Green Marine
Contract Extension for BW Athena
BW Offshore has received a contract extension for the FPSO BW Athena with Ithaca Energy. The FPSO is employed on the Athena oil field on the UK sector. BW Athena was built in 1994 and converted to an FPSO in 1999. The primary term of the contract expires in Q2 2015, and Ithaca Energy has exercised [
NATO Continues Counter-Piracy Mission Until 2016
NATO Defence Ministers have decided to extend counter-piracy operation Ocean Shield until the end of 2016. Since August 2009, NATO ships have patrolled the waters off the Horn of Africa as part of the Operation. Their mission is to contribute to international efforts to fight maritime piracy and to
ITF, JNG Shake on 3 Year IBF Framework Agreement
The International Transport Workers’ Federation ITF and Joint Negotiating Group JNG have met in Indonesia to conclude negotiations for the creation of the new IBF Framework Agreement. The round of negotiations initially commenced in October 2013, when both parties met in St. Petersburg, to exchange
Blue Offshore Builds Largest Basket Carousel
Marine engineering and subsea cable installation equipment provider Blue Offshore Marine Services has successfully built a third and the world’s largest modular basket carousel. After contract award, the basket carousel, with loading tower and 15Te tensioner, was fabricated in 16 weeks and assembled
BOURBON FE to Sell Stake in OSVs Operating in Malaysia
Malaysian Group Tanjung offshore Berhard (Tanjung) and Bourbon Far East Pte. Ltd. (BOURBON FE) have entered into exclusive discussions for the sale of 51% ownership of 9 Bourbon Offshore Supply Vessels (OSVs) operating in Malaysia. In parallel, Tanjung has invited BOURBON to become a shareholder in
2013 Second Best for Deutsche Messe
Deutsche Messe AG, a trade fair company headquartered in Hannover, Germany, has just signed off on a very successful 2013. With consolidated revenues of more than $424m and a net profit of $18.2m, the company has delivered its second best result since 2001. The Chairman of the company’s Managing Boa
World’s Largest CONROs to Dock in Liverpool
Atlantic Container Line (ACL) has chosen the Port of Liverpool as the UK port of call for its new RORO/container ships, largest CONROs in the world. Peel Ports Group retained the transatlantic services and will make a $16.7m investment in Liverpool to widen the Seaforth Passage and create a dedicate
Dover Harbour Applies for Power Increase
Dover Harbour Board has submitted the Harbour Revision Order (HRO) to Government in order to increase its powers and deliver on its firm commitment to play a major role in the regeneration of both port and town. Tim Waggott, Chief Executive of the Port of Dover, said: “This is a great moment for the
Croatia-Slovenia Dispute Enters New Phase
The Arbitral Tribunal in the arbitration concerning a territorial and maritime dispute between the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Slovenia will hold a hearing at the Peace Palace from Monday June 2, 2014, to Friday June 13, 2014. Pursuant to the schedule for the hearing, each side will have
Statoil Chooses VERHOEF Freefall Lifeboat Systems
VERHOEF Aluminium BV from the Netherlands has been awarded a five year Framework Agreement by Statoil to provide freefall lifeboat systems, as well as related products and support services. “Since our initial contact in February 2012 we have exchanged a lot of information regarding our aluminium fre
Polarcus Completes Breagh Project
Polarcus has successfully completed acquisition of the Breagh multi-client project in the UK Southern North Sea five days ahead of schedule. The 840 sq. km RightBand(TM) project was acquired by Polarcus Naila towing an 8 x 75 x 6,000m spread and utilizing Polarcus’ infill management solution ensurin
Third in a Row for OOCL
Lloyd’s Register has confirmed that Orient Overseas Container Line’s (OOCL) emissions data reported into the BSR CCWG Environmental Performance Metrics Assessment (EPMA) tool are true and accurate. The confirmation supports OOCL’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from their vessel
Bluewater Claims Saipem Contract
Bluewater Energy Services B.V. has secured a contract with Saipem SA for the engineering of two complete deep water Turret Mooring Systems and the related procurement and construction of two Turret and Swivel Systems. The Turret Mooring Systems will be part of two converted FPSO units, owned by Tota
Siem Sells PSV
Siem Meling Offshore DA has entered into an agreement for the sale of the 2007 built Platform Supply Vessel “Siem Sailor” to a company controlled by O. H. Meling & Co. AS at a price of $49m. The Siem Sailor is a diesel electric driven supply ship and pipe carrier. It is specially designed for field