Business & Finance
Japan: MHI Secures Two Contracts from Carnival Corporation
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd has completed two shipbuilding contracts with Carnival Corporation & plc, for the construction of two large-sized cruise ships for Carnival’s AIDA Cruises brand. Delivery of the two ships is scheduled for spring 2015 and spring 2016 from MHI’s shipyard in Nagasaki.
Russia: Euroyachting Group Develops New Fast-Speed Patrol Boat
New multipurpose fast-speed river-sea class patrol boat Lider-17 has been created by Euroyachting group. Experimental prototype was presented at 15th international exhibition Interpolitekh-2011 closed on Oct 28 in Moscow. According to Valery Volodin, Euroyachting group Director General, the boat was
NSF Selects WHOI Scientists for Major Awards for Biodiversity Research (USA)
The 1977 discovery of deep-sea hydrothermal vent ecosystems that obtain energy through chemosynthesis rather than photosynthesis greatly expanded the perception of life on Earth. However, an understanding of their underlying microbiology and biogeochemistry still remains elusive. A newly funded proj
Thailand: Aibel Delivers Guara FPSO Modules to Modec/Toyo
Aibel, a leading service company that provides engineering, construction, upgrading and maintenance solutions to the the oil, gas sector announced the successful completion of the Guara modules project. The modules departed from Laem Chabang to Brazil on Friday. Managing Director Jim Ryan at Aibel T
USA: HMM and Port of Tacoma Officials Celebrate Completion of WUT Wharf Extension
Officials from Hyundai Merchant Marine, Port of Tacoma, Washington United Terminals (WUT) and several guests Tuesday celebrated the completion of a $32 million extension of the WUT wharf on the Blair Waterway. Speeches and a ceremonial ribbon-cutting marked the official opening of the new wharf. The
UK: Subsea 7 Releases Third Quarter 2011 Results
Subsea 7 S.A. announced results for the third quarter 2011 which ended on September 30, 2011. The combination between Acergy S.A. and Subsea 7 Inc. was completed on January 7, 2011. Upon completion, Acergy S.A. was renamed Subsea 7 S.A. As a result of the combination and the change in fiscal year, t
China: SF Shipyard Starts Construction of New Bulk Carrier for Steamship Co
At 10:18 am on October 27, 7#16900DWT BC (Hull No: SF080107), being built for Polish Steamship Co., by SF shipyard, had its keel-laying ceremony successfully. The vessel is a single screw motor ship with B type freeboard,fitted with one controlled pitch left-handed propeller driven by low speed dies
Australia: Fugro Completes Acquisition of Zeus 3D Marine Seismic Survey
MEO Australia Limited advises that Fugro Multi Client Services Pty Ltd completed acquisition of the Zeus 3D Marine Seismic Survey on 31st October 2011. MEO has committed to purchase 323 km2 of the seismic survey covering 4 graticular blocks within exploration permit WA-361-P which fulfills its Permi
Norway: Outstanding Quarter for Det Norske, CEO Says
As a partner in the giant Aldous Major oil discovery, Det norske oljeselskap ASA has created significant values both for its shareholders and for the Norwegian society at large. This discovery transforms the company and makes it a more significant player on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. In the th
Norway: Dolphin Declares Option for Seismic Vessel ‘Polar Duchess’
Seismic company Dolphin Geophysical has declared the option of yn 533. The vessel, a high capacity 3D vessel equipped with 14 streamers will be named “Polar Duchess”. She is delivered from the yard in Spain and the subsequent conversion is estimated to be completed in the first quarter of 2012. The
BIRNS Logo Receives Registered Trademark from USPTO (USA)
BIRNS, Inc. has received a Certificate of Registration from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) stating that the new BIRNS logo has now been officially registered as a trademark. The ISO 9001:2008-certified global leader in the design and manufacture of lines of high performance li
Fugro Completes Zeus 3D Seismic Survey, Offshore Australia
MEO Australia Limited advises that Fugro Multi Client Services Pty Ltd completed acquisition of the Zeus 3D Marine Seismic Survey on 31 st October 2011. MEO has committed to purchase 323 km 2 of the seismic survey covering 4 graticular blocks within exploration permit WA-361-P which fulfills its Per
Japan: NYK Takes Delivery of New Ore Carrier
On October 28, Wugang Innovation, a new 250,000 DWT class ore carrier built by Namura Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. was delivered to NYK. This is the second building of a 250,000 DWT class ore carrier, referred to as a WOZMAX ore carrier, which is built to carry the maximum loading capacity allowed at ports
Norway: Dolphin Declares Option on ‘Polar Duchess’ Seismic Vessel
Seismic company Dolphin Geophysical has declared the option of yn 533. The vessel, a high capacity 3D vessel equipped with 14 streamers will be named “Polar Duchess”. She is delivered from the yard in Spain and the subsequent conversion is estimated to be completed in the first quarter of 2012. The