Business & Finance
The Netherlands: Christening and Naming Ceremony for MV Vikingbank
On March 17th, after christening and name-giving by Eva Pot, m.v. Vikingbank (yard No. 406) was launched at Shipyard Ferus Smit, Westerbroek. The Vikingbank is the sixth vessel in the Pot Scheepvaart fleet christened by this twenty year old sports-management student. Soon the now vacant slipway will
Greece: Euroseas Announces Company’s Latest Activities
Euroseas Ltd., an owner and operator of drybulk carriers, containerships and multipurpose vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for dry bulk and containerized cargoes, announced today that it sold for scrap one of the oldest container vessels in its fleet, the M/V Jonathan P, a 1,932 teu g
Germany to Invest EUR 200 Billion in Offshore Wind Farms Projects
Chancellor Angela Merkel has revealed her plan to construct offshore wind farms that will stretch over an area six times the size of New York City, reports Bloomberg. The plan expected to cost 200 billion euros ($268 billion), according to the DIW economic institute in Berlin, will also include inst
UK: SPE’s European Forum to Highlight Importance of Sand Management
Aberdeen will see industry professionals gather later this month at the 5th European Sand Management Forum, with Peter Fowler of Chevron and Mike Hannan of the Department of Energy and Climate Change billed as keynote speakers. The conference and exhibition, organised by the Society of Petroleum Eng
VSTEP to Deliver NAUTIS Bridge Simulators for Technical University in Varna, Bulgaria
VSTEP has been awarded the contract to deliver two NAUTIS Bridge Simulators and classrooms with desktop Navigation and Engine Room Simulators for the simulation centre of the Technical University in Varna, Bulgaria. The TU in Varna is one of the leading maritime universities on the Black Sea. After
Island Offshore Orders Subsea Support Vessel from STX OSV
STX OSV Holdings Limited (“STX OSV”), one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, has secured a new contract for the construction of one advanced subsea support vessel for Island Offshore. The value of the contract amounts to more than NOK 500 million(USD
Norway: STX OSV Secures Subsea Support Vessel Construction Contract
STX OSV Holdings Limited, designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, announced that it has secured a new contract for the construction of one advanced subsea support vessel for Island Offshore. The value of the contract amounts to more than NOK 500 million. The vessel will be of
Norway: STX OSV to Build Subsea Support Vessel for Island Offshore
STX OSV Holdings Limited, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, announces that it has secured a new contract for the construction of one advanced subsea support vessel for Island Offshore. The value of the contract amounts to more than NOK 500 millio
The Netherlands: Lankhorst Ropes’ Riser and Umbilical Tethers for Subsea Production
Rope construction and performance that has set the standard for deepwater moorings, such as the Lucius Spar, is now being applied by Lankhorst Ropes Offshore Division to the supply of synthetic fibre rope tethers for umbilicals and risers. The high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) rope uses a Gama 98® co
Apply Sørco Prepares Teekay’s FPSO for Operation in UK
Apply Sørco has established a Framework Agreement with Teekay related to “Pre-operations and Operations Support Services”. This is a wide and open frame agreement which might include most of the services and products portfolio that Apply Sørco can provide to our customers. The agreement is entered w
Merus Rings Installed on “Prins der Nederlanden” (The Netherlands)
In February this year Pronomar received an order from Royal Boskalis Westminster NV, a Dutch company that provides services in maritime sectors on international basis. Royal Boskalis Westminster NV decided to place an order for the Merus rings for their trailing suction hopper dredger, the ‘Prins de
Portugal: Lankhorst Manufactures Tethers for Subsea Umbilicals and Rises
Rope construction and performance that has set the standard for deepwater moorings, such as the Lucius Spar, is now being applied by Lankhorst Ropes Offshore Division to the supply of synthetic fibre rope tethers for umbilicals and risers. The high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) rope uses a Gama 98® co
Russia: Gazprom, Statoil Executives Discuss Shtokman Phase 1
The Gazprom headquarters hosted Friday a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee and Helge Lund, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norway’s oil company, Statoil. The attendees tackled cooperation issues on launching the Shtokman field Phase 1 pre-
UK: Fugro Acquires EMU Limited
Fugro has announced acquisition of EMU Limited to advance the growth in marine environmental survey and consultancy services. EMU is an independent marine survey and environmental consultancy specialist with annual revenues of over EUR 20 million. Based in Southampton, it also has premises in Portsm