Business & Finance
MT Højgaard and Seatower Team Up (Denmark)
MT Højgaard, the company who have deployed most offshore wind foundations globally, have teamed up with foundation specialists Seatower to offer “cranefree” gravity foundations. The new foundations have been developed specifically for the deeper waters and bigger turbines that will soon become preva
Denmark: MT Hojgaard Teams Up with Seatower to Offer ‘Cranefree’ Gravity Foundations
MT Højgaard, the company who have deployed most offshore wind foundations globally, have teamed up with foundation specialists Seatower to offer “cranefree” gravity foundations. The new foundations have been developed specifically for the deeper waters and bigger turbines that will soon become preva
New Zealand: 84 Containers Removed from Stricken Rena
Efforts to remove containers from the rear deck of the Rena are continuing steadily, Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) says. As of early this afternoon, 13 more containers had been taken off the vessel, bringing the total removed to 84. The two rear container bays on the deck are now empty, allowing salvor
China: Shanghai Dredging Ltd Wins Bid for Development Project of Tangshan Port
Recently, Shanghai Dredging Co. Ltd won the bid for section 1 of the channel works of Basin 2 of Caofeidian port area of Tangshan Port, with a value of 112 million yuan and a construction period of 12 months. Located in Caofeidian port area of Tangshan Port, the project was designed for all-day one-
Gamesa to Make Decision on Multi-million Pound Factory (UK)
BOSSES at a Spanish offshore firm are poised to make an announcement over a multi-million pound factory which could bring 1,000 jobs to Hartlepool. Madrid-based Gamesa will choose either Hartlepool or Dundee to build a UK base to construct wind turbines, and with all other contenders ruled out it is
Shipping Corporation of India Plans to Sell More Vessels for Dismantling
Shipping Corporation of India, biggest state-run shipping company, plans to sell up to 13 old vessels (25 years old) by March to boost its performance, Livemint reports. Arun Kumar Gupta, a director at Shipping Corp.’s technical and offshore division said that company plans to sell 15-17 ships in th
Tampa Port Authority Hosts Cuba Forum
The Tampa Port Authority (TPA) hosted a forum on November 16 with presentations from experts on the topic of the current and future challenges and opportunities of conducting legal maritime related trade with Cuba. With an attendance of approximately 100 business representatives from throughout Flor
USA: ConocoPhillips Announces New Appointments as Part of Future Restructuring
ConocoPhillips yesterday announced announced several future appointments to the management teams of the two energy companies that will be created when ConocoPhillips completes its strategic repositioning, expected in the second quarter of 2012. The new ConocoPhillips will be an independent, pure-pla
Havyard Signs Contract for Delivery of Another PSV for Faroe Islands
The Herøy-based company has signed a contract with Supply Service for delivery of a vessel of Havyard 832 L design to the Faroe Islands and shipowner Tummas Justinussen. This will be the fourth ship of a Havyard design heading to the Faroe Islands and it is the third Supply Service vessel being buil
ADPC Receives Environmental Protection Award at IBJ Awards 2011 in Antwerp, Belgium
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has received an Environmental Protection Award at the prestigious International Bulk Journal Awards 2011, organized last week in Antwerp, Belgium. Upon acknowledging the dedication to protecting the environment in which it operates, ADPC was praised for its investment
Brazil’s Government Slaps Chevron with USD 28 Million Fine for Causing Offshore Oil Spill
Brazil’s government slapped Chevron with a $28 million fine on Monday for causing an offshore oil spill, and the penalty could rise as the… (Reuters ) [mappress] Source: Reuters , November 22, 2011; Image: Chevron
Closing the Safety Gap is Priority, Says WSS China General Manager
Shipowners in China and Hong Kong are increasingly adopting international standards for safety systems, as they develop their global operations, according to Chan Chang Hae, General Manager, Product & Technical Services, Wilhelmsen Ships Service. There is still a gap in the understanding of what is
UK: Hydro Group Steps Up International Work and Announces Contract Win
Aberdeen-based Hydro Group, a global designer and manufacturer of underwater cables and connectors for subsea, underwater, topside and onshore applications, is supplying products for a project underway by the Turkish Navy to build the largest acoustic range in the world. Hydro Group is manufacturing
Havyard to Deliver Another PSV to Faroe Islands
The Herøy-based company has signed a contract with Supply Service for delivery of a vessel of Havyard 832 L design to the Faroe Islands and shipowner Tummas Justinussen. This will be the fourth ship of a Havyard design heading to the Faroe Islands and it is the third Supply Service vessel being buil