Green Marine
BG To Use GDF Suez’s ‘Siddis Supplier’ for Offshore Operation in Norway
GDF SUEZ E&P Norge AS and BG Norge AS have entered into a contract for use of supply vessel in Florø. This was celebrated on board the Siddis Supplier on 30 May. BG will start drilling operations on the Knarr field in June. During this period, BG will be able to use GDF SUEZ’ supply […]
Three Ships Featuring ABB Systems Nominated for Energy Efficiency Award
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has systems onboard three out of the four ships shortlisted for Nor-Shipping’s prestigious Energy Efficiency Award. Nor-Shipping is a leading maritime event that takes place every second year in Oslo, Norway. The Energy Efficiency Award will be
ICS Releases Annual Review of Shipping Developments
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published its latest Annual Review of maritime policy and regulatory developments, in advance of its Annual General Meeting, which is being hosted by the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association in Oslo from 5-7 June. The 2013 Annual Review, which covers the
‘Grampian Sovereign’ to Commence Work for Talisman Sinopec in UK
Craig Group’s latest platform supply vessel, the Grampian Sovereign arrived in Aberdeen this week to commence her contract with Talisman Sinopec Energy UK Limited. The Grampian Sovereign is the largest vessel ever built by Craig Group. An IMT 982 design she is 83 metres long with an 18 metre beam an
Costamare Enters USD 500 Million JV to Expand Fleet of Container Vessels
Costamare Inc. announced yesterday that it has entered into a joint venture Framework Deed with York Capital Management Global Advisors LLC, a New York-based investment advisor firm, to invest jointly up to approximately $500 million in equity for the acquisition of container vessels. Under the Agre
Light Structures, GTT to Develop Sloshing Monitoring Systems for LNG Vessels
Light Structures, the leading producer of fiber-optic monitoring technology, has recently released its new Sloshing Monitoring system and announced yesterday that it has entered a marketing agreement with GTT, the French technology and engineering company who is the market leader of LNG (Liquefied N
Maersk Tankers Exits VLGC Segment
Maersk Tankers exits its VLGC segment by selling the fleet to the BW Group. The BW Group bought Maersk Tankers five owned vessels and takes over the five existing time charter commitments. The divestment is part of Maersk Tankers strategy to focus on fewer segments. Hanne B. Sørensen, CEO Maersk Tan
Moore Stephens Says Greek Tax Changes Will Affect Shipping Companies
International accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens said that changes recently approved by the Greek parliament to the country’s tax laws will impact companies engaged in the shipping industry. There is a new requirement for Greek shipowners to pay tonnage tax on ships operating under flags
Norway: Seagull Introduces JRC ECDIS Training Module
Norway-based Seagull AS has introduced an equipment specific training module for Japan Radio Co Ltd (JRC)’s ECDIS systems. Developed in close cooperation with JRC, one of the world’s leading ECDIS manufacturers, this latest addition to Seagull’s extensive library of computer-based training (CBT) mod
WTS, Roccheggiani Sign Co-Operation Agreement
Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions (WTS) has signed an agreement with Roccheggiani of Italy, which will see the two companies combine their competence in supply of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. WTS, which is among the leaders in complete HVAC system supply and Roccheggiani wh
SeaBird Secures Contract for ‘Osprey Explorer’ in South America
SeaBird Exploration Plc announced that it has been awarded work for approximately USD 16 million in the South America region with the vessel Osprey Explorer. In addition, the Hawk Explorer has now moved to Uruguay and commenced a 4,000 km survey for Spectrum. This survey will be covered under the cu
IMO Resolutions on Ballast Water Management and Climate Finalised
Two IMO resolutions on ballast water management and climate were finalised at the meeting, where the NOx requirements were also considered. Agreement was reached about a solution to when the Ballast Water Management Convention can enter into force. Furthermore, as regards the climate issue, the Comm
Seafarers Captured by Pirates Off Equatorial Guinea Released
Shipmanagers Leonhardt & Blumberg of Hamburg, Germany operators of container vessel “HANSA MARBURG”, on Friday, announced that the 4 seafarers who were taken from the vessel by armed men 130 miles south west of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea and held hostage, have now been released. The vessel was attack
Speed Limit for Commercial Shipping in Port of Hamburg (Germany)
In future, commercial shipping will have to observe a speed limit of 10 knots in the port of Hamburg. The speed limit is to help reduce erosions on the river embankment caused by waves generated by ships. So far the commercial shipping regulations applicable on the river Elbe require ships to travel