Business & Finance
Norway: Aker Solutions to Supply Pusnes Offshore Loading Systems for 10 Shuttle Tankers
Aker Solutions has been awarded contracts for the supply of Pusnes offshore loading systems for ten shuttle tankers that will operate in Brazil and Norway. The total contract value for Aker Solutions is approximately NOK 150 million. Several major South Korean shipyards have awarded Aker Solutions
The Netherlands: First Container Service at Cobelfret Terminal
Cobelfret is expanding the schedule of its Radicatel (Rouen)-Dublin container service with calls at the port of Rotterdam, Zeebrugge and Cork. It is the first pure container service to call at Cobelfret’s own terminal in the port of Rotterdam. A few weeks ago a mobile crane was installed there for t
Eni Restarts Subsea Gas Export Pipeline Between Italy and Libya
NOC (National Oil Corporation) Libya and Eni through Greenstream BV Libyan Branch, the gas transportation Joint Venture Company (NOC 50%, Eni 50%), have initiated today testing activities for the release of natural gas into the Greenstream pipeline, which connects the treatment plant of Mellitah on
UK: Hjaltland Takes Delivery of Two New Purpose-built Workboats
Key Shetland operation Hjaltland Seafarms have taken delivery of two new purpose-built workboats, the Crusader and Curlen. The workboats, … (FishNewsEU) [mappress] Source: FishNewsEU, October 13, 2011;
The Netherlands: Six Free Accessible Advanced Technology Conferences at Europort 2011
The Netherlands is known worldwide for its maritime expertise, advanced technology and innovative shipyards. Europort 2011 (8 till 11 November) is the place where this expertise, technology and innovation comes together. Innovative developments in ‘Advanced Technology’ in the various Dutch maritime
The Netherlands: Six Free Accessible Advanced Technology Conferences at Europort 2011
The Netherlands is known worldwide for its maritime expertise, advanced technology and innovative shipyards. Europort 2011 (8 till 11 November) is the place where this expertise, technology and innovation comes together. Innovative developments in ‘Advanced Technology’ in the various Dutch maritime
The Netherlands: Six Free Accessible Advanced Technology Conferences at Europort 2011
The Netherlands is known worldwide for its maritime expertise, advanced technology and innovative shipyards. Europort 2011 (8 till 11 November) is the place where this expertise, technology and innovation comes together. Innovative developments in ‘Advanced Technology’ in the various Dutch maritime
Spain: Con-Ro Vessel ‘Volcan de Teneguía’ Joins OPDR Canarias SA Fleet
Formerly known as the “Clara del Mar”, the Con/Ro vessel “Volcan de Teneguía” has joined the fleet of OPDR Canarias S. A. Designed by OPDR and built in 2007 under OPDR supervision, the “Clara del Mar”, now known as the “Volcan de Teneguía” was the third in a series of vessels. Her sister vessels [&h
STX Finland to Construct Two Large Offshore Modules for North Sea
STX Finland Oy has signed a contract for the construction of two large offshore modules for the North Sea. The modules will be delivered from STX Finland´s Turku Shipyard at the end of year 2012. The project will bring some 250 man-years of labour to Turku Shipyard. The construction of these two lar
STX Finland to Construct Two Large Offshore Modules for North Sea
STX Finland Oy has signed a contract for the construction of two large offshore modules for the North Sea. The modules will be delivered from STX Finland´s Turku Shipyard at the end of year 2012. The project will bring some 250 man-years of labour to Turku Shipyard. The construction of these two lar
OMS Successfully Completes Pipe Measurement Surveys for Technip (UK)
Oil and gas pipe measurement specialist Optical Metrology Services (OMS) Ltd has successfully completed a series of pipe measurement surveys… SubseaUK [mappress] Source: SubseaUK, October 13 , 2011;
UK: HRH Prince Philip Visit to London Gateway Marks Milestone Week for DP World Team
His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has made a historic visit to DP World London Gateway during a momentous week for the new port, following the official announcement that the new deep sea container terminal will open in the fourth quarter of 2013. The Duke was welcomed by Sir John
Russia: Baltic Shipyard Secures Two PSV Orders from Gazprom
JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) has placed an order for two platform supply vessels at St. Petersburg-based Baltic Shipyard. The… (PortNews) [mappress] Source: PortNews, October 13, 2011;
BP and Partners to Invest USD 15.6 Billion in UK Oil and Gas Development
BP and its partners are developing four new oil and gas projects that together will involve a total investment of almost £10 billion in the UK’s oil industry over the next five years and help to maintain BP’s production from the North Sea for decades to come. The UK Government today granted BP and [