Business & Finance
The Netherlands: Maasvlakte Gets First Waiting Berth for Small Container Ships
Last Friday, the first waiting berth for short sea and feeder vessels went into use on the Maasvlakte. It involves the former Tor Line berth, which the Port of Rotterdam Authority has made suitable for small container vessels. The waiting berth was used straight away by the 137-metre “Öland”, owned
UK: Offshore Ship Designers Seals Ten New PSV Orders
Offshore Ship Designers has sealed ten new design contracts for large diesel-electric Platform Supply Vessels for two major offshore operators building at three shipyards in Brazil, Japan and Spain. Swire Pacific Offshore Operations (Pte) Limited has ordered four IMT-997 Platform Supply Vessels to b
Norway: GMC Yard Carries Out Modification on AMC Connector
The AMC Connector is known as the largest and most advanced cable- and pipe-laying vessel for deep ocean operations. The vessel will be docked at GMC Yard in Buøy outside Stavanger until March 11th 2012. The 156-meter long multi-purpose vessel, AMC Connector, is an advanced ship with a high cargo ca
Norway: GMC Yard to Modify AMC Connector
The AMC Connector is known as the largest and most advanced cable- and pipe-laying vessel for deep ocean operations. The vessel will be docked at GMC Yard in Buøy outside Stavanger until March 11th 2012. The 156-meter long multi-purpose vessel, AMC Connector, is an advanced ship with a high cargo ca
Greece: Diana Containerships Takes Delivery of MV APL Sardonyx
Diana Containerships Inc., a global shipping company specializing in owning and operating containerships, today announced that the Company took delivery of the Panamax container vessel, m/v “APL Sardonyx”, a 1995-built vessel of approximately 4,750 TEU capacity, on Friday, February 17, 2012. As prev
Germany: PALFINGER WIND Wins New Orders
Based on the high level of orders received in 2011, PALFINGER WIND has further strengthened its position as market leader in offshore wind cranes. Thomas Nitsch, Head of PALFINGER WIND Cranes, says, “Our success in winning orders for several major offshore wind farm projects shows that we are on the
UK: ICAP Shipping Acquires Island Shipbrokers
ICAP Shipping, the shipping arm of ICAP plc, the world’s leading interdealer broker, today announced that it has acquired Island Shipbrokers Pte Ltd, a shipbroking company based in Singapore, from Tim Madley, Allan Spangsberg and Mystic Enterprises Limited. Island Shipbrokers Pte Ltd’s core business
Damen Shipyards Constructs Modular Dock for Djibouti
Damen Modular Dock (DMD) 4020 is being constructed, at Damen Shipyards, for – and will be delivered to – Djibouti. Djibouti’s busy port is one of the most important gateways to the African continent and is strategically located at the confluence of the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. Besides maintenan
UK: Flexlife Awarded ISO/TS 29001 Certification
Flexlife, an oil and gas industry specialist in subsea project and integrity management, has been awarded the ISO/TS 29001 certification for its operations in the UK, the US and Brazil. The internationally recognised standard and technical specification defines the level of quality management system
UK: IMCA Turns Spotlight on Subsea Metrology
A new publication ‘Guidance on Subsea Metrology’ (IMCA S019) from the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) turns the spotlight on subsea metrology, covers the basics of subsea metrology, engineering requirements, the different methods and technologies, and some of the advantages and l
UK: Flexlife Wins ISO Certification for its Operations
Flexlife, an oil and gas industry specialist in subsea project and integrity management, has been awarded the ISO/TS 29001 certification for its operations in the UK, the US and Brazil. The internationally recognised standard and technical specification defines the level of quality management system
UK: Sterling Contracts Rig for South Cladhan Drilling
Sterling Resources Ltd. has hired the Transocean Sedco 704 semi-submersible drilling rig to drill an exploration well in the South Cladhan area in UK North Sea Block 210/29c. The rig is expected to arrive on location, east of Shetland Islands in March with the timing dependant on its current work pr
RenewableUK Welcomes Committee’s Report
RenewableUK, the renewable energy trade association, has welcomed a new report by the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee which calls for an increase in the deployment of wave and tidal power. The Committee Chairman Tim Yeo MP said “Britannia really could rule the waves when it comes to marin
RenewableUK Welcomes Committee’s Report
RenewableUK, the renewable energy trade association, has welcomed a new report by the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee which calls for an increase in the deployment of wave and tidal power. The Committee Chairman Tim Yeo MP said “Britannia really could rule the waves when it comes to marin