Business & Finance
Norway: Wilhelmsen Ships Service’s Liferaft Exchange Concept Continues to Expand Globally
Wilhelmsen Ships Service’s (WSS) market-leading global Liferaft Exchange Programme (LRE) is set to hit 15,000 exchanges since its launch just over two years ago and continues to expand, according to Dave Evans, WSS product marketing manager for liferafts. The LRE concept, which exchanges service-due
Spain: RV Ramon Margalef Conducts Research of Underwater Volcano near El Hierro
The new multi-purpose research vessel R/V Ramon Margalef, which belongs to the Spanish Oceanographic Institute (IEO), was undergoing sea trials when the Science Ministry decided to move it to the Canary Islands to follow up on the activity of the volcano on El Hierro Island. The vessel was only deli
UK: Nexen to Use Ensco 120 Jack-Up Rig for Golden Eagle Development
Ensco plc announced that it has secured a drilling contract for ENSCO 120, an ultra-premium harsh environment jackup rig. The initial contract is with Nexen Petroleum for their Golden Eagle Development in the Central North Sea for 10 wells with an estimated initial contract value of approximately $1
Spain: R/V Ramon Margalef Conducts Research of Underwater Volcano near El Hierro
The new multi-purpose research vessel R/V Ramon Margalef, which belongs to the Spanish Oceanographic Institute (IEO), was undergoing sea trials when the Science Ministry decided to move it to the Canary Islands to follow up on the activity of the volcano on El Hierro Island. The vessel was only deli
Study Shows Significant Eeductions in CO2 Emissions from Ships from IMO Measures
An IMO-commissioned study into the impact of mandatory energy efficiency measures for international shipping shows that implementation of the measures will lead to significant reductions of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships, specifically reductions of carbon dioxide (CO2), resulting from enh
Nordex Expects Profitable Growth in 2012 (Germany)
The Nordex Group achieved an increase of roughly 9 percent in sales to EUR 668.2 million in the first nine months of 2011 (previous year: EUR 614.2 million). At EUR 264.9 million, sales in the third quarter were on a par with the previous year. Growth in the first nine months was driven by the [&hel
Ukraine: Shipyard Zaliv Starts Construction of Ulstein’s Latest Order
Zaliv commenced construction of the next order of Ulstein (Norway): in the graving dock of shipyard the laying up of the hull of Inspection Maintenance and repair offshore vessel took place. On November 7 the second block was installed in the dock thus making the total weight of installed structures
Ukraine: Zaliv Commences Construction of New IMR Offshore Vessel for Ulstein
Zaliv commenced construction of the next order of Ulstein (Norway): in the graving dock of shipyard the laying up of the hull of Inspection Maintenance and repair offshore vessel took place. On November 7 the second block was installed in the dock thus making the total weight of installed structures
CaytransBBC Launches Regular Service to Venezuela and Trinidad
CaytransBBC, a service managed by Dan-Gulf shipping, introduces regular sailings of its break bulk vessels from the US Gulf to Venezuela and Trinidad & Tobago twice a month. The service will load out of Care Terminals in Houston and Alabama State Docks in Mobile and discharge in Guanta and Maracaibo
Work Begins on Latest Ulstein Order in Zaliv Shipyard, Ukraine
Zaliv commenced construction of the next order of Ulstein (Norway): in the graving dock of shipyard the laying up of the hull of Inspection Maintenance and repair offshore vessel took place. On November 7 the second block was installed in the dock thus making the total weight of installed structures
Swedish Minister Shows Interest in Maritime Innovation Project EfficienSea
On 9 November 2011, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs Birgitta Ohlsson visited the international project EfficienSea, which is lead by the Danish Maritime Authority. The project has a total of 16 partners, among these four Swedish partners. The international project EfficienSea attracts political atte
Gulfstream Receives Prestigious Accreditation for its UK & US Operations
Gulfstream Services Inc, provider of cutting edge equipment to the international oil and gas industry, has been awarded a certification of ISO 9001:2008 for both its UK & US operations. This prestigious accreditation is recognised worldwide and was awarded to both Gulfstream Services Inc covering it
Gulfstream Services Wins ISO 9001:2008 Certification for its UK & US Operations
Gulfstream Services Inc, provider of cutting edge equipment to the international oil and gas industry, has been awarded a certification of ISO 9001:2008 for both its UK & US operations. This prestigious accreditation is recognised worldwide and was awarded to both Gulfstream Services Inc covering it
UK: Macduff to Provide Tug Design for Torgem Shipbuilding
In November 2011, Torgem Shipbuilding Ind & Trade AS, Tuzla, Istanbul, Turkey placed an order with Macduff for the design of a 23m tug. Based on the 3 vessels on order in China for Poet of Singapore this new order will also be equipped with the Mampaey DOT system. With a bollard pull of 30 […