Business & Finance
China: Afai Southern Launches Second 34m Catamaran
On April 6th 2012, “XUN LONG 6”, the 34m aluminium catamaran fast ferry built by Afai Southern for SHENZHEN XUNLONG SHIPPING CO.,LTD. was launched successfully. The leaders of the shipowner, CCS representatives and leaders from maritime department witnessed the launching ceremony. “XUN LONG 6” is th
IHC Opens New Singapore Office
IHC Merwede, the global market leader for efficient dredging and mining vessels and equipment, and reliable supplier of custom-built ships and supplies for offshore construction, officially opened its new Singapore office at the PSA Building yesterday. The Singapore base will be the corporate headqu
UK: Sterling Abandons Cladhan South Well
Sterling Resources Ltd. announces that the Cladhan South exploration well, 210/29c-5 , located in the northern North Sea (UK) will be plugged and abandoned. The well was drilled to a measured depth of 10,361 feet and encountered multiple Upper Jurassic sand channels on prognosis, none of which was t
The Netherlands: Royal Haskoning Reports Net Loss of EUR 3 Million
This year Royal Haskoning published a comprehensive report that provides an overview of some projects five new business lines undertook during 2011. They also include the reports of their support services and CSR initiatives. Last year was again one of the most challenging their industry has faced.
The Netherlands: Royal Haskoning Reports Net Loss of EUR 3 Million
This year Royal Haskoning published a comprehensive report that provides an overview of some projects five new business lines undertook during 2011. They also include the reports of their support services and CSR initiatives. Last year was again one of the most challenging their industry has faced.
Norway: Iceman Orders Ice Class AHTS from STX OSV
STX OSV Holdings Limited (“STX OSV”), one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels secured a new contract for the design and construction of one Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessel (“AHTS”) for Iceman AS. The vessel is developed and designed by STX OSV. It wil
Norway: STX OSV Secures AHTS Contract from Iceman AS
STX OSV Holdings Limited, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, announced that it has secured a new contract for the design and construction of one Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessel (“AHTS”) for Iceman AS. The vessel is developed and designed by STX
Canada: WorleyParsons Wins Hebron Topsides Contract from ExxonMobil
WorleyParsons has been awarded a contract by ExxonMobil Canada Properties for the topsides on the Hebron Project. The contract follows front end engineering and design services and exercises ExxonMobil’s option to subsequently award detailed engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services.
Aker Solutions to Build Umbilical Plant in Malaysia
Aker Solutions will build a new state-of-of-the-art umbilical manufacturing plant in Pekan, Malaysia, to meet the anticipated growth and the needs of their Asia Pacific customers. The total investment of USD 60 million will expand Aker Solutions’ manufacturing capacity and strengthen their position
USA: IEEE Experts Comment on Maritime Advancements Sparked by Titanic
A hundred years after the loss of the RMS Titanic, members of IEEE – the world’s largest technical professional organization – share their perspectives on the role that technology played during the hours following the collision, and the new technologies that were sparked by the tragedy. “In 1912, th
UK: IMO Secretary-General Issues Message Ahead of Titanic Sinking Anniversary
IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has issued a video message ahead of the anniversary on Saturday (14 April) of the sinking of the Titanic, remembering all those who lost their lives in the tragic accident, recalling the improvements to passenger ship safety introduced as a result of that incident
UK: SeaHold GEOSHIPS Extend Fleet Following Successful Year for First Vessel
SeaHold GEOSHIPS Ltd, a marine and subsea services shipping company, has taken delivery of its second multi purpose support vessel (MPSV) on a contract valued at over £30 million, following a successful year for its current vessel, the Stril Explorer. Formed in 2003, Aberdeen-based GEOSHIPS will man
Orange Launches Indian Ocean’s New Submarine Cable LION2
France Telecom-Orange and the other members of the LION2 consortium – the Group’s subsidiaries Mauritius Telecom, Orange Madagascar and Telkom Kenya, as well as two other operators, Emtel Ltd and Société Réunionnaise du Radiotéléphone – celebrated in Mayotte today the launch of commercial services f
Singapore: EMAS’s Subsea Division Drives Group Revenue
EMAS, a leading global offshore contractor and provider of integrated offshore solutions to the oil and gas (O&G) industry and operating brand for Ezra Holdings Limited, is on track to turn its subsea services business around in the current financial year ending 31 August 2012 (FY12). In addition, E