Business & Finance
USA: New York State Commission Seeks Comments on Proposed 1,000 MW Transmission Line
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) announced that it is seeking public comment on a February 24, 2012 Joint Proposal (JP), filed by Champlain Hudson Power Express, Inc. and CHPE Properties (together, the Applicants) for approval to construct a 1,000 megawatt (MW) transmission
Technip to Supply Flexible Pipes for Ichthys Project (Australia)
INPEX CORPORATION has awarded Technip a flexible pipe supply lump sum contract for the Ichthys gas field, in Australia. INPEX has novated this contract to McDermott as part of the overall subsea umbilical, riser, flowline EPCI contract. The Ichthys LNG project is a Joint Venture between INPEX (76%,
UK: Senergy Appoints Third Director to Its Leadership Team
Senergy Development Solutions (SDS), which specializes in oil and gas facilities engineering and total project delivery, has positioned itself to harness the increasing market demand for its services by appointing a third director to its leadership team. Rob Fisher joins fellow directors Murray Doug
USA: Meller’s Sapphire Optics for Submersible and AUV Applications
Meller Optics, Inc. is introducing custom fabricated sapphire optics that can withstand saltwater and high pressure, making them ideal for use in military and commercial submersible and autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) applications. Meller Sapphire Optics can be manufactured to specification up t
Bilfinger Berger Teams Up with Polish Partners to Produce Offshore Wind Foundations
Bilfinger Berger, together with Polish partners, have established a joint venture for the production of steel foundations for offshore wind turbines. The Group, together with steel construction specialists Crist and the state-owned investment fund MARS, will manufacture steel structures that will be
Royal Norwegian Navy Acquires Four Additional REMUS 100 AUVs
Hydroid, Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime and the leading manufacturer of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), announced that the Royal Norwegian Navy (RNoN) has purchased four additional REMUS 100 systems. The AUVs were acquired by the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation (NDLO) on be
UK: CMAL Appoints Aspect Surveys for Port Hydrographic Survey
Mariners are advised that CMAL have appointed Aspect Land & Hydrographic Surveys Ltd as contractor to conduct hydrographic and topographic surveys of all of its port areas. A detailed bathymetric survey of the seabed at the existing piers, approach channels and adjacent shorelines at all operational
The Netherlands: Shipkits BV to Deliver Cargo Vessel ‘Abis Dover’
This Abis ‘Dover’ is Vuyk Engineering Groningen designed 6000 tonne twin screw, diesel-electric powered, multipurpose special cargo vessel. It has two separate engine rooms aft and a forward situated superstructure for accommodation and wheelhouse. The hull has a raked stem with a bulbous bow, and i
Greece: Tsakos Energy Announces Order of New LNG Carrier
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited today announced the order of one plus one state-of-the-art LNG carrier for delivery Q1 2015 at a major South Korean yard. The vessel is of the new tri-fuel design enabling the ship to run on fuel oil, marine diesel/gas oil and natural gas offering attractive alternat
USA: Contango Oil & Gas Welcomes New Member to BoD
Contango Oil & Gas Company announced today that Brad Juneau has joined the Company’s Board of Directors and the Company has entered into an Advisory Agreement with Juneau Exploration, L.P. (“JEX”), whereby JEX will advise Contango’s staff on operational matters including drilling, completions, produ
Norway: COSL Innovator Gets Acknowledgement of Compliance
The semi-submersible drilling facility COSLInnovator has received the PSA’s Acknowledgement of Compliance (AoC). On 30 March 2012, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) granted COSL Drilling Europe AS an Acknowledgement of Compliance (AoC) for the semi-submersible drilling facility COSLInnovat
Nautronix Opens New Office in Norway
Nautronix celebrate the opening of a new office in Norway, which is located at Nedre Strandgate 27 in Stavanger, and are also delighted to announce the appointment of Jørn Berg as Vice President of Sales for Norway. Nautronix see huge growth in the Norwegian market for their full range of products a
Bilfinger Berger to Produce Offshore Wind Foundations with Polish Partners
Bilfinger Berger, together with Polish partners, have established a joint venture for the production of steel foundations for offshore wind turbines. The Group, together with steel construction specialists Crist and the state-owned investment fund MARS, will manufacture steel structures that will be
Bermuda: Ship Finance, Horizon Lines Agree to Terminate Charter for Five Vessels
Ship Finance International Limited, today announced that it has agreed to terminate chartering agreements with Horizon Lines, LLC (“Horizon Lines”) relating to five of its vessels. Ship Finance will receive as termination compensation $40 million in second lien notes issued by Horizon Lines and warr