Business & Finance
Poland: DCT Gdansk Tests Its New Post-Panamax STS Cranes
DCT Gdansk, the Baltic’s most modern container terminal, is now capable of operating more efficiently than ever. New post-Panamax STS cranes from Liebherr delivered to DCT on 8th of August 2011 and assembled on site were deployed in mid November, more than 2 weeks ahead of schedule. DCT tested 5 cra
The Netherlands: Van Oord Takes Delivery of Damen Multi Cat 3213 Oceanus
On 30 November 2011, Van Oord performed the naming ceremony for its new Damen Multi Cat 3213 ‘Oceanus’. The Oceanus is the biggest Multi Cat ever built by Damen Shipyards and the first of its type. A sister vessel ‘Cronus’ is to be delivered April 2012, one month before the contractual delivery date
USA: Global Industries’ Shareholders Approve Technip Merger
Global Industries, Ltd. announced today that, at a special meeting held today in Houston, Texas, its shareholders voted to approve the proposed merger of an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Technip S.A. with and into Global Industries, as well as other proposals related to the merger. Global Ind
SCF Group Participates 5th Annual Exhibition ‘Transport of Russia’
The most important forum for companies working in the transport industry of Russia finished its work in “Sokolniki” exhibition center of Moscow. The event was sponsored by the SCF group of companies. The exhibition was attended by over 3,000 representatives of government and businesses, who discusse
Germany: Fassmer Hands Over New Buoy-Laying Vessel to Water and Maritime Authority
Recently Fassmer handed over “AMRUMBANK”, a new 44.5-metre buoy-laying vessel, to the Water and Maritime Authority Tönning in Wittdün on the German North Sea island of Amrum. The ship is the first of three new buoy-layers with a length of about 44 metres. Fassmer was commissioned to design and build
MMT Carries Out Marine Survey Between Italy and Malta
MMT has been contracted by Nexans Norway AS to carry out a pre-engineering marine survey of an 80 m wide corridor between Qalet Marku in Malta and Marina di Ragusa in Sicily. The survey operation will be conducted by MMT survey vessel Franklin, (length 56 meters). M/V Franklin is fully equipped to p
Russia: Gazprom, RWE Discuss Forming Joint Venture in Energy Sector
A working meeting was held yesterday in the Gazprom headquarters between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee and Jurgen Grossmann, Chief Executive Officer of RWE. The parties discussed potential establishment of a joint venture in the energy sector. RWE is a leading German
Norway: Statnett Launches Transmission Grid Development Plan
The Statnett Grid Development Plan 2011 launched Wednesday upholds Statnett ambitions and specifies the investments to be implemented by 2021. The aim is to ensure supply of energy to Norwegian consumers, facilitate Norwegian climate policy and economic growth. The planned investments amount to betw
Antrim Discovers Oil at Erne Well, Offshore UK
Antrim Energy Inc, Antrim, an international oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Calgary, Canada, today announced preliminary results of drilling operations on the Antrim-operated Erne exploration well 21/29d-11 in the UK Central North Sea (Antrim working interest 50%). Th
AXYS Partners with IN VIVO for French Market
AXYS Technologies Inc. (AXYS) announced that they will be partnering with IN VIVO for WindSentinel™ sales and support in France. “We are pleased to work with IN VIVO because of their extensive experience in the field of environmental monitoring combined with their background in marine engineering an
The Netherlands: Dockwise to Manage COOEC’s New Heavy Lift Vessel
Dockwise Ltd today announces it has reached agreement with Offshore Oil Engineering Co. Ltd. (COOEC) to act as manager of COOEC’s new build type 1 marine transportation vessel for all third party projects. The new vessel, a semi-submersible, currently under construction at China Merchants Yard in Sh
Aker Solutions Plans to Strengthen its Footprint in Northern Norway
As the chase for oil and gas moves further north, the oil services industry follows. Today Aker Solutions, a Norwegian multinational provider of services related to engineering, construction, maintenance, modification and operation announces plans to establish a large engineering office in Tromsø as
Aker Solutions Plans to Establish Office in Tromso (Norway)
As the chase for oil and gas moves further north, the oil services industry follows. Today Aker Solutions announces plans to establish a large engineering office in Tromsø as part of the company’s northern Norway strategy. The new office will gather knowledge and expertise related to the northern re
COPL: Esperanza Testing Confirms Potential (UK)
Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited, an oil and gas exploration company focused in the UK North Sea, and the offshore Liberian continental margin, announces that drill-stem testing has successfully completed in the Esperanza discovery in Block 22/15 of the UK North Sea. The 22/15-4 well, operated by