Business & Finance
SeeByte Signs OEM Agreement with BlueView Technologies (UK)
SeeByte, the global leader in creating smart software technology for unmanned systems and BlueView Technologies, the world leader in compact acoustic imaging and measurement technology, have announced their plans for advanced sonar analytics software technology to be licenced by SeeByte to BlueView
STX Finland Names and Launches Polar Supply and Research Vessel S.A. Agulhas II
Polar Supply and Research Vessel ordered by the South African Department of Environmental Affairs was named and launched at STX Finland Oy’s Rauma shipyard. NB 1369 was named to S.A. Agulhas II by Director General Mrs Noshipho Ngcaba from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs. The ev
Spectrum Acquires 500,000 km of 2D Seismic Data from CGGVeritas (UK)
Spectrum announces a major Multi-Client transaction with CGGVeritas priced at USD40mill. Spectrum will acquire the 2D Marine Multi-Client library from CGGVeritas encompassing more than 500,000 km of seismic data. This transaction is in line with the growth strategy of Spectrum to become a leading Mu
Polarcus to Start 3D Multi-Client Survey in Barents Sea, Offshore Norway
Polarcus Limited announce that the Company will commence acquisition imminently of a 3D multi-client project over the Bjarmeland Platform in the Barents Sea, offshore Norway. The project, with the potential to cover an area of up to 1,100 square kilometers, is supported through strong industry pre-f
Polarcus to Start 3D Multi-Client Survey in Barents Sea, Offshore Norway
Polarcus Limited announce that the Company will commence acquisition imminently of a 3D multi-client project over the Bjarmeland Platform in the Barents Sea, offshore Norway. The project, with the potential to cover an area of up to 1,100 square kilometers, is supported through strong industry pre-f
Boskalis Acquires EUR 200 Million Port Contract in Brazil
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has won a contract for the construction of a new port terminal TX2 at Superporto do Açu. The Açu Superport industrial complex in the north of Rio de Janeiro state is the largest port-industry enterprise in Latin America and is expected to become one of the
Crown Estate Reports Investment Increase in Scotland Despite Fall in their Gross Surplus
The Crown Estate has reported an increase in investment in Scotland despite the gross surplus from their operations in Scotland falling. Their profit each year is sent to the Treasury for the benefit of the public as a whole, and they continue to invest in the long-term development of their property
Italy: Eni Establishes Nomination Committee
The Board of Directors of Eni established the Nomination Committee, led by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Giuseppe Recchi, and composed by the Chairmen of the other Board Committees: Alessandro Lorenzi (Chairman of the Internal Control Committee) Alessandro Profumo (Chairman of the Oil-Gas
Installation Activities Booming at Walney 2 Offshore Wind Farm (UK)
Right now the installation activities for Walney 2 are booming. Crane barges, jack-up vessels and tugs are working out of ports in the East Irish Sea area, primarily out of the ports of Barrow and Mostyn. On 39 of the 51 monopile positions, a transition piece has already been installed, and the last
Croatia: Brodosplit Shipyard Signs LOI for Construction of Two Vessels
Representatives of Brodosplit Shipyard and foreign shipping company executed on July 27th 2011, Letter of intent for the construction of two ships intended for the maintenance of facilities on the open sea, with the option for two more. This is type of ship from the “off-shore” program of high compl
France: Gowind OPV L’Adroit Starts First Sea Trials
The Gowind offshore patrol boat L’Adroit began its first sea trials on Wednesday 27 July for DCNS to validate the seakeeping and other nautical qualities of the vessel. These initial sea trials mark the beginning of the next phase of the ambitious Gowind OPV programme, which spearheads DCNS’s effort
Antarctic Fuel Oil Ban, ECA MARPOL Amendments Enter into Force on 1 August 2011
Amendments to IMO’s MARPOL Convention for the prevention of pollution from ships enter into force on 1 August 2011, banning heavy fuel oil from the Antarctic and creating a new North American Emission Control Area (ECA). Use or carriage of oil in Antarctic Area A new MARPOL regulation to protect the
STX Finland Names and Launches Polar Supply and Research Vessel S.A. Agulhas II
Polar Supply and Research Vessel ordered by the South African Department of Environmental Affairs was named and launched at STX Finland Oy’s Rauma shipyard. NB 1369 was named to S.A. Agulhas II by Director General Mrs Noshipho Ngcaba from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs. The ev
Sweden: TransAtlantic Expands its Fleet with New AHTS
TransAtlantic has received delivery of Magne Viking AHTS vessel from the Astilleros Zamakona S.A shipyard in Spain. The vessel will be flagged up in the Danish register of ships, DIS. Magne Viking is the third new‐build in a series of four, which are being built at the Spanish shipyard. The last ves