Business & Finance
Report: Northern Ireland Not Fit for Fixed Offshore Wind
Northern Ireland’s coastline is not suitable for fixed offshore wind farm development, according to a report by the Department of Economy. The report writes that as 99% of Northern Ireland’s potential offshore wind sites are located within 13km off the coast the visual impact would represent a signi
Next Geosolutions Wins in Mediterranean Sea
Next Geosolutions has recently been awarded three marine survey contracts from three different clients to be accomplished in direct continuation in the Mediterranean Sea. The projects will involve a full range of marine survey disciplines including onshore, nearshore and offshore activities, most of
Nord Stream Completes Annual Pipeline Maintenance
Nord Stream has completed all planned maintenance works on the twin gas pipelines. Between 16 July and 27 July 2019, all planned maintenance works on mechanical components, as well as testing of the automation system were carried out. After the temporary shutdown of the pipeline system, gas transmis
European Commission Extends Dutch Tonnage Tax Breaks to 2028
The three extended measures refer to a reduced tonnage tax rate for large vessels exceeding 50,000 net tons.
Sovcomflot to Order LNG-Fueled MR Tanker Trio
The first of the vessels, that will be chartered to a Novatek subsidiary, are scheduled for delivery in 2022.
Readers’ Picks of the Week (July 22-26, 2019)
Here are the most read stories of the previous week.
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (July 22-28, 2019). Keel Laid for Jan De Nul’s TSHD Galileo Galilei A keel laying ceremony for Jan De Nul Group’s 18,000m³ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) has taken place at the COSCO Shipping Heavy Industr
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (July 22 – July 28). https://subseaworldnews.com/2019/07/23/technipfmc-lands-seagull-iepci-contract-from-neptune-energy/ https://subseaworldnews.com/2019/07/24/subsea-7-bags-offshore-wind-farm-cable-co
Diana Offloads Panamax Bulker
Greek Diana Shipping has decided to dispose of Nirefs, a 2001-built Panamax bulker.
Eni sees profit drop in 2Q
Italian oil and gas company Eni saw its profit drop by 66% in the second quarter 2019 when compared to the same period last year.
European Commission Okays Support for Six French OWFs
The European Commission has approved the support for six French offshore wind farms selected in the country’s first two tendering rounds. The projects include Courseulles-sur-Mer, Fécamp, Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Brieuc from the Round 1 tender in 2012, as well as Round 2 winners Dieppe-Le Tréport and
Uljanik Hands Over Discovery Ship Scenic Eclipse
Scenic Eclipse, the world’s first discovery yacht, has been delivered.
Granny’s Bay Coastal Protection Work Moves Ahead
Work has recently started at Granny’s Bay, as part of the £22 million coastal protection project along the Fylde coast, VolkerStevin reports. VBA, a joint venture between VolkerStevin, Boskalis Westminster and Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has been awarded an extension to the contract t
Mammoet to acquire rival heavy lifter ALE
Dutch heavy lifting and transportation company Mammoet has agreed to buy UK rival firm ALE for an undisclosed amount.