Business & Finance
Flemish Government to Invest in Zeebrugge New Sea Lock
The Flemish Government has adopted the final preference decision for a new sea lock in Zeebrugge, confirming that the new sea lock will be built on the location of the old Visart lock. The Visart lock (1907) does no longer meet the modern standards of the shipping industry, the officials said in the
EIB Provides Funding for New Sweden-Finland RoPax
Kvarken Link Oy would use the funds to finance a new ferry. The vessel will connect Umeå, Sweden and Vaasa, Finland.
Energean moves to buy Edison E&P
Energean Oil & Gas has agreed to acquire Edison Exploration & Production from Edison for an initial consideration of $750 million.
KenzFigee, A1 Offshore Solutions in W2W team-up
Danish offshore vessel owner A1 Offshore Solutions has teamed up with the Dutch offshore lifting equipment specialist KenzFigee, to jointly provide services in the offshore oil, gas and wind industry space.
Drewry Lowers 2019 Container Growth Forecast to 3 Pct
Drewry confident that world trade will rebound in 2020, but much will depend on developments outside of carriers’ control.
Milestone for the Seine – Scheldt Project
The European Commission recently adopted a decision laying down the steps and timeline to complete the Seine – Scheldt cross-border project. The Seine – Scheldt project is a complex cross-border project, involving Belgium (the regions of Flanders and Wallonia) and France and involving works aiming b
Alcester Flood Scheme on Display
The Environment Agency is inviting Alcester residents to give their views on a flood scheme for the town. The town of Alcester lies on the confluence of the River Alne and River Arrow. It has been flooded a number of times over the years. The Environment Agency is now carrying out investigations in
Hydrex Propeller Buffing Approved in Belgium and Netherlands
Hydrex has developed a new method to clean propeller blades underwater in close communication with the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. This method complies with the environmental regulations in Belgium and the Netherlands and as a result, Hydrex has been given permission to cl
Italy: Judge Orders Release of Captain that Docked Migrant-Rescue Ship
Captain Carola Rackete was taken into custody after taking rescued migrants into the Italian Port of Lampedusa.
Equinor hires Eidesvik’s supply vessel on a long-term charter
Norwegian offshore vessel owner Eidesvik Offshore has said it has secured a contract with Equinor for one of its vessels.
Axxis Geo Solutions in Oslo listing
Offshore survey services company Axxis Geo Solutions is, as of Wednesday, a publicly listed company on Oslo Axess.
Irish Utility Targets Offshore Wind
Energia Group is implementing a EUR 3 billion investment program in Ireland’s renewable energy sector, which will include the offshore wind market. In addition to offshore wind, the Positive Energy program will include investments for onshore wind, solar power, hydrogen fuel, bio-energy and smart gr
EMEC Applies for Billia Croo Site-Wide Section 36 Consent
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is applying for site-wide Section 36 consent at its grid connected Billia Croo wave test site off the west coast of Orkney, Scotland. The Section 36 consent will further streamline the consenting process for EMEC’s clients, reducing the time and cost associat
Thun Tankers Takes Delivery of New L-class Tanker
Thun London will, just like its sister ship Thun Lidkoping, enter the Gothia Tanker Alliance network.