Business & Finance
Germany: Cruise Ship Minerva to Receive Extensive Facelift
The 12,499 GT MS “Minerva” arrived at the yard on December 7th for extensive conversion lasting 83 days. After 15 years in service, owners Arctica Adventure & Cruise Shipping Ltd are having the 135.10 m long cruise ship converted for challenging future operation in the still-booming cruise shipping
Norway: Ostensjo Extends Contract for IMR Vessel Edda Fauna
DeepOcean announces that it has received another year of contract extension (that means she is firm until 1.4.2014) for the Inspection Maintenance & Repair Vessel Edda Fauna. The vessel is specially designed for operation in northern waters and high focus on excellent manouverability and station kee
UK: European Marine Energy Centre Announces Collaboration with China’s Ocean University
Experts from Scotland’s world-leading wave and tidal testing hub the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) are to collaborate with their marine energy counterparts from the Ocean University of China (OUC) in Shandong Province under a new partnership announced by the First Minister Alex Salmond. The
Germany: MTU Engines Power New Pilot Cutters for Cuxhaven Piloting Association
Outstanding directional stability and a top speed of 30 knots – these are the most important features of the new pilot cutters operated by the Cuxhaven Piloting Association on assignments in the North Sea. The first vessel, the `Frya´, is currently undergoing trials and the second, the `Fresena´, wi
ABB Invests USD 400 Million to Expand Subsea Cable Production Capacity in Sweden
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, will invest over $ 400 million to double the capacity of its high-voltage cables manufacturing facility in Karlskrona, Sweden, to meet growing demand for subsea cables. The investment plan includes construction of new buildings and installation
Germany: HHLA, Demag Cranes AG Get HANSE GLOBE 2011 Sustainability Prize
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and Demag Cranes AG, represented by its subsidiary Gottwald Port Technology GmbH, have successfully concluded their Zero Emissions pilot project. The two companies have been testing a pair of battery operated automated guided container transport vehicles (Batte
Norway: Ostensjo Announces Contract Extension for Edda Fauna
DeepOcean has awarded Edda Fauna another year of extension – that means she is firm until 1.4.2014. The vessel is designed as a Inspection Maintenance & Repair Vessel. It is specially designed for operation in northern waters and high focus on excellent manouverability and station keeping capabiliti
Italy: Green Yachts Presents New Zero 80 Boat Design
Green Yachts, an Italian design studio, presents a 24 metre concept that interprets the classic Riviera yacht for modern environmental sensibilities. The project Greenyachts Zero 80 was born from the pencil of Italian architects to cover the range of displacement boats market within 24 meters length
Norway: Aker Solutions Maintains Revenue Growth Ambition
Aker Solutions will announce at the company’s capital markets day that it is maintaining its ambition of 9-15 percent annual revenue growth for the period 2011-15 due to a favourable market outlook for the oil services industry. The company also maintains its ambitions of 3-4 percentage points EBITD
UK: Offshore Wind Propels Tidal Transit into Norfolk’s Future 50
Renewable energy is one of Norfolk’s most rapidly expanding industry sectors, and the construction and maintenance of offshore wind farms along its coastline is offering exciting business opportunities for services providers which are willing to respond to its many challenges. Tidal Transit is one s
The Netherlands: Deltamarin Praises Dockwise
Dockwise has won The Royal Association of Dutch Shipowners’ KVNR Shipping Award for its bowless heavy-cargo ship Dockwise Vanguard. Heavy transport expert Dockwise in cooperation with consulting and engineering company Deltamarin have designed a unique semi-submersible vessel without conventional bo
UK: Offshore Industry Employers Relieved with Supreme Court Ruling over WTR Case
Paull & Williamsons announced that the long awaited outcome for the offshore industry regarding the Working Time Regulations (WTR) case has come to a conclusion yesterday, December 7. The decision was issued at 9.45am yesterday morning with the leading judgement being given by Lord Hope. The release
Norway: NPD Puts Seismic Data up for Sale
During the period 2007 to 2009, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) acquired 2D and 3D seismic data off Lofoten, Vesterålen and Senja (Nordland VII and Troms II). Some lines also extend into Nordland VI. The seismic data is being sold as one data package. The package consists of data from five
Det Norske Gets Green Light to Drill Wildcat in PL 414, Offshore Norway
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for well 25/6-4 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations. Well 25/6-4 S will be drilled from the Songa Delta drilling rig at position 59°41’10.27’’N 02°53’01.23’’E after the facility has