Business & Finance
The Netherlands: KOTUG Commissions E-KOTUG
During this year’s traditional and well attended “Heering Party” in Rotterdam on Wednesday June 6th, KOTUG performed the official and spectacular launch ceremony of the RT Adriaan into the E-KOTUG. The Stook place by Mrs Alexandra van Huffelen, vice-mayor for Sustainability of the City of Rotterdam.
Royal Moroccan Navy’s Third Frigate Built by DSNS Completes Sea Acceptance Trials
The 98 meters long SIGMA class frigate, the third frigate built by Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding for the Royal Moroccan Navy, left Vlissingen on the 22nd of May for her sea acceptance trials (SAT) in the North Sea, right on schedule as agreed in the contract. During the SAT, an intensive program
UAE: Topaz Energy & Marine Gets New CEO
Renaissance Services has announced the appointment of René Kofod-Olsen as CEO for Topaz Energy & Marine (Topaz). Mr. Kofod-Olsen’s career spans 18 years in the marine industry with the A.P. Møller-Maersk Group (APMM), including a period as Chief People Officer of SVITZER, responsible for the global
UAE: Topaz Energy & Marine Appoints New CEO
Renaissance Services has announced the appointment of René Kofod-Olsen as CEO for Topaz Energy & Marine (Topaz). Mr. Kofod-Olsen’s career spans 18 years in the marine industry with the A.P. Møller-Maersk Group (APMM), including a period as Chief People Officer of SVITZER, responsible for the global
USA: Drew Marine Unveils Plans to Acquire Chemring Marine
Affiliates of Drew Marine have reached a definitive agreement with Chemring Group PLC to acquire Chemring’s maritime interests for a cash consideration of 32 million pounds, subject to standard closing adjustments. Under Drew Marine’s ownership, the business will be named Drew Marine Signal and Safe
USA: Port of Los Angeles Approves Redevelopment of APL Terminal
The Los Angeles Harbor Commission today certified the final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed expansion of Berths 302-306 and approved the project that will modernize the container terminal operated by long-time tenant Eagle Marine Services, Ltd., a subsidiary of ocean carrier APL. Due to
Talisman Contracts EnerMech for Offshore Cranes Management (UK)
Mechanical engineering group EnerMech has been awarded a multi-million pound contract to manage the UK North Sea offshore crane assets of Talisman Energy (UK) Limited. The five-year contract, with two additional one year options, is the Aberdeen-based mechanical engineering group’s largest single co
MOL-Operated Bulk Carrier Rescues Two Sailors from Yacht Adrift Off Australia
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced that the MOL-operated bulk carrier Yahagi Maru rescued two sailors from the yacht Mehitable, whichwas adrift at sea about 350km off Brisbane, Australia. In the morning of June 5 (local time), the Yagagi Maru, which was under way from Japan toward Newcastle,
Poland: Gdańsk Maritime Institute Announces ROV Platform Installation Tender
Maritime Institute in Gdańsk has announced a tender of a total value of 463,226 EUR (580.000 USD). The project includes the work of supply and installation of a stand-alone platform for ROV sampling and phyto-zoobenthos and marine environment measurements and the installation on board the awarding v
Norway: Ulstein Gets Order for Four PSVs from Blue Ship Invest
Market trends and very good feedback from the first ship in operation triggers Blue Ship Invest to contract another four platform supply vessels (PSVs) of the PX121 design from ULSTEIN. All four are scheduled for delivery in 2013. The investment company Blue Ship Invest received its first vessel, ‘B
France: Bureau Veritas Ends Certification of Iranian Vessels
On June 6 United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) applauded the French shipping service, Bureau Veritas, for pledging to end its certification of Iranian shipping vessels, specifically those of the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (“IRISL”) and the National Iranian Tanker Company (“NITC”). UANI co
Aurora ROV Systems to Provide ROVs for Royal Canadian Navy
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, announced the procurement of six Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV) for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). These small, remotely controlled, underwater robots will be provided by Aurora ROV Systems Ltd. of Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, at a cost of
Blue Ship Orders Four Platform Supply Vessels from Ulstein (Norway)
Market trends and very good feedback from the first ship in operation triggers Blue Ship Invest to contract another four platform supply vessels (PSVs) of the PX121 design from ULSTEIN. All four are scheduled for delivery in 2013. “The investment company Blue Ship Invest received its first vessel, ‘
AREVA Director Appointed to Board of RenewableUK
Julian Brown, AREVA Wind’s Country Director for the UK, has been elected to the board of RenewableUK, the country’s leading renewable energy trade association. He will be one of the 12 board members of the body which represents the UK wind and marine (tidal and wave) industry. “It is an honour to be