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Acta Marine’s Vessels Participate in Several Construction Projects
Acta Marine’s Shoalbusters are currently actively deployed in various Regions of the World. Several Maritime & Offshore construction projects have called upon the specialized Shallow draft fleet of Acta Marine. In Asia the Coastal Victory is engaged upon offshore support activities with a shallow dr
Semisubmersible ‘Island Innovator’ Gets AoC
Odfjell Drilling has, as manager for the semisubmersible Island Innovator received Acknowledgement of Compliance (AoC) from the Norwegian Petroleum Authority The rig is currently performing final testing before commencement of drilling operations. By issuing the AoC, the Petroleum Safety Authority N
Diana Shipping Announces Delivery and Charter of MV Artemis
Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels, yesterday announced that the Company, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, took delivery of the m/v “Artemis” (formerly “Shoyo”), a 2006 built Panamax dry bulk carrier of 76,942 dwt
OW Bunker Appoints New Vice President for Physical Division
OW Bunker, one of the world’s largest suppliers and traders of marine fuels and lubricants, announced the appointment of Søren Christian Meyer as Vice President of the company’s Physical Division. Mr Meyer has been appointed to the role to drive further growth in the company’s rapidly developing phy
BIMCO: Professionalism the Key to MLC 2006 Success
The “fourth pillar” of maritime regulation – the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) – is now in place and along with high hopes for trouble-free implementation, will be soon making its mark. Will it really make a difference? It is worth noting the level of consensus between the parties, which worked h
Skangass Inks Charter Contract with Anthony Veder
In 2010, Skangass entered into a long-term time charter contract for “Coral Energy” with shipowner Anthony Veder. Now Skangass signs another contract with Anthony Veder, for the ship ‘Coral Anthelia’. “The fact that we have to increase our LNG transport capacity at sea means that the demand for LNG
The Netherlands: KOTUG Tugs Provide Assistance for ‘Stena Spey’ Drilling Rig
The semi-submersible drilling rig Stena Spey arrived for a Special Periodical Survey (SPS) & upgrade at the Keppel Verolme Yard on April 8th, 2013. The KOTUG tugs assisted the rig to the yard. After this maintenance periode, the Stena Spey was shifted by four KOTUG tugs for an inclination test in th
Germany: Port of Kiel Extends Its Freight and Logistic Capacities
The RoRo facility for Berth No. 1, which has been completely refurbished at ADM Kiel by Nobiskrug GmbH, was installed this morning. The pontoon-feeder for the ferry aft ramps weighing 1,800 tons was floated into position and moored. Dr Dirk Claus, Managing Director at SEEHAFEN KIEL GmbH & Co. KG: “T
Registration Live for Offshore Energy and OWIM 2013
With less than 2 months to go the registration for both Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference and Offshore WIND Installation and Maintenance (OWIM) 2013 is now open at www.offshore-energy.biz. Hosted in Amsterdam RAI on October 15 & 16 the events expect some 500 exhibitors, 8,500 visitors and 900
Open International Registry on the Horizon
According to the latest Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control annual report, published on July 1 2013, Ukraine moved from the organisation’s black list to its grey list, which indicates certain improvements in flag performance. But will it bring real growth for the Ukrainian shippi
Gazprom Neft Shelf Publishes Summary Plan on Prevention of Spill Incidents and Oil Spill Response
“Gazprom Neft Shelf” LLC has published on its site the Summary Plan on prevention of spill incidents and oil spill response in the operating responsibility zone of Offshore Ice-Resistant Fixed Platform (OIRFP). The document reflects basic provisions of prompt response system and of interaction mecha
RS Contributes to Container Transportation Safety Enhancement
IMO Maritime Safety Committee by its CSC.1/Circ.143 circular approved Guidelines for Development of ACEP. The document shall play a significant role in enhancing container transportation safety. Approved Continuous Examination Programme (ACEP) allows the owners of containers to organise a more flexi
Norway: Eidesvik Completes Sale of ‘Viking Forcados’
Norwegian shipowner Eidesvik on Friday announced delivery of the vessel Viking Forcados to new owners. Earlier this month Eidesvik entered into a memorandum of agreement for the sale of the vessel. The Viking Forcados is a multi purpose support vessel designed to support diving, ROV and topside oper
Germany: Hansa Heavy Lift Appoints New Interim CEO
HANSA HEAVY LIFT board member Roger Iliffe has been appointed by Oaktree Capital, 100% shareholder of the shipping company, as interim CEO, and replaces Tomas Dyrbye whilst the company searches for a replacement. Oaktree’s plan is to continue significant investment into the project heavy lift market