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Carnegie Completes Study of Proposed 5MW CETO Commercial Demonstration Project in Irish Waters
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited has completed its detailed site evaluation and conceptual design study of a proposed 5MW CETO commercial demonstration project in Irish waters. The conceptual design and site project study was 50% funded by the Irish Government’s Sustainable Energy
UK: Sky1 Premiere is Race Against Time for BMT Naval Expert
Naval Architect Sam Stevens, from BMT Nigel Gee Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy recently undertook one of the biggest engineering challenges of his career to date. Sam was part of a team of four competing in th
Ireland: Scientific Expedition Discovers New Field Of Hydrothermal Vents Along Mid-Atlantic Ridge
The Irish-led Venture scientific expedition aboard the national research vessel RV Celtic Explorer has discovered a previously uncharted… (sciencedaily) [mappress] Source: sciencedaily, August 5, 2011;
USA: ABS Nautical Systems Announces Partnership with Euronav Ship Management
ABS Nautical Systems announces its successful partnership with Euronav Ship Management (Hellas) Ltd., one of the world’s leading tanker companies. Euronav selected ABS Nautical Systems as its asset management provider in 2009 and was the first adopter of the Hull Inspection module. The Hull Inspecti
Germany: Blackstone Completes Financing for ‘Meerwind’ Offshore Wind Farm,Obtains Permit for Second Project
WindMW GmbH , a company majority owned by funds managed by Blackstone , has completed the financing for “Meerwind,” the largest German offshore wind farm to complete its full financing process. Meerwind is also the first German wind farm to be fully financed by private investors. The 80 turbine wind
Switzerland: Transocean Appoints New VP, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer
Transocean Ltd. announced today that Rob Shaw has been appointed to serve as Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, effective December 1, 2011. Until Mr. Shaw assumes this position, Robert L. Herrin, Jr. will serve as interim Vice President and Controller and Ricardo H. Rosa, t
Greece: DryShips Approves Partial Spin Off of Ocean Rig UDW
DryShips Inc., a global provider of marine transportation services for drybulk and petroleum cargoes and off-shore contract drilling oil services, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the partial spin-off of its interest in the Company’s majority-owned subsidiary Ocean Rig UDW In
Greece: DryShips Announces Partial Spin Off of Ocean Rig UDW Inc
DryShips Inc., a global provider of marine transportation services for drybulk and petroleum cargoes and off-shore contract drilling oil services, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the partial spin-off of its interest in the Company’s majority-owned subsidiary Ocean Rig UDW In
The Netherlands: Moonen Shipyard Launches Fourth Moonen 97 Yacht
Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has launched the fourth yacht in its much admired range of Moonen 97 steel-hulled displacement cruisers. With sister ship Livia (the third in the series) a finalist in the World Superyacht Awards, Moonen is confident that a buyer will soon be found for a yacht tha
REpower Orders 48 Offshore Cranes from PALFINGER WIND (Austria)
REpower Systems SE, leading producer of wind turbines, is continuing to rely on the expertise of PALFINGER WIND: A major order for 48 cranes confirms the successful cooperation that has existed since 2003. Cranes are an essential element in the upkeep, maintenance and servicing of wind turbines. In
Ukraine: Zaliv Shipyard Completes Construction of Ulstein SX 134 Seismic Research Vessel
JSC Shipyard Zaliv completed works over next shipbuilding order for Norwegian holding Ulstein Hull AS. The seismic research vessel project SX 134 became the sixth built by Zaliv by order of this company. Kerch shipbuilders commenced works over this vessel in February current year, and the vessel lay
Norway: SeaBird to Carry Out 4C NODE Survey for ExxonMobil
SeaBird Exploration PLC provided a contract update regarding its business activities as set out below. Immediately following completion of the Rosebank second stage survey for Chevron North Sea Limited and Partners expected mid August, a contract has been signed for the Hugin Explorer and Munin Expl
Ukraine: Zaliv Shipyard Completes Construction of Ulstein SX 134 Seismic Research Vessel
JSC Shipyard Zaliv completed works over next shipbuilding order for Norwegian holding Ulstein Hull AS. The seismic research vessel project SX 134 became the sixth built by Zaliv by order of this company. Kerch shipbuilders commenced works over this vessel in February current year, and the vessel lay
UK: Nautronix to Supply Noble’s Drillships with NASDrill RS925 Deepwater Acoustic Positioning Systems
Nautronix have been awarded significant orders to supply NASDrill RS925 deepwater acoustic positioning systems for Noble Corporation’s three new ultra-deepwater drillships due for delivery second and fourth quarters of 2013, and second quarter of 2014 respectively. These new rigs will be constructed