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Bibby Line to Sponsor Flagship Maritime Event (UK)
Bibby Line Group has been announced as a Lead Sponsor for the forthcoming Maritime, Logistics and Energy (MLE) thematic within the International Festival for Business 2014 (IFB) in Liverpool. The sponsorship deal will see the Bibby Line Group name displayed prominently across all the 30-plus events
New 3D Seismic Contracts for Dolphin Geophysical
The high capacity 3D vessels of Dolphin Geophysical continue to build solid contract back-log in South America, with the award of an additional new 3D seismic contract with a duration in excess of 70 days. Dolphin will be utilising two vessels to cover the increased demand and recent awards in South
One of the World’s Largest Jackups Named
Maersk Drilling’s new ultra harsh environment jack-up rig Maersk Intrepid has been named at the Keppel FELS shipyard in Singapore. Maersk Intrepid is the first in a series of four ultra harsh environment jack-up rigs to enter Maersk Drilling’s rig fleet. The four jack-up rigs represent a total inves
MEPC: IMO Should Focus on Developing Global CO2 Reporting System
The IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), which starts on 31 March, will seek to make progress on the development of a global system of monitoring and reporting of CO2 emissions from ships. This is supported by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) which has made a detailed submi
RINA Strengthens Cooperation with HSSA
RINA Services and the Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association (HSSA) have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen their relationships in the fields of ship classification, safety, environmental protection awareness and training of personnel. Charalampos Simantonis, Chairman of the HSSA, says,
Seaway Secures Transportation Contract for Dudgeon OW Farm Project
Dudgeon Offshore Wind Limited has awarded Seaway Heavy Lifting the contract for the transportation and installation of 67 foundations and 1 substation as part of the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm project. The contract will cover storage, transportation and installation of monopiles, transition pieces,
CAP to Run the Port of Duqm for Next 28 Years
Consortium Antwerp Port (CAP) has successfully closed a 28-year concession agreement to operate, develop and manage the Port of Duqm and its industrial land. The agreement was signed between CAP, a joint venture between Rent A Port (RAP) and Port of Antwerp International (PAI), and the Sultanate of
Reach Subsea Inks Contract for ‘Dina Star’
Reach Subsea has signed a larger contract with an international company for the vessel Dina Star. The contract starts in June and has a duration of 4-6 months. The offshore operations will take place primarily in the High North areas. Dina Star has ice class 1B and De-Ice and will serve under this c
Sovcomflot Reports 2013 Results
Despite another challenging year for the international tanker industry, Sovcomflot maintained operating profitability and made good progress in implementing its strategy to develop and grow in the key gas and offshore sectors. 2013 Highlights Gross revenue: USD 1,262.8 million (2012: USD 1,353.0 mil
d’Amico Sells Handysize Tanker MT Cielo di Parigi
d ’ Amico International Shipping’s subsidiary d ’ Amico Tankers Limited has sold its Handysize product tanker vessel M/T Cielo di Parigi to clients of Sea World Management, SAM of Monaco for the amount of US$ 13,600,000. The payment of US$ 1,360,000 by the buyer equals to 10% of the Vessel sale pric
ABB and Van Oord Agree Exclusive Partnership
ABB has signed a three-year international maintenance contract with Van Oord, a worldwide contractor for dredging, marine engineering and offshore projects (oil, gas and wind). For Van Oord, this means best-in-class service at all times and in every location, lower failure rates and fewer repairs –
Transas Marine Reveals New Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator
Transas Marine has launched its new liquid cargo handling simulator LCHS 5000 TechSim LNG which is the first in the market to boast ship-to-ship transfer functionality. The new Transas LCHS 5000 TechSim product line includes simulators for LNG tanker, LNG terminal and LPG carrier. Ship-to-ship trans
Maritime Community Asks for Sensible EU Approach on 45-Foot Containers’ Circulation
The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA), the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and the Federation of Private Port Operators (FEPORT) have issued today a joint letter urging the Council of the EU to adopt a sensible approach regarding the circulation of 45-foot containers in the E
EDT Offshore Secures Charter Contract for PSV EDT Hercules (UK)
Aberdeen-based Specialist Subsea Services (S3) has signed a charter with EDT Offshore for the EDT Hercules vessel. The three year agreement, which comes with two additional one year extension options, will allow S3 to provide its full scope of ROV, survey and life of field services from the vessel,