Business & Finance
The Netherlands: Botlek Tank Terminal Soon Capable of Receiving Vessels Up to 115.000 DWT
Maritime contractor Hakkers of Werkendam started driving new mooring piles at the jetty of Botlek Tank Terminal (HES Beheer interest 50%) on the 3rd of October. The waterdepth at BTT’s jetty is currently being increased from 13.65 to 15 metres, so that BTT will be capable of receiving vessels with a
UK: Innovative Design for Robotic Fish Could Help Underwater Exploration
A PhD student’s innovative design for a robotic fish that could aid underwater exploration has earned him the chance to showcase his idea to industry experts around the world. Plymouth University Marine and Engineering researcher, Daniel Roper, has devised a new method to make robotic fish more effi
Greece: Diana Shipping Enters into Time Charter Contract for MV Calipso
Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, today announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with Louis Dreyfus Commodities S.A., Geneva, for one of its Panamax dry bulk carriers, the m/v Calipso, at a gross rate of US$12,250
Norway: Skipsteknisk to Design New PSV for Gulf Offshore
Gulf Offshore Norge, a subsidiary of Gulfmark Offshore, Inc. has ordered a new PSV of Skipsteknisk design, from SIMEK in Flekkefjord Norway. The vessel designated ST-216 Arctic, is based on the very successful ST-216L CD design, and will have new modified bow shape and a new improved tank configurat
Newly Acquired SOSH to Assist Heritage with Offshore Malta Ops
Heritage Oil Plc , an independent upstream exploration and production company announces that a wholly owned subsidiary has acquired a controlling 51% interest in Sahara Oil Services Holdings Limited (“SOSH”) which holds the necessary long term permits and licences to provide oil field services in Li
The Netherlands: Port of Rotterdam Authority Inks Declaration of Intent with Vinalines
Recently, the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a declaration of intent with Vinalines, Vietnam’s largest state-run enterprise in the maritime sector. The ultimate aim is joint investigation of the feasibility of further cooperation between the parties for the development and exploitation of ports.
UK: Port of Liverpool to Get DBIS Major Upgrade of Agri-Bulk Management Systems
Peel Ports have selected DBIS to deliver a major upgrade of the automation and management systems at their Agri-Bulk terminals at The Port of Liverpool. The Grain Terminal and Animal Feed/Biomass store is Britain’s largest import facility, having a Siwertell continuous un-loader capable of dischargi
Cyprus: Ocean Rig Takes Delivery of Its Fourth Drillship
On September 29th Ocean Rig took delivery of its fourth drill ship, Ocean Rig Mykonos. The drill ship is currently mobilizing for operations in Brazil for Petrobras. The naming ceremony of Ocean Rig Mykonos took place at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in Korea on July 8th. Ocean Rig owns and
Belgian Company Safmarine Announces Corporate Functions Integration into Maersk Line
Safmarine, on 3rd October 2011, announces the intention to integrate its internal support and management functions into those of its sister company Maersk Line. Merging such internal support functions and central management involves the closure of Safmarine’s Antwerp head office and regional offices
Offshore Wind Helps APEM Achieve Rapid Growth (UK)
The growth in off-shore wind farms has helped environmental consultancy APEM achieve rapid growth in the last year. The Stockport-based company’s turnover jumped 48 per cent to £4.3m last year and it is set to repeat the feat with revenues of £6.1m this year. The success has seen the company open tw
Offshore Wind Helps APEM Achieve Rapid Growth (UK)
The growth in off-shore wind farms has helped environmental consultancy APEM achieve rapid growth in the last year. The Stockport-based company’s turnover jumped 48 per cent to £4.3m last year and it is set to repeat the feat with revenues of £6.1m this year. The success has seen the company open tw
Cyprus: Ocean Rig Takes Delivery of its 4th Drillship
On September 29th Ocean Rig took delivery of its fourth drill ship, Ocean Rig Mykonos. The drill ship is currently mobilizing for operations in Brazil for Petrobras. The naming ceremony of Ocean Rig Mykonos took place at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in Korea on July 8th. Ocean Rig owns and
Turkey’s Seismic Vessel Continues with Cyprus Explorations
Turkey’s exploration vessel, the Piri Reis, will continue its seismic research efforts off southern Cyprus, a Turkish official said Monday, … (Hurriyet Daily News) [mappress] Source: Hurriyet Daily News, October 04 , 2011;
UK: Gael Force Wins Award for SeaLimpet Mooring Device
Specialist in marine engineering, equipment and aquaculture, Gael Force Group, is celebrating after winning the best subsea industry service supply title at the Energy North awards in Inverness. The company won the award for the development of its innovative SeaLimpet floating gravity-based mooring