Business & Finance
UK: CWind Secures Major Contract with DONG Energy
CWind has won a major contract with DONG Energy, one of the key energy groups in Northern Europe, to provide vessel charters around the UK. The framework contract has been awarded for three years, with a possible extension for another two years. CWind was well placed to win the contract with a solid
Ulstein: The Most Attractive Community (Norway)
The community of Ulstein is selected as the most attractive amongst 438 Norwegian communities. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete visited Ulsteinvik to deliver the news, and together with the mayor Jan Berset they paid Ulstein Group a visit. Ulstein Group , an
UK: Scira Charters Tidal Transit’s Innovative Wind Farm Boat ‘Eden Rose’
From 28 May 2012, Scira Offshore Energy, the company developing the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm [88 turbines between 9-17 miles off the coast of North Norfolk,] is to charter Eden Rose, one of Tidal Transit’s innovative wind farm personnel and equipment transfer boats, to service the site de
USA: Renowned Maritime Security Official to Offer Expert Witness Services
Due to a dramatic increase in reported assaults and other crimes onboard cruise ships and in seaports, Kim E. Petersen, one of the world’s best known and respected maritime security authorities, has accepted a position to provide litigation support and expert witness services to the legal and mariti
Greece: Excel Maritime Enters Charter Agreements for Two Vessels
Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd., an owner and operator of dry bulk carriers and an international provider of worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, announced today that it entered into new period charter agreements for yet another two of its vessels, as follows: Kamsarmax M/V
UK: Wilton Strengthens Team with ‘High-Calibre’ Appointment
Wilton Engineering has underpinned its growth plans with the appointment of an experienced industry figure to a key role. Duncan Warriner, 42, has been appointed proposals director as the Teesside-based business looks to continue its expansion in the oil, gas and renewables sector. Previously managi
Emerson to Deliver Roxar Subsea Technology to Lundin’s Brynhild Field (Norway)
Emerson Process Management has won a multi-million dollar contact to deliver its Roxar subsea instrumentation to Lundin Petroleum’s Brynhild field in the North Sea. The contract was awarded by Aker Solutions, one of the world’s leading providers of oilfield products, systems and services, and covers
T.O.S. Launches ASD Training Program at ITS 2012 (Spain)
T.O.S. -Transport & Offshore Services- is a strategic and total project partner for crewing solutions and global ship delivery. As from this month T.O.S. will also offer a new service: a full ASD Training Program at any location worldwide. For years T.O.S. has been a worldwide specialist in the tran
Viking Supply Ships Wins Contract by Chevron Canada
Viking Supply Ships, one of TransAtlantic’s two business areas, has with the AHTS-vessel Magne Viking been awarded a term contract by Chevron Canada Ltd for operations on one well. The contract is on subject and is not yet fully signed by the parties. The well support operations are estimated to las
Chevron Canada Charters Magne Viking AHTS
Viking Supply Ships, one of TransAtlantic’s two business areas, has with the AHTS-vessel Magne Viking been awarded a term contract by Chevron Canada Ltd for operations on one well. The contract is on subject and is not yet fully signed by the parties. The well support operations are estimated to las
Wartsila Hamworthy to Deliver IGG Units for Eight FPSOs (Brazil)
Wärtsilä Hamworthy, the global leader in environmental and liquid cargo handling solutions for the marine and oil & gas markets, has underscored its technical prowess in the offshore sector by winning the contract from Brazilian shipyard Ecovix-Engevix Construções Oceânicas S.A. to deliver Inert Gas
Russia: Yantar Shipyard Launches Large Landing Ship Named ‘Ivan Gren’
Yantar shipyard, based in Kaliningrad-Russia, on Friday successfully launched Project 11711 large landing ship named Ivan Gren. The first ship in the class was laid down on 23 December 2004. The hull of the Ivan Gren was completed by the end of November. The ship is designed for landing operations,
Norway: SinOceanic Takes Delivery of Its New Container Vessel
SinOceanic III AS (Sino III), a wholly owned subsidiary of SinOceanic Shipping ASA, took delivery of MSC Regulus (13.100TEU) today and placed her on a 15 years bareboat charter party with MSC SA, Geneva, the world’s second largest container line, at a rate of USD 46.650,- daily. The purchase price o
Wärtsilä Hamworthy Equips 8 FPSOs with IGG Units (Brazil)
Wärtsilä Hamworthy, the global leader in environmental and liquid cargo handling solutions for the marine and oil & gas markets, has underscored its technical prowess in the offshore sector by winning the contract from Brazilian shipyard Ecovix-Engevix Construções Oceânicas S.A. to deliver Inert Gas