Business & Finance
Russia: Hotcha Marine to Build Extremely Quiet Research Vessel
Hotchya Marine Design has signed a contract with the Ministry of Industry and Trade to develop the basic technical requirements and conceptual design of the research vessel (RV) for natural resource studies in the open seas’ areas (Western Region). According to the technical design specifications, f
Russia: Hotchya Marine to Build Extremely Quiet Vessel for Resource Studies
Hotchya Marine Design has signed a contract with the Ministry of Industry and Trade to develop the basic technical requirements and conceptual design of the research vessel (RV) for natural resource studies in the open seas’ areas (Western Region). According to the technical design specifications, f
France: Naming Ceremony for Ro-Pax Vessel PIANA
In the port of Bastia in Corsica, on 31st January 2012, naming ceremony was held for Hull 468 called ‘’PIANA’’. Ro-pax is the vessel for transportation of passenger, cars, trucks and vehicle with dangerous cargo on the route Marseille – Bastia. On the naming ceremony, attended by numerous distinguis
Norway: Busy Summer ahead for SeaBird
Cyprus-based SeaBird Exploration PLC has received a Letter of Award for a major contract of 2D seismic work for the entire summer season from a major client. The contract represents a value in the range of US$ 11-13 million. The work will commence during mid-March 2012, and will be carried out using
Greece: Seanergy Maritime Sells Handymax Vessel ‘African Zebra’
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with an unaffiliated third party for the sale of its Handymax dry bulk carrier, the African Zebra for a gross price of $4.1 million. The vessel is expected to be delivered to its new owners mid-February 2012. The
Norway: Lundin to Use Bredford Dolphin at PL 519
Petroleum Safety Authority Norway has granted consent to Lundin Petroleum for exploration drilling in the Norwegian part of the North Sea with the Bredford Dolphin offshore drilling rig. The consent relates to the drilling of exploration well 6201/11-3 which is part of production licence 519 with Lu
Infield Systems Launches Subsea Market Forecast to 2016
As operators face the dual challenge of sustaining their production levels in mature regions and effectively exploiting the uncapped reserves in growth areas, such as, West Africa, US Gulf of Mexico and Brazil, the potential for subsea capital expenditure throughout the forecast period has increased
Italy: Orizzonte Sistemi Navali Presents MOSAIC
MOSAIC (Modular Open System Architecture Integrated Concept) is a family of modular ships, representing an excellent solution to the need of an effective and modern combat component, both littoral and off-shore. These vessels derive from the Comandanti Class Corvettes, but their most distinguishing
Norway: Workers Injured at Kvaerner’s Yard
A serious accident in conjunction with a lifting operation occurred at Kvaerner’s yard at Verdal Wednesday 8 February. The accident occurred Wednesday afternoon. Three persons fell from hight when they were working at the Kvaerner yard at Verdal. They were working in a basket from a crane when the b
The Netherlands: TenneT Appoints New CFO
TenneT announces that Mr Eelco de Boer (58) has been appointed as CFO of TenneT Holding B.V. He will join the Board of Management as a director under the articles of association. Mr De Boer has been employed by TenneT as interim financial administrator since mid-2010. Eelco de Boer has over 20 years
Germany: Meyer Werft Hands Over Newest Cruise Ship – Disney Fantasy
Disney Cruise Line took possession of its newest ship – Disney Fantasy – today from the Meyer Werft shipyard in a traditional maritime ceremony aboard the ship. The Meyer Werft flag was lowered, while the Disney Cruise Line flag was raised, transferring ownership from the shipbuilder to Disney. This
UK: Flexlife Exhibits at Subsea 2012
Flexlife’s Commercial Team are exhibiting Flexlife products and services this week at Subsea UK 2012. Subsea 2012, which is being held over two days, will demonstrate how the subsea industry continues to be at the forefront of development in new frontiers, reaching further and going deeper than ever
UK: Offshore Marine Management Completes GIS Study for Forewind’s Dogger Bank
Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has announced the completion of a GIS-based data study for the first stage of Forewind’s planned Round 3 Dogger Bank offshore wind farm development. Undertaken by OMM’s Survey and Subsea department, the work utilised the company’s in-house Esri GIS facilities to unde
UK: South Boats Delivers New Crew Transfer Vessel to P&O Maritime
P&O Maritime, together with South Boats Special Projects Ltd., announcse the delivery of the latest addition to the P&O Maritime crew transfer vessel fleet; ‘Chinook’ This multi-purpose crew transfer vessel was designed by Incat Crowther, Australia and built by South Boats at Cowes on the Isle of Wi