The Netherlands has the best port infrastructure in Europe again. This is according to the World Economic Forum in ”The Global Competitiveness Report 2011-2012”, which was published recently. Singapore’s wet infrastructure, third in 2010, was deemed to be the best in the world. The Netherlands came
Approval of plans for development and operation (PDO) of the Stjerne and Vigdis North-East fields means that all four of Statoil’s first fast-track projects have secured the go-ahead. The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has given the nod for the two fields today, 16 September, after approving Hyme
Delmarva Power has granted NRG Bluewater Wind another contract extension, giving the offshore wind developer until the end… (delawareonline) [mappress] Source: delawareonline, September 16, 2011
The Fosnavag-based company is currently completing the supply vessel Saeborg B102 at Havyard Ship Technology in Leirvik in Sogn, Norway. And this time Havyard can proudly proclaim that the navigation and communications package is provided by the company itself. This includes Radar, Ecdis, Log, Echo
Amels will present two very interesting LIMITED EDITIONS yachts, the 54.3 metre ARIELA and 65.5 metre IMAGINE. Both delivered in spring, this is the first time these two yachts will go on display. ARIELA’s interior is designed by Laura Sessa and IMAGINE her interior by Andrew Winch Designs. Both LIM
Further interim guidance on the use of privately contracted armed security personnel (PCASP) on board ships to counter Somali-based piracy has been approved by an IMO intersessional working group. The Intersessional Maritime Security and Piracy Working Group of the Maritime Safety Committee, which m
On the 14th of September 2011 Uljanik Shipyard delivered the fourth Self-Propelled Cutter Suction Dredger, named “Niccolò Machiavelli”, to the Luxembourg company Jan De Nul S.A. Capellen G. D. Luxembourg that forms part of the Jan De Nul Group. As a reminder,the first dredger “Ibn Battuta” was deliv
Havyard Group has now developed its own concept of navigation and communications packages for vessels. Saeborg B102, which is close to completion, is the first vessel with such an equipment package from Havyard. The Fosnavåg-based company is currently completing the supply vessel Saeborg B102 at Hav
On the 14th of September 2011 Uljanik Shipyard delivered the fourth Self-Propelled Cutter Suction Dredger, named “Niccolò Machiavelli”, to the Luxembourg company Jan De Nul S.A. Capellen G. D. Luxembourg that forms part of the Jan De Nul Group. As a reminder,the first dredger “Ibn Battuta” was deliv
Alexey Miller, Gazprom Chairman, Harald Schwage, Member of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE, Henri Proglio, Chairman and CEO of EDF, and Eni CEO, Paolo Scaroni, today signed an agreement in Sochi, in the presence of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, establishing the entry of Wintersh
The United States on Tuesday removed an Israeli holding company from a sanctions blacklist for trade with Iran, clarifying a step taken… (Reuters) [mappress] Source: Reuters, September 16, 2011
InterManager members have called for more proactive methods to be developed in the protection of ships transiting pirate-infested trade… (Exim) [mappress] Source: Exim, September 16, 2011; Image: Napro
The I.M. Skaugen Group (IMS) announced that the last of the three vessels in the Wintergas series has been successfully delivered. The vessel will complete its gas trial and enter the Norgas fleet as a combination of gas and chemical vessel. The delivery has increased the Group’s liquidity with USD3
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-10 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations. Well 16/2-10 S will be drilled from the Transocean Leader drilling facility at position 58°51’16.10’’N 2°32’37.45’’E following completion o
