Business & Finance
Denmark Gives Nod for Second Nord Stream Pipeline
The Danish Energy Agency yesterday granted Nord Stream permission to operate the second of its twin pipelines that will transport natural gas from Russia to Europe. The permit to operate the first pipeline was granted a year ago, in July 2011. The operations permit was granted as Nord Stream has met
Discoverer of Titanic and Eagle Scout to Explore the Black Sea
One hundred years after the Titanic sank to the bottom of the ocean, Dr. Robert Ballard, a Life Scout and a world renowned oceanographer responsible for discovering the legendary ship, has invited an Eagle Scout and future leader in marine archaeology to explore the mysteries of the Black Sea. Alex
Damen Shipyards Singapore: New Managing Director
Mr Maarten Jongen has officially been appointed Managing Director of Damen Shipyards Singapore (DSSi) from March 2012. In his new role Mr Jongen will focus on marketing, services and further improving efficiency at the yard that has been building (aluminium) Damen vessels since 2000. DSSi has been p
USSI Provides Seismic Array for Acorn Energy (USA)
US Seismic Systems, Inc., an Acorn Energy, Inc. company, recently announced that it has built and shipped an Ultra High Sensitivity fiber-optic based marine seismic array for oil & gas exploration.The system was purchased by an international service provider and is intended for use as a marine array
Canada: Irving Shipbuilding Signs Preliminary Contract for AOPS Project
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, today welcomed the signing of a preliminary contract with Irving Shipbuilding Inc. as part of the Arctic Offshore Pa
Norwegian Ministry Suspends “Hekktind” and “Doggi”
Aker Seafoods ASA has received on the July 6 the decisions of the Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs in the cases regarding alleged dumping of catch from the vessels “Hekktind” (owned by the company‘s subsidiary Nordland Havfiske AS) og “Doggi” (owned by the company‘s subsidiary Ham
Niko Provides Update on Drilling Ops in Indonesia and Trinidad
Niko Resources Ltd. provides an offshore drilling update for operations in Indonesia and Trinidad & Tobago. The Ratnadewi-1 well has reached a vertical depth of 1,322 meters. Power generator problems led to the rig losing electric power and as a result logging was possible only to a depth of 1,180 m
ISE to Build Another HYSUB ROV for Japanese SNK Ocean
International Submarine Engineering Ltd announces a contract to build another HYSUB Remotely Operated System (ROV) for SNK Ocean Co Ltd, a Japanese marine services company based out of Tokyo, Japan. SNK will be provided with a 100HP ROV with depth capability to 2000 meters. This 100HP ROV with TMS j
T.D. Williamson Completes North Sea Pipeline Inspection for Perenco UK
In spite of working in high winds, driving rain, sleet and snow, the offshore phase, during which all site work was carried out, was completed in just 23 days. TDW used a gas magnetic flux leakage (GMFL) tool to carry out the inspection in the North Sea. The ILI run – from launch to trap – was achie
USA: Horn Point Laboratory Acquires REMUS 600 System
Hydroid, Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime and the leading manufacturer of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), announced that the Horn Point Laboratory at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science has purchased one REMUS 600 system to use as a shared research platform f
Croatia: Brodosplit Delivers MV Solin
Croatian-based shipbuilder BRODOSPLIT on July 10 delivered the bulk carrier MV Solin. On behalf of the owner the delivery documentation was signed by Mr. Branimir Kovačić, CEO of Jadroplov, and on behalf of shipyard by Mr. Neven Jug, Manager of commercial division. The dimensions of the bulk carrier
USA: Pike Research Joins Navigant
Navigant has announced that it has expanded its energy sector market intelligence and industry report capabilities by adding the expertise of the professionals from Pike Research. Through the development and publication of more than 100 research reports annually, many of which are delivered via subs
USA: Pike Research Joins Navigant
Navigant has announced that it has expanded its energy sector market intelligence and industry report capabilities by adding the expertise of the professionals from Pike Research. Through the development and publication of more than 100 research reports annually, many of which are delivered via subs
Dockwise Increases Holding in Fairstar (The Netherlands)
Dockwise Ltd, The Netherlands-based marine transport specialist has announced that following purchases in the market yesterday it has now acquired 95% of the shares of Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. The announcement comes only a week after Dockwise announced it had acquired approximately 10.2% in its