Business & Finance
Satellites Show Rescued Dolphins Swimming Off Coast of Maine, Says IFAW (USA)
Satellite tracking data from the International Fund for Animal Welfare suggests the majority of dolphins rescued during recent mass strandings have survived their ordeal and are currently about 18 miles off the coast of Maine. IFAW rescuers placed temporary satellite tracking tags on six of the twen
USA: Outstanding Financial Year Behind Chevron, CEO Says
Chevron Corporation today reported earnings of $5.1 billion ($2.58 per share – diluted) for the fourth quarter 2011, compared with $5.3 billion ($2.64 per share – diluted) in the 2010 fourth quarter. Full-year 2011 earnings were $26.9 billion ($13.44 per share – diluted), up 41 percent from $19.0 bi
Russia: Sovcomflot Extends Use of Electronic Navigational Charts on its Ships
Sovcomflot is extending the use of electronic navigational charts on its ships. The transition process is being supported by use of the electronic international database provided as part of the Transas Admiralty Data Service (TADS), offered by the Transas company. SCF originally started using electr
Bayfield Starts Drilling Offshore Trinidad
The first well in Bayfield’s exploration and appraisal programme in the offshore Galeota Licence Area is expected to spud today (27 January 2012). The Rowan Gorilla III is already on location and jacked-up in preparation for the drilling of the well, designated EG8, in approximately 135 ft of water
UK: CEFAS Invites Tenders for Acoustic and Biological Validation Surveys
CEFAS has announced a tender procedure for several acoustic and biological validation surveys. This Invitation to Tender is seeking bids for the following types of work: a) Acoustic (multibeam bathymetry/sidescan sonar) survey; b) Acoustic (multibeam bathymetry/sidescan sonar) survey with a biologic
Germany: NSW to Supply Subsea Power Cable for Grid Connection of North Sea Island Borkum
For the new connection of the North Sea island Borkum to the mainland power grid, Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke GmbH (NSW) has been awarded by EWE NETZ GmbH the order to supply a medium-voltage submarine power cable of 25 km length. The 33 kV submarine cable consists of three 120 mm2 power cores plus t
Northrop Grumman Participates in Pacific 2012 International Maritime Conference in Australia
Northrop Grumman Corporation is participating in the Pacific 2012 International Maritime Conference in Sydney, Australia, where it will highlight its maritime security capabilities and programmes, including marine navigation and ship control technology, and unmanned aircraft systems for maritime and
UK: New Names in Ferguson Group’s Board
The Ferguson Group, specialists in the rental of containers and accommodation and engineering modules to the offshore energy industry around the world, has appointed Haakon Andersen, Chairman, Ferguson Seacabs, and Mike Salter, Chairman Ferguson Modular Ltd, to the main Ferguson Group Board. They bo
India: Customs Detains SEAMEC II
Seamec Ltd has informed BSE that the SEAMEC II vessel was detained by the Customs for non production of the copy of the original Bill of Entry purported to have filed by the seller of the vessel, an Indian Corporate Entity, at the time of import in the year of 1988. The Company had […]
India: Customs Detains SEAMEC II Vessel
Seamec Ltd has informed Bombay Stock Exchange that the SEAMEC II vessel was detained by the Customs for non production of the copy of the original Bill of Entry purported to have filed by the seller of the vessel, an Indian Corporate Entity, at the time of import in the year of 1988. The Company [&h
RWE Dea Wins Seven New Production Licenses in Norway
The Norwegian Government has awarded RWE Dea Norge seven new licenses, of which two as operator in the latest Awards in Predefined Areas round for 2011 (APA 2011). The two licenses awarded to RWE Dea as operator, each with a 40% share are situated next to the company’s operated license PL330 in the
Norway: RWE Dea Nabs 7 Licences in APA 2011
The Norwegian Government has awarded RWE Dea Norge seven new licenses, of which two as operator in the latest Awards in Predefined Areas round for 2011 (APA 2011). The two licenses awarded to RWE Dea as operator, each with a 40% share are situated next to the company’s operated license PL330 in the
USA: Sub Sea Research Locates WWII Shipwreck
Sub Sea Research LLC, a Portland Maine based company located the worlds richest shipwreck, a WWII British Freighter carrying a secret cargo of 71 tons of Platinum sunk by a German U-Boat off the coast of Cape Cod. Sub Sea Research (SSR) spent months searching for the elusive ship, the Port Nicholson
The Netherlands: FESCO North West Europe BV Starts its Operation
FESCO Group announces that the new office FESCO North west Europe BV started its operation. The new office will consolidate operations held by FESCO former representative offices in Netherlands and Belgium. It will continue to provide the whole range of container transportation and handling services