Business & Finance
Spain: EIB Approves Loan for New Container Terminal at Port of Cadiz
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a EUR 60 million loan to finance the construction of a new container terminal at the port of Cadiz. EIB Vice-President Magdalena Álvarez Arza and the Chairman of the Cadiz Bay Port Authority (APBC), Rafael Barra, signed the finance contract in Cadiz ye
Pommec Orders Saab Seaeye Cougar XT ROV (The Netherlands)
Seen as ideal for shallow water wind turbine construction work, four specially designed leaner versions of the Saab Seaeye Cougar XT ROV … SubseaUK [mappress] Source: SubseaUK, September 23, 2011;
Mindef Invites Tender for Supply of Underwater Acoustic Positioning Systems (France)
Mindef invites tender for supply and maintenance of underwater acoustic positioning systems for Toulon area in France. Value of tender is between 200,000 and 2,000,000 EUR, and project period is 48 months from date of contract award. Tender deadline is 3.11.2011. Underwater Acoustic Positioning Syst
Five Oceans Services Announces Change of Name to Siem Offshore Contractors (Germany)
Five Oceans Services GmbH announced that the Company’s shareholder and board of directors approved a name change to Siem Offshore Contractors GmbH. Siem Offshore Contractors (SOC), formerly Five Oceans Services, is an experienced submarine cable and subsea umbilical installation, repair and maintena
UK: BMT Nigel Gee to Deliver Naval and Engineering Expertise to Oceanco
BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of BMT Group, has announced its latest collaboration to deliver naval architecture and engineering expertise to premier Dutch custom yacht builder, Oceanco following completion of the 110m PA107 design. The 110m DP001 project which has been the main focus of work in 2011
Houlder Announces New Appointments to its Oil and Gas Team (UK)
Houlder has announced senior appointments within its Oil and Gas team. Garry Kennie has been appointed as Project Director, Subsea and Drilling whilst Kinsley Weatherhead has been appointed Project Director, Marine. Both Garry and Kinsley are based in the Houlder office in Aberdeen. Garry, who has w
Wind Farm Developer Becomes Latest Member of Renewables Network (UK)
AN ENERGY company developing a North Sea wind farm has signalled its commitment to local contractors by becoming the latest member of a networking organisation. RWE npower renewables, which is responsible for the Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm project, has demonstrated a wish to meet suppliers acro
Maritime by Holland Pavilion Debuts at Offshore Energy 2011
The first – ever Maritime by Holland Pavilion is making its debut at the trade show Offshore Energy which is being held October 11 and 12. Offshore is seen as major growth market for the Dutch Maritime Industry. This conclusion was made after a thorough export research done by the branch association
Russia: Saipem, OCK Ink Cooperation Agreement
Saipem and the Russian company, United Shipbuilding Corporation (OCK), have signed an exclusive cooperation agreement for the development of oil & gas projects in the Russian Federation and in other countries. The cooperation agreement outlines objectives, criteria and timing to establish a fifty-fi
Italy: Wartsila Tests New Gas Engine Technology to Comply with IMO Tier III Emission Limits
Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions provider, has successfully tested its new low-speed gas engine technology in trials conducted at the company’s facilities in Trieste, Italy. The tests were carried out on September 19 in conjunction with Wärtsilä’s Licensees Conference in Trieste. Wä
Chevalier Floatels’ Offshore Windpark Accommodation Vessels Arrive at Holland Shipyards
This monday Holland Shipyards saw the arrival of the to be windpark accommodation vessels Siluna and Simara, recently acquired by Chevalier Floatels. These vessels, still ferries now, will be completely modified to serve as an accommodation base in offshore windparks. With on board facilities such a
Faroe Islands: Naming Ceremony of Saeborg PSV
Tummas Justinussen from the Faroe Islands is willing to compete with Norwegian shipowners and focuses on advanced supply vessels from the Herøy-based company Havyard Group. This Saturday the Faroese character invites 50 people from Sunnmøre and Sogn in western Norway across to the naming ceremony of
Norway: Yard Stay for Prosafe’s Accommodation Rig
Bergen Group Hanøytangen is awarded contract for a yard stay for the accommodation rig Safe Scandinavia in October this year. The length of the dock stay is one about one week, and the contract value for Bergen Group Hanøytangen is estimated to NOK 8-10 million. Safe Scandinavia, which is operated b
The Netherlands: Dredge & Marine Company Representing American Dredge Builders at Europort
Dredging Industry Veteran Don King and Dredge & Marine Company, LLC have announced their exhibition at this year’s Europort maritime trade show in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. As the only American dredge builder exhibiting this year, DMC hopes to bring their efficient and unique dredge manufacturing