Business & Finance
NKT Cables Preferred for Dogger Bank OWF Creyke Beck A/B
NKT has entered a preferred supplier agreement (PSA) as main contractor for delivery and installation of high-voltage DC on- and offshore export cable systems to the Dogger Bank offshore Wind Farms Creyke Beck A/B. The project is being developed as a joint venture by Equinor (50%) and SSE (50%). Dog
USPA Works Hard on Restoring Inland Waterways
The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) is continuing its work on restoring the guaranteed depths on inland waterways in the country. A 3,65 meter draft was achieved recently in the Kamyansky Reservoir on the Dnipro River, making possible to open the passage for cargo and passenger vessels in this
Magseis Fairfield Inks Node Crew Lease Deal
Magseis Fairfield has signed a 2-3 months contract for the lease of a MASS I node crew to a client in the Asia Pacific region. The contract includes nodes, containerized automated handling system and service personnel. It is scheduled to start in the fourth quarter 2019 when the nodes are released f
Haslar Marina Maintenance Dredging Underway
Jenkins Marine Ltd has started a routine maintenance dredging project in Haslar Marina for marina operators Dean and Reddyhoff. Haslar is an all tide 650 berth marina which requires regular maintenance dredging and this year there is an estimated 30,000m3 to dredge, with part of the dredge including
SeaBird Board Member Resigns
SeaBird Exploration has received resignation letter of Heidar Engebret as the member of the board. The nomination committee recommended Ståle Rodahl to replace Engebret. The board intends to call for an extraordinary general meeting in the near future to propose that Rodahl to be elected as a board
Feritech Gets New Sales Executive
Falmouth-based UK company Feritech Global has welcomed Dave Hampshire to the newly-created role of sales executive. Hampshire joins the team with over 40 years of international experience gained in the UK and abroad, encompassing fieldwork, managing sales, distributor management, and business develo
Fincantieri Lays Keel for MSC Cruises’ Longest Ship
At 339 meters, the MSC Seashore will be the company’s longest ship when it enters service in June 2021.
Van Oord and Shell Testing the Use of Biofuel
Together with Shell, Van Oord is testing the use of biofuel on its fleet with the aim of achieving a 70% emission reduction by 2050 compared with 2008. The biofuel reduces CO2 emissions by more than 40% compared with conventional marine fuel. This test fits in with the ambitions of both parties to r
Saint-Nazaire Offshore Wind Project Nears Construction Start
EDF Renouvelables and Enbridge have held a ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind project in France. Eolien Maritime France (EMF), a consortium of EDF Renouvelables and Enbridge, is developing the Saint-Nazaire project some 12km off the coast of Loire-Atlan
Saint-Nazaire Offshore Wind Project Nears Construction Start
EDF Renouvelables and Enbridge have held a ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind project in France. Eolien Maritime France (EMF), a consortium of EDF Renouvelables and Enbridge, is developing the Saint-Nazaire project some 12km off the coast of Loire-Atlan
Kvaerner invests in more space to increase productivity
Kvaerner has bought more production and warehouse space, as well as office facilities as part of its strategy to “increase competitiveness and position the company for future growth.”
Maersk jack-up lands more Martin Linge work
Equinor has exercised two options of two months each for the Maersk Drilling-owned Maersk Intrepid jack-up rig to continue working at the Martin Linge field offshore Norway.
Drewry: Automation Has Little Medium-Term Impact on Seafarer Demand
The take-up of autonomous shipping may not be as rapid as many industry observers expect, Drewry said.
2020 Bulkers Welcomes Second Newbuild
2020 Bulkers accepts delivery of the second 208,000 dwt Newcastlemax newbuild.