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Amels Presents Two Limited Edition Yachts at Monaco Yacht Show
Amels will present two very interesting LIMITED EDITIONS yachts, the 54.3 metre ARIELA and 65.5 metre IMAGINE. Both delivered in spring, this is the first time these two yachts will go on display. ARIELA’s interior is designed by Laura Sessa and IMAGINE her interior by Andrew Winch Designs. Both LIM
UK: IMO Approves Further Interim Guidance on Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel
Further interim guidance on the use of privately contracted armed security personnel (PCASP) on board ships to counter Somali-based piracy has been approved by an IMO intersessional working group. The Intersessional Maritime Security and Piracy Working Group of the Maritime Safety Committee, which m
Croatia: ‘Niccolo Machiavelli’ Delivered – Fourth Dredger Built in Uljanik
On the 14th of September 2011 Uljanik Shipyard delivered the fourth Self-Propelled Cutter Suction Dredger, named “Niccolò Machiavelli”, to the Luxembourg company Jan De Nul S.A. Capellen G. D. Luxembourg that forms part of the Jan De Nul Group. As a reminder,the first dredger “Ibn Battuta” was deliv
Norway: Havyard Launches Navigation and Communications Packages for Vessels
Havyard Group has now developed its own concept of navigation and communications packages for vessels. Saeborg B102, which is close to completion, is the first vessel with such an equipment package from Havyard. The Fosnavåg-based company is currently completing the supply vessel Saeborg B102 at Hav
Croatia: “Niccolo Machiavelli” Delivered – Fourth Dredger Built in Uljanik
On the 14th of September 2011 Uljanik Shipyard delivered the fourth Self-Propelled Cutter Suction Dredger, named “Niccolò Machiavelli”, to the Luxembourg company Jan De Nul S.A. Capellen G. D. Luxembourg that forms part of the Jan De Nul Group. As a reminder,the first dredger “Ibn Battuta” was deliv
Russia: Wintershall and EDF Enter South Stream Project
Alexey Miller, Gazprom Chairman, Harald Schwage, Member of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE, Henri Proglio, Chairman and CEO of EDF, and Eni CEO, Paolo Scaroni, today signed an agreement in Sochi, in the presence of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, establishing the entry of Wintersh
UK: InterManager Calls for Free Choice in Deploying Armed Guards Onboard Ships
InterManager members have called for more proactive methods to be developed in the protection of ships transiting pirate-infested trade… (Exim) [mappress] Source: Exim, September 16, 2011; Image: Napro
Norway: I.M. Skaugen Group Takes Deliverey of Wintergas Series Vessel Norgas Camilla
The I.M. Skaugen Group (IMS) announced that the last of the three vessels in the Wintergas series has been successfully delivered. The vessel will complete its gas trial and enter the Norgas fleet as a combination of gas and chemical vessel. The delivery has increased the Group’s liquidity with USD3
Statoil Receives Drilling Permit for Well 16/2-10 S in Norwegian North Sea
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-10 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations. Well 16/2-10 S will be drilled from the Transocean Leader drilling facility at position 58°51’16.10’’N 2°32’37.45’’E following completion o
COSCO Guangdong Shipyard Launches Bulk Carrier for Greek Owner
On August 7, the launch of the 57,000DWT Bulk Carrier (N184), being built for the Greek owner GOLDEN UNION, was smoothly completed after being towed and moved to the floating dock “Cuihuashan” in COSCO Guangdong Shipyard. The yard had organized various departments to attend special meetings to prepa
Germany: RWE Innogy Names Offshore Installation Vessel ‘Friedrich Ernestine’
Under the name of “Friedrich Ernestine”, the ship will construct the offshore wind farm Gwynt y Môr (576 MW) off the Welsh coast. The installation vessel, which is the first of its type in the world, is able to transport up to four large-scale offshore wind turbines at the same time, and subsequentl
The Netherlands: Workships Contractors, Royal Doeksen Ink Contract for Two DNV WFSV
Workships Contractors and Royal Doeksen are pleased to announce that this Friday the 16th of September the contracts for 2 DNV Classed 21 meter aluminum Wind Farm Service Vessels have been signed with South Boats Special Projects of the Isle of Wight. These new build vessels are a perfect example of
Dutch-Based Vroon Offshore Adds New Vessel to its AHTS Fleet
Vroon Offshore Services (VOS) announces that it has taken delivery of a new addition to their offshore fleet. The VOS Apollo, an anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel built at the Fujian Shipyard in China, was delivered yesterday, 15 September 2011, in China. She is the third in a series of six “
Norway: Leading Firms Working Together to Develop BOP Monitor
Lloyd’s Register is working with leading owners and operators from the oil and gas sector to improve current methods of monitoring the performance of blow-out preventers (BOP) and reduce the risks for one of the industry’s most safety-critical pieces of equipment. ModuSpec BV and Scandpower AS, memb