Business & Finance
Denmark: NKT Flexibles Becomes Part of National Oilwell Varco
NKT Flexibles announced that it has become a part of National Oilwell Varco (NOV). With a proven record of reliability, innovation and life of field preservation, NKT Flexibles has supplied commercial flexible pipe systems since 1968. Today, the company offers a full range of tailored solutions base
UK: Remote Ocean Systems Appoints Liz Cowan as Administration Manager
Remote Ocean Systems announces the appointment of Liz Cowan as Administration Manager in the Aberdeen Office. Liz has over 20 years experience in the industry, beginning as a Personal Assistant to Controlling Accounts and Administration and will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from her pr
Germany: Hansa Shipping Chooses CleanBallast by RWO for Its Vessels
After careful comparison and in-depth analysis, German owner Hansa Shipping together with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding have decided to equip four new 4,800 TEU vessels with the German ballast water treatment technology CleanBallast® by RWO, a subsidiary of Veolia Water Solutions
Denmark: MAN Diesel & Turbo Takes Over Kappel Propeller Designs
New fuel-saving and energy-efficient propulsion opportunities are available from the MAN Alpha propeller programme, which now fully integrates the Kappel tip fin propeller blade designs for both controllable pitch propellers and fixed pitch propellers. On 20 March 2012 the board of MAN Diesel & Turb
Russia: Central Naval Museum Hosts Maritime Heritage Preservation Conference
Conference of the Russian Maritime Heritage Association was held on March 30 in the new building of Central Naval Museum. The association was established in 2009 and incorporated soul-mates in the area of preservation, research, and popularization of Russia’s maritime heritage. Representatives of 44
Germany: PNE Wind Ends 2011 with Stable Results
The wind farm project developer, PNE WIND AG confirms its EBIT forecast and again proposes a dividend payment amounting to EUR 0.04 per share. In the previous financial year, the company recorded a positive result at corporate level (EBIT) amounting to EUR 0.1 million (prior year: EUR 9.5 million).
Germany: PNE Wind Ends 2011 with Stable Results
The wind farm project developer, PNE WIND AG confirms its EBIT forecast and again proposes a dividend payment amounting to EUR 0.04 per share. In the previous financial year, the company recorded a positive result at corporate level (EBIT) amounting to EUR 0.1 million (prior year: EUR 9.5 million).
The Netherlands: Dredge Yard Launches Dredge Turning Gland
Dredge Yard, a company dedicated to the market of dredge equipment and dredging technology, has announced the launch of the dredge turning gland. Dredge turning gland is a TSHD component that is attached to the lower suction pipe allowing a radial rotation in both directions. Due to this feature the
Norway: PSA Grants Drilling AoC for Rowan Stavanger Rig
On 27 March 2012, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) granted Rowan Drilling Norway AS an Acknowledgement of Compliance (AoC) for the jack-up drilling rig Rowan Stavanger. Rowan Stavanger has had an AoC as a living quarters facility since June 2011. This AoC has now been expanded to include
UK: Bureau Veritas Supports 1000-ton Goliath Crane Project
Bureau Veritas has provided quality assurance services in both China and the UK for a successful project with Babcock Marine to design and construct a 1000-ton Goliath crane. Bureau Veritas was chosen as a key inspection services partner by Babcock Marine for the design and construction of a mammoth
UK: CTC Marine Introduces Industry Leading Integrated Trenching Spread
CTC Marine Projects, Ltd., a subsidiary of DeepOcean Group Holding AS, announces the introduction of an industry leading integrated trenching spread. This month, CTC will mobilise the DeepOcean Group owned Northern Wave vessel for trenching support operations. The vessel will be equipped with CTC’s
UL to Acquire German DEWI
UL, a world leader in advancing safety, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DEWI GmbH, a world leader in wind energy measurement and testing services, from the German state of Lower Saxony. Additionally, UL has agreed to acquire a 50.8 percent stake in DEWI GmbH, an accredited DAP (Ge
UK: Gwynt y Môr’s Next Stage of Offshore Construction Begins
Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Limited has secured a major contract to begin the next stage of offshore construction off the North Wales coast. In a £multi-million deal with Seaway Heavy Lifting Limited of Cyprus, the heavy lift vessel, ‘Stanislav Yudin’ will operate in Liverpool Bay between April a
Italy: Costa Crociere Invites Tender for Removal of Costa Concordia Wreck
Costa Crociere company, owner of Costa Concordia cruise ship, which capsized after hitting rocks off the Italian island of Giglio, killing at least 25 people, invited salvage companies to tender for removal of Costa Concordia wreck from the sea. The aim is to find a company which will employ adequat