emerson to Deliver Roxar Subsea Technology to Lundin’s Brynhild Field (Norway)
Emerson Process Management has won a multi-million dollar contact to deliver its Roxar subsea instrumentation to Lundin Petroleum’s Brynhild field in the North Sea. The contract was awarded by Aker Solutions, one of the world’s leading providers of oilfield products, systems and services, and covers
T.O.S. Launches ASD Training Program at ITS 2012 (Spain)
T.O.S. -Transport & Offshore Services- is a strategic and total project partner for crewing solutions and global ship delivery. As from this month T.O.S. will also offer a new service: a full ASD Training Program at any location worldwide. For years T.O.S. has been a worldwide specialist in the tran
Russia: Yantar Shipyard Launches Large Landing Ship Named ‘Ivan Gren’
Yantar shipyard, based in Kaliningrad-Russia, on Friday successfully launched Project 11711 large landing ship named Ivan Gren. The first ship in the class was laid down on 23 December 2004. The hull of the Ivan Gren was completed by the end of November. The ship is designed for landing operations,
Norway: SinOceanic Takes Delivery of Its New Container Vessel
SinOceanic III AS (Sino III), a wholly owned subsidiary of SinOceanic Shipping ASA, took delivery of MSC Regulus (13.100TEU) today and placed her on a 15 years bareboat charter party with MSC SA, Geneva, the world’s second largest container line, at a rate of USD 46.650,- daily. The purchase price o
UK: SDI Creates Over 7,000 Jobs
Scottish Development International’s (SDI) international trade and investment activity created or safeguarded more than 7,000 Scottish jobs and helped more than 1,000 high potential Scottish companies target new global markets last year. In 2011/2012, SDI also worked with 190 companies on significan
100th Company Signs Wind Energy Charter, Says RenewableUK
RenewableUK, the trade and professional association for the wind, wave and tidal industries, has announced that 100 companies have now signed up to the first-ever Wind Energy Charter. The Charter sets out the intentions of the industry to invest in the prosperity and energy security of the UK, to pr
UK: BMT Achieves Great Financial Results
BMT Group Ltd, the international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, announced that it has achieved robust financial results, despite another year of challenging economic conditions across much of the world. Revenues from continuing businesses rose 8% to £127m and underlying operati
UK: BMT Achieves Great Financial Results
BMT Group Ltd, the international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, announced that it has achieved robust financial results, despite another year of challenging economic conditions across much of the world. Revenues from continuing businesses rose 8% to £127m and underlying operati