Business & Finance
Northern Ireland Department of Finance and Personnel Invites Tenders for Diving Services
Northern Ireland Department of Finance and Personnel announced a tender procedure for diving services in duration of 1 year, and with 3 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 1 year each. In 2006, as a result of a strategic review of the underwater search provision within PSNI,
UK: London Array Charters Floating Hotel MV Sea Discoverer
M/V Sea Discoverer, which is part of the Comfort at Sea fleet, has been chartered for the world’s largest, offshore wind project, the London Array. With its capacity of 294 persons, the ship will be serving as an offshore floating hotel for technicians and project management. The M/V Sea Discoverer
Enviroserve Orders Two Catamarans from French Boat Builder Navalu
UK wind farm service provider Enviroserve Ltd has ordered two 24 metre wind farm catamarans, from French work boat builder Navalu. The first boat will be named Sea Fox in keeping with the theme on Enviroserve’s other vessels. The first vessel is to be launched in January 2013. Working in close colla
Italy: SMIT Salvage Removes Oil from Forward Tanks on Costa Concordia
Since the pumping commenced, the oil removal process has progressed well and at a steady rate. Oil has been removed from all six forward tanks and the hoses, pumps and valves have been disconnected with the flanges sealed off. Following the successful oil removal from the forward ship, the crane bar
Navantia, Veercraft Marine Sign MoU on Patrol Vessels for South Africa Navy
Navantia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Veercraft Marine, the shipbuilding company located in South Africa, in which both parties wish to collaborate with regards to the construction of Offshore Patrol Vessels and Inshore Patrol Vessels for the South Africa Navy, in relation with BIRO
Denmark: IMO’s Meeting on Ship Design and Equipment for Crew Protection Against Noise
United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) has just held a meeting in the Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Equipment (DE). With Denmark as the promoter, the DE Sub-Committee has strived to develop new, binding, international regulations on the protection of the crew against noise. The
UK: Seajacks Publishes Zaratan Construction Summary
In February 2010 Seajacks entered into a contract with GustoMSC to provide the Basic Design Package for two purpose built wind farm installation vessels. In June 2010 Seajacks entered into a contract with Lamprell shipyard to build these new vessels and Seajacks will take delivery of the first new-b
Norway: Kongsberg Evotec Establishes New Department
Kongsberg Evotec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, has established a new department dedicated to developing its crane and lifting products for the offshore supply and subsea segment. The department, which opened officially in January 2012 is based in Molde, Norway, with production ta
Germany: Hapag-Lloyd Publishes Environmental and Sustainability Brochure
40 examples of active environmental protection / Main objective to reduce CO2 emissions / Statutory regulations often fulfilled voluntarily in advance / Pioneer in the shipping industry Hapag-Lloyd has published its new sustainability brochure under the title “Driven by Responsibility”. It not only
Norway: Songa Offshore Wins Additional Cat D Rig Contracts from Statoil
Songa Offshore SE announces that its 100% owned subsidiary, Songa Rig AS, has received and accepted a Letter of Award (LOA) from Statoil for two newbuild “cat D” semisubmersible rigs. This award follows the agreement of July 2011 between Songa Rig AS and Statoil for the first two cat D rigs. The con
Norway: GC Rieber Shipping Reports Good Progress in 2011
– 2011 was a year of good progress for GC Rieber Shipping, said CEO Irene W. Basili as the Company announced fourth quarter and full year financial figures today. – Operating revenue increased by NOK 65 million and operating profit before depreciation and capital gains by NOK 91 million. This reflec
Norway: Kongsberg Opens ‘Offshore Cranes’ Department
Kongsberg Evotec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, has established a new department dedicated to developing its crane and lifting products for the offshore supply and subsea segment. The department, which opened officially in January 2012 is based in Molde, Norway, with production ta
Carnegie Welcomes ‘The Future of Marine Renewables in the UK’ Report
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited welcomes the UK House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee report on ‘The Future of Marine Renewables in the UK.’ The report highlights the opportunities and benefits of developing a world leading marine energy industry and the need for th
UK: Northern Divers Complete Year-Long Project in Humber Estuary
Specialist divers battling strong tides and zero-visibility have completed a year-long project to cover parts of an exposed underwater pipeline in the Humber estuary. Teams from Hull-based commercial diving and underwater civil engineering company Northern Divers worked up to 60ft below the surface