Business & Finance
Kongsberg Maritime Opens New Office in Port of Piraeus, Greece
To better support the large Greek fleet, Kongsberg Maritime now has opened office in the port of Piraeus. World’s largest fleet With over 4.000 vessels, Greek ship owners control the world’s largest merchant fleet, involved internationally in the cargo and passenger trade. There are around 700 shipp
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
EconGas: Gate LNG Terminal Opens (The Netherlands)
Today’s inauguration of the Gate liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Rotterdam is a further milestone in moves to increase European gas supply security. Gate terminal is one of Europe’s largest LNG terminals, with an annual regasification capacity of 12 billion cubic metres – equal to around 180
UK: Two New Vessels to Join Sheringham Shoal Fleet
Two new vessels will join the growing fleet working on the site of the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm today as the installation and commissioning of the 88 turbines progresses. The 91m ‘SEA JACK ‘, a self-elevating platform vessel will combine forces with the already operational 76m ‘GMS Endeav
Lundin Completes Avaldsnes Sidetrack, Offshore Norway
Lundin Petroleum AB announced that the sidetrack (16/2-7A) of the second appraisal well, 16/2-7, has confirmed excellent quality oil bearing Upper Jurassic sandstone reservoir. The Avaldsnes field is located in license PL501 on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The sidetrack well (16/2-7A) encountere
BMT Nigel Gee Presents 44m VPLP Design Catamaran Hemisphere at Monaco Yacht Show
BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of the BMT Group, announces its association with Hemisphere, the 44m VPLP design catamaran recently launched from Pendennis Shipyard and making her world debut at 2011 current Monaco Yacht Show. BMT Nigel Gee was initially contracted to undertake full structural design an
France-based CMA CGM Group Receives ‘Company of the Year’ Award
CMA CGM Group announces that it has been recognised “Company of the Year” by Lloyd’s List during the ceremony held on 20 September in London. CMA CGM received the award based on its ability and willingness to innovate and adapt to the rapidly changing nature of the shipping markets over the past 12
Statoil Receives Consent to Use New Pipeline on Troll (Norway)
Statoil has received consent to use the gas pipeline, Troll P12 Pipeline. The Troll field is located about 63 kilometres west of Kollsnes, and consists of production licences 054 and 085. The P12 gas pipeline was installed in April 2011 by Solitaire, the world’s largest pipe-laying vessel. The pipel
Norway: Statoil Receives Consent to Use Troll Pipeline
Statoil has received consent to use the gas pipeline, Troll P12 Pipeline. The Troll field is located about 63 kilometres west of Kollsnes, and consists of production licences 054 and 085. The P12 gas pipeline was installed in April 2011 by Solitaire, the world’s largest pipe-laying vessel. The pipel
Dong Energy to Cash in More than USD 150 Million in Subsidies (UK)
ONE of the companies building a windfarm off the Furness coast is netting more cash from the government than any other in the UK. (nwemail) [mappress] Source: nwemail, September 22, 2011
Avanti Moves to New HQ, Opens New Training Facilities (Germany)
Avanti Wind Systems has gathered its activities in Germany in Elmshorn near Hamburg. Until now, Avanti Wind Systems Germany GmbH had its headquarters in Heide, Schleswig-Holstein, but it has now been moved to Elmshorn, where Avanti already has a factory. In connection with the factory and offices in
AP Moller-Maersk Signs Investment Pact with Indonesian Port Operator Pelindo II
AP Moller-Maersk Group and Indonesian port operator Pelindo II inked a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to commit… (Seatrade-Asia) [mappress] Source: Seatrade-Asia, September 22, 2011.
Greece: Diana Shipping Announces Time Charter Contracts for Two Newcastlemax Bulk Carriers
Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, today announced that it has entered into two time charter contracts with EDF Trading Limited, London, for its two Newcastlemax dry bulk carriers, the m/v Los Angeles and the m/v Philadelphia, which
Norway: Veidekke Takes Part in K-Lab Test Facility Project
Veidekke Entreprenør AS has entered into a contract with Statoil ASA in connection with the construction of a new test facility for a subsea compressor at K-lab on Kårstø. The total value of the contract is approx. NOK 115 million, excluding VAT. K-lab is Statoil’s specialised laboratories for larg