Incat Crowther announces the launch and delivery of Humber Guardian, the first of three new coastal survey catamarans. UK’s Mustang Marine delivered Humber Guardian to Briggs Marine in August. The vessel will be deployed by Briggs Marine to support coastal survey operations for the Environment Agenc
The federal government is funding two Richmond-based projects as part of its push to accelerate the development of offshore wind power. By Al Harris (richmondbizsense) [mappress] Source: richmondbizsense, September 13, 2011;
The federal government is funding two Richmond-based projects as part of its push to accelerate the development of offshore wind power. By Al Harris (richmondbizsense) [mappress] Source: richmondbizsense, September 13, 2011;
Maersk Line’s new service on the Asia–North Europe trade lane, will dramatically change the way shipping is done. It offers a daily cut-off at the same time every day, seven days a week, and always with the exact same transportation time. Containerised cargo will now be delivered with unprecedented
The Supervisory Board and Management of N-Sea announce that as of 12 September 2011 Mr Gerard Keser takes office as the new Managing Director of N-Sea. Leen Noordhoek, who has been Managing Director, ad interim, since May of this year, will become a Member of the Supervisory Board. From 2002 to 2011
International oil services company Aker Solutions takes its subsea business to Sweden through establishment of an office in Gothenburg. The objective is to tap into the Swedish engineering market to help further grow Aker Solutions’ subsea business. International oil services company Aker Solutions
Nordana was operating the only regular direct RoRo service from the US Gulf and East Coast into Libya until the unrest forced the temporary suspension of services in February. The official sanctions have now been lifted, which together with improved security in the region permits Nordana to resume s
Niko Resources Ltd. announces that it has reached an agreement with Hess Corporation in which a Hess subsidiary company will become a joint venture participant in the Kofiau Production Sharing Contract (PSC) in Indonesia. As a result of the farmout, Niko will operate with a 57.5% interest and Hess w
At its meeting in Moscow on 12 September, the Sovcomflot Board of Directors approved the Company’s strategy for the period until 2017, and reviewed the Company’s performance and results for the first half of 2011. Together with Government agencies, the Board also considered the status of preparation
Today the European Union has adopted a mandate to negotiate a legally binding treaty between the EU, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan to build a Trans Caspian Pipeline System. This is the first time that the European Union has proposed a treaty in support of an infrastructure project. The treaty will be
After successful seatrials and finishing of outfitting details, SIGMA Class Frigate Tarik ben Ziyad, built by Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) in Vlissingen, today was transferred to Rear Admiral Mohamed Laghmari, Commander in Chief of the Royal Moroccan Navy. Once again DSNS has proven to be
A survey commissioned by GL Noble Denton at the Offshore Europe conference in Aberdeen last week suggests oil and gas industry professionals are concerned over the lack of industry spending on research and development. Nearly three quarters (74%) of participants agreed that a lack of investment into
Antwerp Port Authority has expanded its presence in South America with the appointment of three new representatives: Fernando Bustamante, German Calderon and Henrique Machado Rabelo. Together they will make the advantages of Antwerp as a port better known throughout South America, and will strengthe
International oil services company Aker Solutions takes its subsea business to Sweden through establishment of an office in Gothenburg. The objective is to tap into the Swedish engineering market to help further grow Aker Solutions’ subsea business. The global subsea oil and gas market is expected t
