Business & Finance
UK: Phil Pauley Introduces Marine Solar Cells to Harness Sun and Wave Power
In order to generate solar and wave power, Phil Pauley has developed Marine Solar Cells that can collect energy offshore, using a combination of floating photovoltaics and natural buoyancy displacement. The devices can be stationed offshore by attaching them to underwater moorings, where they create
NOF Energy Plans GBP 7bn Boost for North-east Economy in 2012 (UK)
A £7bn energy giant is set to make a massive contribution to the North-east economy this year… by Jez Davison (nebusiness) [mappress] Source: nebusiness, January 06, 2012
The Netherlands: Mario Kerssens Joins Van Aalst’s CargoMaxx Team
Mario Kerssens has joined the CargoMaxx team at Van Aalst Offshore & Marine, inventors of the multi application tank system CargoMaxx, as Manager Business Development, starting the 1st of January 2012. After serving the shipping and offshore industry for more than 20 years in senior sales, marketing
Germany: SAL’s MV Lone Becomes DP Class II Vessel
The MV “Lone” has completed her upgrade from DP class I to DP Class II. The Heavy Lift vessel, which is part of the SAL fleet, was upgraded during the month of December in the dry-dock of the German shipyard Norderwerft (Sietas Group) in Hamburg. With this configuration, her unrivalled service speed
The Netherlands: Cummins to Present New QSK95 Engine with 4000 HP
Cummins Inc., a leading manufacturer of diesel engines for the commercial marine industry, will introduce the new QSK95 engine with 4000 hp (2983 kW) output as the most powerful high-speed diesel configured for marine propulsion and auxiliary generator sets. The 95-liter, 16-cylinder engine, reveale
Germany: SAL Heavy Lift Vessel MV Lone Gets DP Class II Certification
The MV “Lone” has completed her upgrade from DP class I to DP Class II. The Heavy Lift vessel, which is part of the SAL fleet, was upgraded during the month of December in the dry-dock of the German shipyard Norderwerft (Sietas Group) in Hamburg. With this configuration, her unrivalled service speed
Greece: Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management Takes Delivery of Its New Bulk Carrier
Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management Ltd, a Marshall Islands Company, announced that it has take delivery of new addition in its fleet. The very first delivery for 2012 took place on January 5, 2012. 58,000 DWT Class Bulk Carrier M/V Desert Spring was christened day later during a special ceremony at H
UK: DNS’ Event Aims to Develop Standard for Decommissioning Projects
Decom North Sea (DNS), the offshore oil & gas decommissioning forum, is driving forward an initiative aimed at developing standard procedures for decommissioning projects. Chief Executive Brian Nixon said: “Many of the North Sea’s near future oil and gas decommissioning projects will be the first to
Germany: Demag Cranes’ Training Concept Wins IBJ Award
In mid-November 2011, Demag Cranes was presented with a coveted prize awarded annually by the internationally respected “International Bulk Journal” (IBJ) in the category entitled “The People Development Award (Cargo Handling)”. The IBJ Award was presented as a result of the intensive training conce
Pelamis Wave Power to Raise Funds for Innovative Work (UK)
Pelamis Wave Power is looking for a buyer to raise funds for its giant sea snake. Pelamis is pursuing efforts to acquire GBP 10 – 20 million for the development. Among potential buyers are BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Weir, Siemens, Caterpillar, ABB and Alstom, reports Scotsman. [mappress] Offshore WIN
Norway: Bergen Group BMV Wins ‘Polar Duchess’ Rebuilding Contract
Bergen Group BMV AS is awarded a contract for rebuilding work on the high- capacity seismic vessel Polar Duchess. The project generates immediate activity at the yard, and will be completed within en of 1st quarter 2012. The contract, which has a value of approximately NOK 17 million, comprises the
Norway: Bergen Group BMV Wins Contract for Rebuilding of MV Polar Duchess
Bergen Group BMV AS is awarded a contract for rebuilding work on the high- capacity seismic vessel Polar Duchess. The project generates immediate activity at the yard, and will be completed within en of 1st quarter 2012. The contract, which has a value of approximately NOK 17 million, comprises the
Norway: Bergen Group to Install New Seismic Equipment onboard Polar Duchess
Bergen Group BMV AS is awarded a contract for rebuilding work on the high-capacity seismic vessel Polar Duchess. The project generates immediate activity at the yard, and will be completed by the end of 1st quarter 2012. The contract, which has a value of approximately NOK 17 million, comprises the
UK: SMD Marks Significant Development in ROV Business
In August 2008 SMD delivered a Quasar vehicle to the Marine Institute. This vehicle (known as Holland 1) has recently been used in a scientific mission, which discovered a previously unknown ecosystem on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. Holland 1 was required to operate more than 3km below the surfa