Business & Finance
ABS Reorganizes its Divisional Responsibilities (UAE)
Due to increasing commercial relationships between Dubai, India and Singapore, leading classification society ABS is reorganizing its divisional responsibilities to improve service delivery. The Middle East Region, headquartered in Dubai and responsible for the society’s activities in the area will
Finland: Wartsila’s Order Intake Rises
Wärtsilä, a Finland-based company that manufactures and services power sources and other equipment in the marine and energy markets today, issued financial results for the first quarter 2012. Highlights for the period January-March 2012 Order intake increased 13% to EUR 1,109 million (979) Book-to-b
USA: NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Seeks Comment on Marine Zones
NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is seeking public comment to guide a review of the sanctuary’s marine zones — areas set aside for… [mappress] Source: NOAA , April 20, 2012; Image: NOAA
UK: New Police Launch for Hampshire Constabulary
Hampshire Police Authority Marine Unit has ordered a new LOCHIN 367 POLICE LAUNCH purpose designed to fulfil expected changes in their operational status in Southampton. The new vessel is expected to service the Solent and adjacent sea areas, hence their choice of the Lochin as a capable ‘offshore’
Denmark: Ramboll Oil & Gas’ Top Business Talent
The leading Danish news magazine Berlingske Business Magasin has singled out Ramboll Oil & Gas team leader Lau Jensen as one of 100 new business talents in Denmark. After two years with Ramboll, 33-year old surveyor Lau Jensen has been selected as an upcoming profile in the category “Leadership” pub
Canada: AXYS Develops Buoy for Testing of Wave Energy Converters
AXYS Technologies has recently completed manufacturing of a newly designed Instrumentation Buoy. The buoy was developed by AXYS in conjunction with the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center (NNMREC) for the testing of wave energy converters (WECs). NNMREC is a U.S. Department of Energy s
South Korea: Hyundai Mipo Delivers New Vessel to Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management
Korea’s Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has delivered bulk carrier of 57.400 DWT the M/V Desert Oasis, the last vessel in a series of eight vessels ordered by Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management Ltd. Capt. Nikolaos Tzakis along with Chief Engineer Sevastianos Stamatis will take her on her maiden voyage. Capt. T
UK: Elgin Gas Leak Causes No Harm to Marine Life
Chemical testing of water and sediment samples gathered two miles from the Elgin platform gas leak indicate there has been no direct marine contamination from the incident. Samples collected were tested for the presence of oil and gas (hydrocarbon) pollution at the Marine Scotland Science laboratory
Norway: Det Norske Elects New Board Member
Tom Røtjer was elected new board member of Det norske oljeselskap ASA at yesterday’s Annual General Meeting. Mr Røtjer has been Executive Vice President, Projects in Norsk Hydro ASA since February 2007. Mr Røtjer has held a large variety of management positions in Hydro since 1980, covering differen
Norway: Bergen Group Vest Elektro to Provide Electrical System for New Fishing Vessel
Bergen Group Vest Elektro has been awarded contact on design and installation of the electrical system on a new fishing vessel to be built at the Norwegian shipyard Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted AS (FMV). The contract has an estimated value of NOK 9-10 million, and will generate activity for Bergen Grou
Norway: Det Norske Elects Tom Røtjer as New Board Member
Tom Røtjer was elected new board member of Det norske oljeselskap ASA at the Annual General Meeting. Mr Røtjer has been Executive Vice President, Projects in Norsk Hydro ASA since February 2007. Mr Røtjer has held a large variety of management positions in Hydro since 1980, covering different areas
USA: New York to Receive Bigger Ships In Near Future
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Port Authority Executive Director Pat Foye launched a $250 million construction project to boost economic development in New York Harbor. The project involves digging a new water transmission main – called a siphon – between Staten Island and Brooklyn that will allow f
The Netherlands: Icon Yachts Launches Its New Superyacht Maidelle
Icon Yachts has launched superyacht Maidelle, also known as project Midlandia. The 62 metre Maidelle is the third superyacht built and launched by the shipyard in the North of Holland. She follows superyachts Icon, and Baton Rouge. Like her sistership Icon, Maidelle’s exterior is designed by Redman
USA: NOAA Invites Public to Virtually Join Seafloor Exploration of Gulf of Mexico
From April 19 through April 28, the public can watch live undersea video and listen in as ocean explorers at sea and ashore comment in real-time as … [mappress] Source: NOAA , April 20, 2012; Image: NOAA