Business & Finance
The Netherlands: Conbit Engineering to Exhibit at Offshore Energy 2011
Following the successful On- & Offshore Exhibition in Gorinchem earlier this year, Conbit Engineering, a company that has established an excellent name when it comes to structural engineering, will also be exhibiting at the Offshore Energy Exhibition 2011, which will take place in the Amsterdam RAI
Hamburg Sud Christens Container Ship ‘Santa Catarina’ in Itapoa, Brazil
On Friday, 16 September 2011, Hamburg Süd christened the container ship “Santa Catarina” in Itapoá (Brazil) as part of a customer event. Sponsor of the “Santa Catarina” was Elisabeth Meves, wife of the former Chairman of the Executive Board of Hamburg Süd, Dr Klaus Meves. The “Santa Catarina” takes
New Zealand: Greenpeace, Maori Team Up Against Offshore Exploration
An eastern Bay of Plenty iwi has teamed up with Greenpeace to take legal action over the Government’s granting of an oil exploration permit… Source: Radio New Zealand [mappress] Source:Radio New Zealand ,September 19, 2011;
Denmark: Maersk Line Tests New Exhaust Gas Cleaning System
As part of its drive to cut sulphur emissions from its fleet towards zero, Maersk Line will test a new exhaust gas cleaning system. “Sulphur is a major problem for our industry. We are concerned with the impact on public health, in particular for people living close to busy ports,” says Jacob Sterli
Cargotec Confirms EUR 20 Million MacGregor Cranes Order from South Korea
In August Cargotec confirmed a contract worth over EUR 20 million to deliver totally 80 cranes for 20 open hatch bulk carriers (OHBC) from STX Marine Service Co., Ltd in Busan. Ten vessels will be built at STX Dalian shipyard in China, and the other ten vessels at STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd
Chinese Eye to Invest into London Gateway Port (UK)
CHINESE businessmen could be set to invest heavily in the superport being built in south Essex. (echo-news) [mappress] Source: echo-news, September 19, 2011
Chinese Eye to Invest into London Gateway Port (UK)
CHINESE businessmen could be set to invest heavily in the superport being built in south Essex. (echo-news) [mappress] Source: echo-news, September 19, 2011
The Netherlands: Alewijnse Finishes Installation on Cargo Vessel MV Delamar
Alewijnse has supplied the complete navigation, communications and electrical systems for the multi-purpose general cargo vessel M/V Delamar for Bodewes Shipyards B.V. Built and delivered by Marine Projects Ltd Shipyard in Poland in cooperation with the operator Briese Schiffahrt GmbH & Co KG, the v
Greens Attack Offshore Wind Turbine Opponent (UK)
OPPOSITION parties delivered a hands-off message to Donald Trump over his “not in my backyard” attacks on an offshore wind farm. By Robbie Dinwoodie (heraldscotland) [mappress] Source: heraldscotland, September 19, 2011
Greens Attack Offshore Wind Turbine Opponent (UK)
OPPOSITION parties delivered a hands-off message to Donald Trump over his “not in my backyard” attacks on an offshore wind farm. By Robbie Dinwoodie (heraldscotland) [mappress] Source: heraldscotland, September 19, 2011
CGGVeritas Announces Listing in DJSI (Switzerland)
CGGVeritas announced that it has been selected for listing in the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index (DJSI) based on its strong sustainable development performance and long-term strategic commitment to corporate social responsibility. CGGVeritas joins 172 companies selected, among 600 assessed, f
Russia: Vladimir Putin Officially Names Seismic Vessel ‘Vyacheslav Tikhonov’
Polarcus Limited announced that the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, has assumed the role of Guardian to the seismic vessel Vyacheslav Tikhonov, formerly POLARCUS SELMA, during a naming ceremony held last week in the Russian Black Sea city of Sochi. The ultra-modern seismic
Dakar Rally Cars to Help Deliver USD 4.7bln to UK’s Offshore Wind Industry
A boat with suspension, a giant robotic arm and a vessel resembling a seahorse are just three of the innovative concepts shortlisted by the Carbon Trust as part of a competition to solve the problem of transferring engineers and equipment safely on to wind turbines as far as 300km offshore in wave h
Russian Prime Minister Officially Names Seismic Vessel ‘Polarcus Selma’
Polarcus Limited announces that the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, has assumed the role of Guardian to the seismic vessel Vyacheslav Tikhonov, formerly POLARCUS SELMA, during a naming ceremony held in the Russian Black Sea city of Sochi. The ultra-modern seismic vessel Vya