Business & Finance
Canada: GSTS Inks Trial Vessel Monitoring and Management Agreement
Global Spatial Technology Solutions Inc. (“GSTS”), a provider of Intelligent Maritime Solutions, has signed a trial agreement with Resolute Forest Products to provide a maritime vessel management capability that will enhance the overall marine logistics efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of
UK: Oceanology International 2012 Provides Platform for BMT Group
BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, environmental and engineering consultancy, will showcase its portfolio of offshore support services on Stand I120 at the Oceanology International conference taking place in London this month. BMT’s knowledge and expertise provides a fully int
UK: BMT to Showcase Offshore Support Services at Oceanology
BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, environmental and engineering consultancy, will showcase its portfolio of offshore support services on Stand I120 at the Oceanology International conference taking place in London this month. BMT’s knowledge and expertise provides a fully int
The Netherlands: Mammoet Completes Test Program of Three PTC 140/200 DS Cranes
Last week the test program of Mammoet’s three new PTC 140/200 DS (Platform, Twin ring, Containerized) cranes was completed in Westdorpe (the Netherlands). The last tests involved a PTC 140 DS fitted with a 140 meter main boom and 106 meter luffing jib. The tip of the jib was over 250 meters (820 fee
The Netherlands: Damen Develops Single Weld Nozzle Spinning Method
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has developed a pioneering nozzle production method bases on a single weld seam on the inner side of the nozzle. This makes the process much more efficient and environmentally friendly. The new Nozzle Spinning Machine can deliver nozzles up to 4.5 m at short notice. Bas
Norway: Statoil Hires Technip for Luva Field Development
Technip was awarded a lump sum front-end engineering design (FEED) contract by Statoil ASA for the development of the Luva floating platform, offshore Norway, at a water depth of approximately 1,300 meters (4,265 feet). The contract covers the design and planning for procurement, construction and tr
NYK Receives ISO 14001 Certification in Australia
NYK’s Sydney and Melbourne offices received ISO14001 certification in February 2012 for NYK’s Global Multisite System, giving the NYK Group ISO14001 certification in all six of its global regions — North America, Central and South America, Europe, China, Asia, and Oceania — in addition to Japan. In
Norway: Statoil Awards Luva Platform FEED to Technip
French oilfield services provider, Technip, was awarded a lump sum front-end engineering design (FEED) contract by Norway’s oil giant Statoil ASA for the development of the Luva floating platform, offshore Norway, at a water depth of approximately 1,300 meters (4,265 feet). The contract covers the d
Belgium: Naming Ceremony for Jack-up Vessel ‘Neptune’
Amid great public attention, the new DP2 jack-up vessel ‘Neptune’ was named today at the port of Ostend by Mrs Isabel Casteleyn, partner of Federal State Secretary for Energy and the Environment Melchior Wathelet. This self-propelled jack-up vessel was built by IHC Merwede for GeoSea N.V., the offsh
Norway: Fred. Olsen Windcarrier Declares Option for Three Crew Boats
Fred. Olsen Windcarrier AS, which is indirectly owned 50/50 by Bonheur ASA and Ganger Rolf ASA, has today declared options at Båtservice Holding AS for the construction of three crewboats for transport of service technicians to and from offshore wind turbine installations. The mentioned options are
Co-Op Solves Environmental Issue with VMI Dredge (USA)
Many water plants across the country are facing the problem of lime build up from the water treatment process and no cost-effective way to dispose of the byproduct. An Ohio water treatment plant came up with a creative solution to this problem that involved finding an agricultural partner to re-use
UK: Caledonian Geotech Receives DNV Accreditations
Caledonian Geotech has proved its commitment to achieving the highest possible standards by being awarded a hat-trick of prestigious industry accreditations. Based in Dundee, Caledonian Geotech was formed in 1980 and encompasses the practical application of geology, engineering and oceanography. Fol
EVNT Sells Voraxial Separators for FPSO in South America
Enviro Voraxial Technology, Inc. announced today that it has received another multi-unit purchase order for its Voraxial® Separators from a South American National Oil Company. The units were recently shipped. Following record sales in 2011, EVTN projects accelerated growth in 2012 as evidenced by e
USA: Horizon Lines Releases Green Initiative Progress Report
Horizon Lines, Inc., today issued a report presenting the company’s progress in pursuing environmental excellence through its ongoing “Green Initiatives.” The report describes the carrier’s efforts to mitigate environmental impact from shipping operations and intermodal transport. “Ensuring sustaine