Business & Finance
Offshore Renewables Bring LOC to UK North East
LOC Longitude, part of LOC Group, has opened an office in Newcastle to better serve the offshore renewables market in the UK North East. According to LOC, the office will host geotechnical, geological, naval architecture and marine systems consulting engineers to serve its client base in the region.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Chooses Jotun HPS for 42 Ships
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has decided to optimize hull performance of 42 of its vessels with Jotun’s anti-fouling coating system.
Russia Authorized to Survey Cyprus-Flagged Ships
The deal includes the extension of the scope of the RS authorisation by the Cyprus MA effective from August 1.
Ponant Plans to Acquire Paul Gauguin Cruises
The cruise line operates the 1997-built cruise ship Paul Gauguin in French Polynesia and the South Pacific.
Port of Rotterdam Taking Pronto Data Exchange Platform Global
Maersk and Shell are the first partners of a company set up to offer Pronto worldwide.
Readers’ Picks of the Week (August 5-9, 2019)
Here are the most popular news from last week.
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (August 5 – 11, 2019). Lamu Port’s First Berth Complete The LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority (LCDA) has announced that the first of the proposed 32 berths at the Kenya’s Lamu Port is now 100% complete. CEM
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (August 05 – August 11). https://subseaworldnews.com/2019/08/06/saipem-to-set-up-gulf-of-mexico-spool-base/ https://subseaworldnews.com/2019/08/08/dof-subsea-in-new-decommissioning-contract-win/ https:
Klaipėda Oil Terminal to Make Room for Larger Tankers
Once the works are done, KN will be able to receive 3 tankers simultaneously at the terminal.
Euronav Takes USD 100 Mn Loan to Prepare for IMO 2020
The loan was taken in order to help the company prepare for IMO’s 2020 sulphur cap.
Omantel Supports Subsea Optical Fiber Communications School
Omantel, a global player in the integrated telecommunications market, has become a key supporter of the Subsea Optical Fiber Communications 2019 International Summer School, presented by Google and the OSA Foundation. Intended for early stage researchers, engineers and Ph.D. or master’s degree stude
Ryder Geotechnical Opens New Office in Newcastle
Ryder Geotechnical, part of Tekmar, has opened a new office in central Newcastle. The office will serve as headquarters for Ryder Geotechnical who currently have a team of five but have the space to double over the coming year. Fraser Gibson, director of Ryder said: “Opening this office in central N
Klaipeda EUR 22.5M Reconstruction Agreement Signed
AB Klaipedos Nafta (KN) and the Klaipeda State Seaport Authority (KSSA) have signed a EUR 22.5 million tripartite agreement with joint venture partners UAB Tilsta and UAB Fegda for the ‘Reconstruction of Klaipeda State Seaport Quay No. 1,’ located at Buriu st. 19 in Klaipeda. On the basis of the tri
CMB, Tsuneishi Team Up on New Hydrogen-Powered Ferry
Compagnie Maritime Belge and Tsuneishi Facilities & Craft are to build a hydrogen-powered ferry.