Damen delivered a floating booster station to a Chinese contractor working on a Middle Eastern job. The design of the containerized booster and the pontoons is based on maximizing the versatility of the complete unit, yet keeping transport practical and affordable. The booster station, type BS750, i
Grup Servicii Petroliere S.A. has been awarded the contract for pipelay and trenching services for the Hunter Pipeline Replacement Project by E.ON E&P UK LIMITED. The scope of work comprises installation of 8 km 8’’ pipeline between Hunter well head and Murdock K well, trenching and backfilling, sur
Europe needs to invest in improvements in European infrastructure to ensure economic growth. This is the opinion of a number of CEOs from European companies, including Hans Smits, Port of Rotterdam Authority. To this end, today, 24 October, they are signing a manifesto with the European Commissioner
After the contractors dredging Yarmouth Harbour accidentally cut through cables, power supplies to a swing bridge have been cut, reports BBC. Peter Hayward, Isle of Wight Council manager for highways and transport, said: “The council is working closely with the harbour commission to make sure repair
Le Havre port officials have introduced plans to make large investments in Chinese ports sector, according to chinadaily.com. Gerard Mercher, general manager of Le Havre Development, stated: “We are looking for opportunities to invest in Chinese ports especially in the second-tier cities, which have
Noatum Ports has received permission from the Valencia Port Authority to temporarily suspend work that it is undertaking on Muelle de Costa. The company announced plans to take another look at the project over the next nine months, and adapt it to the current needs of both the port and Spain’s econo
ABP Finance Plc announces that ABP Acquisitions UK Limited, its fellow group undertaking, is in discussions with the European Investment Bank for the provision of two corporate loans totalling around £125m. In accordance with the terms of ABPA’s existing financing, proceeds from the loans, if conclu
The Broads Authority is restoring a lost reed bed and eroded strip of land at Salhouse Broad using funding and the latest innovative technology from Europe. Erosion over the last 60 years from boat wash and wind has caused the land between Salhouse Broad and the River Bure to become significantly na
Today, Joep Athmer, the Director of Van Oord Offshore and Member of Offshore Energy Committee of Recommendation wished a warm welcome to the visitors of the Offshore Energy Conference and Exhibition 2012 on behalf of Navingo. The exhibition is being held in Amsterdam RAI for the second time in a row
APM Terminals was named “International Terminal Operator of the Year” for 2012 at the annual Containerisation International awards luncheon in London, with the company’s “ongoing investment programs at its terminals and its ability to implement and adapt very effectively global safety, security and
An innovative development, costing in excess of £60 million pounds, to regenerate the entire dock and marina area in Milford Haven has been viewed by over two hundred people during a series of public consultations, with the majority supporting the plans. Milford Haven Port Authority, which is behind
Two days ago, after cargo shifted in the hold, the dredger BG Stone 1 capsized off Torreso Strand, Odense, Kattegat. Within 45 minutes, the Danish Navy vessel “MHV 910” of the Flotilla 137 in Aabenraa arrived to the scene, according to sailors-club.net. The crew of four men were rescued by an Air Fo
The construction work on the Yarimca terminal in Turkey should commence very soon, according to the DP World top official. Rashid Abdulla, senior vice-president, Global Operation, DP World, stated: “The project is a part of 10 major port developments being carried out by the DP World, as part of its
Western Baltija Shipbuilding has launched the trailing suction hopper dredger Macuti, a FKAB D13 design which is being built for the Mozambican Ports and Rail Company (CFM) and the National Dredging Company (EMODRAGA). The vessel is funded by the Mozambican government and the Danish International De
