Business & Finance
Switzerland: ABB Announces Azipod Hydrodynamic Efficiency Improvement
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has announced that recent modifications to its Azipod propulsion unit frame design have seen hydrodynamic efficiency improved by more than two per cent. The modifications include a newly optimized Azipod fin shape and a new pod cap structure, c
Denmark: BIMCO Creates Contract for Private Maritime Security
BIMCO has created a standard contract for the private maritime security industry and the first draft should be confirmed for early 2012, providing the industry with a much-needed benchmark on which to judge PMSCs. Chief maritime security officer at the shipowner trade association Giles Noakes said t
Switzerland: ABB Announces Azipod Hydrodynamic Efficiency Improvement
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has announced that recent modifications to its Azipod propulsion unit frame design have seen hydrodynamic efficiency improved by more than two per cent. The modifications include a newly optimized Azipod fin shape and a new pod cap structure, c
China-based BGP Equips its Seismic Vessels with Marilink VSAT Technology
Chinese National Petroleum Cooperation (CNPC) subsidiary, BGP, has chosen Marlink as its provider of VSAT satellite communications for its fleet of state-of-the-art seismic vessels. BGP Prospector, the most recent vessel to join the fleet is equipped with Marlink’s Sealink™ C-Band, SCPC VSAT. The BG
Norway: Kleven Maritime Signs New PSV Deal
Kleven Maritime has signed a contract with Myklebusthaug Offshore, Norway, on the building of a new multipurpose offshore service vessel. The vessel is to be built at Kleven Yard in Ulsteinvik, Norway, and will be the first vessel to incorporate new, advanced technology leading to significantly redu
Norway: Kleven to Build Offshore Service Vessel for Myklebusthaug Offshore
Kleven Maritime has signed a contract with Myklebusthaug Offshore, Norway, on the building of a new multipurpose offshore service vessel. The vessel is to be built at Kleven Yard in Ulsteinvik, Norway. This will be the first vessel to include ABB’s Onboard DC Grid system which leads to significantly
TenneT Faces Cash Shortage (Germany)
German based electricity grid operator Tennet warns government that they can’t keep up with the pace of offshore wind grid development. They said that construction of further cables at this rate is not doable due to lack of cash and skilled staff at Tennet and at their suppliers Tennet has nine grid
UK: EI Publishes Guidelines for Improving Reliability and Obsolescence in Subsea Systems
The Energy Institute (EI) has published new guidelines for improving reliability and obsolescence in subsea systems with the support of Subsea UK. These guidelines provide a framework for reliability assessment and use of field data as well as the management of obsolescence to help support continued
The Netherlands: Mercon to Launch New Product during EWEA Offshore 2011
Mercon launches a new product during the EWEA Offshore Wind in Amsterdam on 29/30 November and 1 December, together with partner ALE. Visit their stand and learn all about their new innovation EMI – for Eco Metmast Installation. EMI is an eco-friendly and economical way to install metmasts offshore.
Greece: TOP Ships Sells Tanker Vessel IOANNIS P
TOP Ships Inc. , an international maritime shipping company that provides transportation services for crude oil, petroleum products, and dry bulk commodities, announced today that it has sold the M/T IOANNIS P, a 46,346 dwt tanker vessel built in 2003. The sale of the M/T IOANNIS P will result in a
MT Højgaard and Seatower Team Up (Denmark)
MT Højgaard, the company who have deployed most offshore wind foundations globally, have teamed up with foundation specialists Seatower to offer “cranefree” gravity foundations. The new foundations have been developed specifically for the deeper waters and bigger turbines that will soon become preva
Denmark: MT Hojgaard Teams Up with Seatower to Offer ‘Cranefree’ Gravity Foundations
MT Højgaard, the company who have deployed most offshore wind foundations globally, have teamed up with foundation specialists Seatower to offer “cranefree” gravity foundations. The new foundations have been developed specifically for the deeper waters and bigger turbines that will soon become preva
Gamesa to Make Decision on Multi-million Pound Factory (UK)
BOSSES at a Spanish offshore firm are poised to make an announcement over a multi-million pound factory which could bring 1,000 jobs to Hartlepool. Madrid-based Gamesa will choose either Hartlepool or Dundee to build a UK base to construct wind turbines, and with all other contenders ruled out it is
Havyard Signs Contract for Delivery of Another PSV for Faroe Islands
The Herøy-based company has signed a contract with Supply Service for delivery of a vessel of Havyard 832 L design to the Faroe Islands and shipowner Tummas Justinussen. This will be the fourth ship of a Havyard design heading to the Faroe Islands and it is the third Supply Service vessel being buil