Business & Finance
Golden Ocean, Frontline Invest in Bunkering JV with Trafigura
The JV is expected to start operations in the third quarter of 2019.
Work on Hydrographic Research Vessel Geo Ranger in Full Swing
The construction activities on the hydrographic research vessel Geo Ranger for Geo Plus B.V. are moving ahead according to plan, the Dutch Shipyard Royal Niestern Sander said in its latest announcement. Once operational, this vessel will be available to charter by parties conducting hydrographic sur
Southsea Coastal Defense Designs Submitted for Planning
Work to build new sea defenses which will ensure the safety of more than 8000 properties and 700 businesses took a step forward as the planning application for the Southsea Coastal Scheme was submitted for approval to the local planning authority, the Portsmouth City Council reports. “The Scheme, wh
NKT Offshore Cables for Swedish Grid Upgrade Project
NKT has won the sea-section of a project to replace overhead lines with 420 kV high-voltage AC power cables between the Beckomberga and Bredäng quarters of the Swedish capital of Stockholm. The upgrade of the connection will strengthen the stability of the local grid system to accommodate increased
James Fisher Marine Services Adds Survey & UXO Manager
James Fisher Marine Services (JFMS) has appointed Dr Jennie Kevis-Stirling as its survey & UXO manager. Taking up the role with more than 15 years specialist experience in the survey industry, Dr Kevis-Stirling has previously worked with academic oceanographic institutions in the United States, befo
Chysaor extends North Sea assets support deal with Peterson
Energy logistics provider Peterson has been awarded a contract extension with Chrysaor to support operations on the UK independent’s North Sea assets.
Iberdrola Sells 40% East Anglia One Stake
Iberdrola has entered into an agreement with Green Investment Group (GIG), part of Macquarie Group, to sell a 40% share in the East Anglia One offshore wind farm. Iberdrola will continue to be the majority shareholder with a 60% stake in the 714MW wind farm located offshore Suffolk in the UK. Accord
Equinor awards new contract to PSV Stril Pioner
Norwegian shipping company Simon Møkster has been awarded a contract for its platform supply vessel Stril Pioner by compatriot oil company Equinor.
EU Greenlights State Aid for Croatia’s Krk LNG Terminal
The European Commission said that the project would contribute to the security and diversification of energy supplies.
Drewry: Modest Growth Expected for Global Container Port Demand
Most world regions would see an increase in average terminal utilisation.
Viper Innovations Marks V-LIFE Milestone
Subsea technology and engineering company Viper Innovations has seen a total number of installations of the V-LIFE monitoring system by global operators hit 100 units this month. The V-LIFE is a preventative and active ‘healing’ solution for subsea cables experiencing low insulation resistance cause
ForSea to Convert Mercandia 4 to Freight-Only Ferry
ForSea, formerly HH Ferries, has decided to convert Mercandia 4 to a pure freight vessel.
Increasing Biodiversity by Creating Habitat for Marine Species
Bournemouth University (BU) is conducting an investigation on how artificial rock pools fixed to harbor walls can increase biodiversity by creating a habitat for marine species. “BU is looking at how to protect species from ‘coastal squeeze’ – an effect caused by rising sea levels that reduces the h
Highlights of the Week
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