Business & Finance
OEEC 2019: MEA Seeks Innovative Partners on Exhibition Floor
The Marine Energy Alliance (MEA) and its partners will be present during Offshore Energy 2019 at the Marine Energy Pavilion on the exhibition floor. The Marine Energy Alliance aims to progress the technical and commercial maturity level of early-stage (TRL 3 – 4) marine energy technology companies w
Aker Group, WEF Establish Tech Centre for Ocean and Environment
The Aker group and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have established the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Norway (C4IR Norway), dedicated to harnessing the advances of technology to preserve the ocean and improve the environmental footprint of ocean industries. Through public-private partne
Tender for New Vado Ligure Breakwater Announced
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority (Ports of Genoa, Italy) has released a €80 million tender for the design and construction of the Port of Vado Ligure’s new breakwater – the phase one. The starting price of the tender is €77.89 million, including €627,000 for design costs, and just over €1 mil
Two Vessels Join JR Shipping’s Container Feeder Fleet
JR Shipping expands its container feeder fleet by purchasing a vessel and entering into a management contract.
Hunter Tankers’ 1st ECO VLCC Newbuilding Delivered
Upon delivery, Hunter Atla was handed over and immediately bareboat chartered back from Ship Finance International.
Bacton to Walcott – Before, During and After VIDEO
North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) has released this incredible video showing before, during and after the ‘Bacton to Walcott Coastal Management Sandcaping Scheme’. The project – executed by Van Oord and Royal Haskoning DHV, working as part of Team Van Oord – was officially handed over to client
Jan De Nul Wraps Up Broome Dredging
Jan De Nul has successfully completed the dredging works in the Port of Broome in Australia. “By dredging the access channel, cruise ships will have better access at all tides. Cable Beach, known for its famous pristine white sand and stunning turquoise water, is now even more ready for the next cru
TEN to Raise USD 35 Mn through Private Placement
The company signed a share and purchase deal with a maritime institutional investor for 3.5 million of shares.
Neyland Yacht Haven Dredging on the Way
The dredging operations at Neyland Yacht Haven in Neyland, Pembrokeshire, are set to begin on or around October 1, 2019, and continue until the end of March 2020. During the project, a dredging discharge pipe will be laid from the marina out into the River Cleddau and anchored to the seabed. The out
IHA Adds New Leadership Team
IHA’s board of directors has elected new president, Roger Gill, to join newly appointed chief executive officer Eddie Rich. Rich, who took over the role from Richard Taylor on September 09, presented to IHA’s new board the organisation’s strategy for the next two years. This will see IHA focus on re
Axxis Geo Solutions in Large OBN Survey Deal
Axxis Geo Solutions has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) to start a large OBN survey in the fourth quarter of 2019. The planned survey has an estimated scope of 28 vessel months, utilizing two source vessels and two receiver vessels. “This LOI confirms AGS’ ability to continue to be awarded non
All Set for Port of Blyth Dredging
A Port of Blyth maintenance dredging scheme is set to begin Thursday, September 26, the port said in their latest release. According to the official announcement, this dredging campaign, scheduled to last for a period of approximately 5 days, will be undertaken at the port approaches, main navigatio
DC Orisant Nominated for KNVTS Schip Van Het Jaar
The aggregates dredger DC Orisant, built by Royal IHC for Reimerswaal Dredging in 2018, has been officially nominated for KNVTS Schip Van Het Jaar (vessel of the year) 2018, Maritime Awards Gala informs. Due to the fluctuating demand for sand and gravel during the year, the dredger can also be deplo
Prysmian Delivers Interconnector Project in Greece
Prysmian has completed the submarine laying operations for the Evia, Andros and Tinos islands interconnections. The Group developed, supplied and installed the first non-metallic armoured cable, whose armour has been designed with a composite material based on High Modulus Synthetic Fibres, which sh