Business & Finance
The Netherlands: NST – Further Fleet Expansion
North Sea Tankers (NST) announced that its tonnage partner Borealis Maritime will add vessel number four and five (M/T Bomar Pluto and M/T Bomar Ceres) to NST’s fleet consisting of 21 chemical tankers. The 2008-built 5,500 dwt ‘Bomar Pluto’ will be join NST’s commercial pool operation this weekend a
Croatia: Brodosplit Builds Second Heavy Lift Vessel for Jumbo Shipping
In July 2011, Jumbo Shipping has signed a contract with Brodosplit for building a heavy lifter with an option for two more. With the first one already in production process, the arrangement for building a sister ship was made after the privatization process of Brodosplit came to the final stage. End
Croatia: Brodosplit Begins Construction of Heavy Lifter for Dutch Jumbo
In July 2011, Jumbo Shipping has signed a contract with Brodosplit for building a heavy lifter with an option for two more. With the first one already in production process, the arrangement for building a sister ship was made after the privatization process of Brodosplit came to the final stage. End
Germany: Naming Ceremony of SWATH Hydrographic Survey Vessel Jakob Prei
On Wednesday, the delivery and naming ceremony of the new SWATH hydrographic survey vessel “Jakob Prei” took place at the shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen Schiffs- und Yachtwerft Aktiengesellschaft in Germany. The godmother of the vessel was Woman of the Year 2011 in Estonia, Mrs Tea Varrak, who is Dire
Robert Allan Ltd Participates in Restoration of Historic Scottish Tug Golden Cross
Robert Allan Ltd. will assist in the restoration of the historic Scottish tug Golden Cross – one of the first diesel-geared tugboats with direct bridge control ever built. Built in 1955 at Scott & Sons of Bowling on the Clyde, the tug has earned it’s place in history be assisting the Royal Yacht Bri
UAE: Dahan Gets Exploration Rights for Area Near Saleh Offshore Field
DNO International ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas company, announced today that it has signed an amended concession agreement with the Government of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, RAK Gas LLC and Dahan Petroleum Ltd (“Dahan”) granting Dahan exploration rights to certain outlying areas of the Saleh co
UK: Inchcape Grid Connection Causes Discussion
Proposed Inchcape offshore wind farm faced discussion between the companies , engaged in project development,and the public, especially landowners and farmers in Angus area. A week ago, cable connecting to the grid worried local residents. However, according to the latest developments it appears tha
UK: Lloyd’s Register Issues New Rules for Ice-Class Vessels
The first dedicated set of rules for stern-first ice-class ships has just been published by Lloyd’s Register, answering demand for technical support as industry continues to explore the potential of polar transportation routes and the new energy reserves in the far north. The timely release of the r
Cyprus: Standard Drilling Names Operations Manager
S.D. Standard Drilling Plc (“Standard” or “Standard Drilling”) (Oslo: SDSD), a pure play jackup company, today announced the appointment of Johnathan P. Roberts as Operations Manager. In this newly established role, Mr. Roberts will oversee the commissioning, testing and documentation of equipment c
Gazprom Chairman Informs Russian Prime Minister on Completion of Nord Stream’s Second String Laying
Yesterday Gazprom Management Committee Chairman Alexey Miller reported to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on the completion of the Nord Stream gas pipeline’s second string laying. “We have initiated startup and adjustment operations. In September the second string will be filled with buffer ga
Russia: Gazprom’s Miller Reports to Putin on Nord Stream, South Stream Developments
Yesterday, Gazprom Management Committee Chairman Alexey Miller reported to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on the completion of the Nord Stream gas pipeline’s second string laying. “We have initiated startup and adjustment operations. In September the second string will be filled with buffer g
Norway: Viking Princess Goes Down the Slipway
Kleven Maritime, a Norwegian shipbuilder, today announced that the LNG-powered Vessel Viking Princess will be launched from a slipway at Kleven at 12:00 on Saturday, April 21 The Multipurpose Offshore Support Vessel Viking Princess is a sister ship to Viking Prince, which was delivered to the shippi
Finland: Wartsila’s Order Intake Rises
Wärtsilä, a Finland-based company that manufactures and services power sources and other equipment in the marine and energy markets today, issued financial results for the first quarter 2012. Highlights for the period January-March 2012 Order intake increased 13% to EUR 1,109 million (979) Book-to-b
UK: New Police Launch for Hampshire Constabulary
Hampshire Police Authority Marine Unit has ordered a new LOCHIN 367 POLICE LAUNCH purpose designed to fulfil expected changes in their operational status in Southampton. The new vessel is expected to service the Solent and adjacent sea areas, hence their choice of the Lochin as a capable ‘offshore’