Green Marine
Statoil Hires Two PSVs from Blue Ship Invest’s Fleet
Two of the six PSVs in the Blue Ship Invest fleet, ‘Blue Thunder’ and ‘Blue Guardian’, have been contracted for long-term work for Statoil. ‘Blue Thunder’ has been working for Statoil since April, and this contract ends on 23 January. Statoil has now entered into a new 6-month contract for this vess
UK: Tidal Transit Celebrates 20,000 Safe Passenger Transfers
On 10th December 2013 Tidal Transit celebrated the completion of 20,000 safe passenger transfers from its three personnel transfer vessels (PTVs) to wind turbines situated in the North Sea. Announcing this notable achievement, Tidal Transit Commercial Director Leo Hambro said: “I suspect that very f
Nirint to Use Rhenus Deep Sea Terminal on Maasvlakte (The Netherlands)
From the start of next year, Rotterdam shipping company Nirint will use the Rhenus Deep Sea Terminal on the Maasvlakte instead of Moerdijk. The Nirint vessels have called at the latter port, with its far inland location, for sixteen years in a row. Nirint provides services to ports including Saint P
DNV GL Launches New Global Brand
DNV GL launched new global brand and new identity. The three coloured lines in the new DNV GL logo represent the company’s working context: sea, land, sky. “In defining our new identity as DNV GL, our company’s vision of making a ‘global impact for a safe and sustainable future’ has never been more
Kongsberg Releases New EM 2040 Model with Dual TX
The new EM 2040-04 dual TX model, which consist of two TX-Transmitters and two RX-Receivers is designed for mapping in shallow areas at higher speed and will deliver high resolution, accurate survey data and great range performance (both depth and swath width) at the highest resolution available in
Last Foundation Installed at DanTysk OWF
After nine months of construction, the last of the 80 foundations for the DanTysk offshore wind farm has been installed. The up to 65 metres long and up to 950 tonnes heavy, cylindrical steel foundations – monopiles – were anchored in the seabed using a special hammer. Work was done in water depths
HOTCHIEF Commissions VIDAR Offshore Jack-Up Vessel (Germany)
In the next few days, HOCHTIEF Solutions will commission a further powerful jack-up vessel for the construction of offshore wind farms. In the company of around 300 guests from the European offshore market the ship named VIDAR will officially be commissioned in Bremerhaven on December 12. The jack-u
ITIC Says Broker Follow-Up Is Vital in Fluctuating Markets
ITIC says that the failure of shipbrokers to follow up on time-sensitive messages can have serious financial consequences, particularly in fluctuating spot markets. In its latest Claims Review, ITIC cites the case of a ship fixed for a trip time charter for two voyages, with an option for a third. T
PRONAUTAS Installs ECDIS on Jan De Nul Vessels
PRONAUTAS and Jan De Nul Group have announced a new partnership to roll out an ECDIS implementation program onboard Jan De Nul vessels. PRONAUTAS will deliver and install Transas Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS in Premium configuration with radar overlay. Jan De Nul Group operates one of the world´s most mod
PRONAUTAS to Implement Ku-Band VSAT Solutions on CFL Fleet
Dutch shipping company CFL has chosen PRONAUTAS to implement the proven Ku-Band VSAT connectivity solutions on all vessels in their fleet. Headquartered in Amsterdam and well known for its innovative market approach, CFL owns and operates a fleet of young and flexible eco-friendly multi-purpose vess
Total Charters FSO from KNOT
KNOT FSO 1 AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS, of which NYK has a 50 percent share, has signed a time-charter contract with Total E&P Norge AS for a floating, storage, and offloading unit (FSO). For this project, a KNOT shuttle tanker will be converted into an FSO unit
DMCA Delegation Meets with IMO Secretary-General
A high-profile delegation from Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), met with His Excellency Mr Koji Sekimizu, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), in London and discussed the latest developments regarding the implementation of Dubai’s Maritime Sector Strategy (MSS) st
NERC Exercises Option on RRS Ernest Shackleton
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) declares its first option for a one year extension of the bareboat charter for “RRS Ernest Shackleton”. The option will be effective from August 2014. “RRS Ernest Shackleton” has been on a long-term charter with NERC`s British Antarctic Survey since Au
Vana Tallinn Line Sells MV Adriatica Queen
Vana Tallinn Line Ltd., a subsidiary of AS Tallink Grupp has come to an agreement with Allferries SA to sell the motor vessel Adriatica Queen (ex. Vana Tallinn). Parties have agreed not to disclose the transaction price. The cash flow from the transaction is not significant to the consolidated resul