Business & Finance
Italy: Rosetti Marino Delivers PSV ‘F.D. Remarkable’ to Fratelli D’Amato
On 7th January, approximately 12 months since building was commenced, Rosetti Marino, delivered the new Platform Supply Vessel “F.D. Remarkable” to Fratelli D’Amato. It is the 7th vessel of a 10-unit series – Rolls Royce UT 755 XL design, commissioned by the Neapolitan Owner to the Italian Shipyard
Italy: Rosetti Marino Delivers ‘Remarkable’ PSV
On 7th January, approximately 12 months since building was commenced, Rosetti Marino, delivered the new Platform Supply Vessel “F.D. Remarkable” to Fratelli D’Amato. It is the 7th vessel of a 10-unit series – Rolls Royce UT 755 XL design, commissioned by the Neapolitan Owner to the Italian Shipyard.
UK: Fairstar Wins Golden Eagle Gig from Saipem
Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. (FAIR) has been awarded two contracts by Saipem to provide marine transportation services for the Golden Eagle Project in the North Sea, offshore UK. The first voyage is scheduled in early 2013 and will involve the FINESSE. The second voyage is scheduled in early 2014 a
FAIR Wins Two Transportation Contract from Saipem for Golden Eagle, UK
Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. (FAIR) has been awarded two contracts by Saipem to provide marine transportation services for the Golden Eagle Project in the North Sea. The first voyage is scheduled in early 2013 and will involve the FINESSE. The second voyage is scheduled in early 2014 and will invol
Pew Urges Reforms to EU Deep-Sea Fishing Regulations
The Pew Environment Group today encouraged the European Commission to implement significant reforms to EU deep-sea fishing regulations. The Commission is preparing to release its deep-sea access regime proposal before the end of the first quarter of 2012. In a new policy analysis, “Out of the Abyss:
SNS2012: Making the Most of Southern North Sea’s Rich Resources (UK)
The eyes of the world are focused on the East of England’s rich energy assets and that will be reflected in one of the region’s major conferences in Norwich this year. The Southern North Sea Conference, SNS2012, staged by EEEGR (the East of England Energy Group) will be the biggest ever, with a stro
Bangladesh: VOSTA LMG Delivers Three CSD’s 450 to BIWTA
Karnafuly joint venture consortium ltd. delivered three high quality Cutter Suction Dredgers 450 to Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA). On Wednesday the 18th of January the vessels were inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina. The vessels were built in close c
UK: Safer Port Environment Contributes to Reducing Costs
An exclusive market report by Trelleborg Marine Systems has shown that an overwhelming majority (81%) of port owners, operators and consultants surveyed believe that having a safer port environment directly contributes to reducing costs. Conversely, only 9% of those surveyed actually expect future p
Italy: TAP Inspects Seabed Along the Future Pipeline Route
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline started a near-shore survey near San Foca, Lecce, in Italy on Tuesday, the 24th of January. The purpose of the survey is to collect samples of the soil on the Adriatic seabed along the future route of the natural gas pipeline, which plans to bring Caspian gas to southern
Italy: TAP Undertakes Seabed Survey on Trans Adriatic Pipeline Route
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline started a near-shore survey near San Foca, Lecce, in Italy on Tuesday, the 24th of January. The purpose of the survey is to collect samples of the soil on the Adriatic seabed along the future route of the natural gas pipeline, which plans to bring Caspian gas to southern
UK: Island Offshore Extends Contract for MV Island Champion
Island Offshore, announced that Team Marine (Chevron) has declared the first of five yearly options to use the MV Island Champion. The vessel has sailed with Team Marine since 2007. “Island Offshore look forward to another year with within the Team Marine PSV pool.” said the Company on its website T
Norway: Olympic Shipping Announces Delivery of MPSV Olympic Commander
OLYMPIC COMMANDER of the MT6015 design was delivered to its owners. Olympic Commander is a Multipurpose Offshore Vessel with diesel electric propulsion, low fuel consumption and high flexibility. The vessel represent a new generation of environmentally friendly and operational state of the art multi
UK: Team Marine Extends Contract for Island Offshore’s PSV
Island Offshore, a Norwegian shipping company that owns a modern fleet of advanced and high quality service vessels for the offshore oil industry, announced that Team Marine (Chevron) has declared the first of five yearly options to use the MV Island Champion. The vessel, built by Brevik Constructio
Denmark: Maersk Tankers Appoints New CEO
Ms Hanne B. Sørensen has been appointed new CEO of Maersk Tankers with effect from 13 February 2012. Hanne B. Sørensen has until now held the position as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Maersk Line and replaces Søren Skou, who recently assumed the position as Maersk Line CEO. “Hanne B. Sørensen co