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New Videotel’s Ship Security Training Suite Gets MCA Approval
Videotel has been granted MCA approval on a new training suite designed to meet the forthcoming STCW rules on Ship Security Training. From 1st January 2014, security training will fall into three categories, in that all seafarers must demonstrate an understanding of the security threats to their ves
STCW for Seafarers Final Rule Published
The U.S. Coast Guard announced on Tuesday the publication of the final rule “Implementation of the Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, and Changes to National Endorsements” in the Federal Register. This final rule w
Chart to Provide LNG Fuel System for Marine Emissions Reduction Project in Hamburg
Chart Industries, Inc., a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment used in the production, storage and end-use of hydrocarbon and industrial gases, today announced that Chart Ferox, a.s., a member of its Distribution and Storage (D&S) segment in Europe, has been awarded
Aquatic Supports DeepOcean Training Programme (UK)
Industry experts from Aquatic Engineering & Construction Ltd, an Acteon company, have presented the company’s work and subsea operations to support DeepOcean UK’s graduate training programme and new conversion engineering programme. Martyn Conroy, Aquatic EMEA and Americas business development manag
‘Brave Tern’ Prepares for Work at Global Tech I (Germany)
From now on, the jack-up vessel Brave Tern from Fred. Olsen Windcarrier will work on the installation of wind turbines in the Global Tech I wind farm. This means, according to plan, a second vessel will supplement the installation work of towers and nacelles in addition to HOCHTIEF’s vessel Thor at
‘Seahorse’ to Lay Rocks at West of Duddon Sands (UK)
A rock placement vessel ‘Seahorse’ is now at the West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm site and will start to lay rocks as a scour protection around all of the turbine bases. ‘Maersk Responder’ is currently in Liverpool for mobilisation and can be expected to arrive on site early next week to carr
Navios Europe Takes Delivery of Four Additional Vessels
Navios Europe Inc. (“Navios Europe”) announced today that it has taken delivery of four additional vessels out of the ten vessel acquisition from HSH Nordbank AG (“HSH”). Including these four vessels, Navios Europe has taken delivery of nine vessels in total. The remaining vessel is expected to be d
PNA Searches Tenders for Installation of Foundations at Port of Cherbourg, France
Ports of Normandy Authority (PNA) has issued a call for tenders for the production and installation of foundations for marine renewable energies at the Port of Cherbourg. With an aim to make Cherbourg a major offshore renewables hub, the PNA is now strengthening the infrastructure of the port by con
InterManager President Highlights ‘Interesting Times’ in His New Year Message
The shipping industry has shown great resilience in battling through the recent economic downturn, according to InterManager President Gerardo Borromeo. But he urged caution following a recent jump in new build tanker orders, stating: “We live in interesting and challenging times”. In his New Year m
Fugro to Provide Precise Satellite Positioning for DOF Fleet
Fugro has won a contract from DOF ASA for the provision of precise satellite positioning for the entire DOF fleet of more than 70 vessels globally. The contract is valid for a firm five years with two optional years and also includes the new vessels of DOF’s continuously expanding fleet. DOF is one
Bumi Armada Inks Contract for Kraken FPSO
Malaysia-based international offshore oilfield services provider, Bumi Armada Berhad announced that its nominated wholly-owned subsidiary, Armada Kraken Pte. Ltd. has signed a bareboat charter contract with EnQuest Heather Limited, EnQuest ENS Limited, First Oil and Gas Limited, Nautical Petroleum L
Norway: Bergen Group Receives LoI for Floatel Superior
Bergen Group Hanøytangen has been awarded a Letter of Intent (LOI) from Floatel International for a yard stay and rig modification at Hanøytangen for the semi-submersible accommodation vessel Floatel Superior. The LOI comprises various yard services and modification work to be carried out during the
Boa Marine Extends Charter Contract for ‘Polar Queen’
Boa Marine Services Inc. today exercised its second option to extend the charter party for the subsea vessel “Polar Queen” with one year, until April 2015. The vessel has been on charter with Boa Marine Services since October 2012. The Polar Queen is a purpose-built ROV Survey / Construction Vessel.
MSC Cruises Starts Multi-Million Programme for Its Lirica Class Ships
MSC Cruises recently announced a multi-million euro programme that will involve all four of its Lirica class ships over the next two years. The almost €200 million “renaissance programme” has been commissioned from FINCANTIERI in Italy, one of the world’s leading shipbuilding companies, and will be