Green Marine
‘California Highway’ Begins Shipping Toyota to Russia and Ukraine
The K Line’s vessel California Highway set sail for Russia and Ukraine yesterday, carrying the first Toyota Venzas exported through the Port of Brunswick, Ga. “The export of American-built Venzas to Russia and Ukraine further solidifies Toyota’s commitment to establishing its U.S. manufacturing oper
Denmark: Sea Installer, Sea Jack Complete Their Work at Anholt WF
More favourable weather conditions and less waves have really jump-started the wind turbine installation in Anholt Offshore Wind Farm. At the end of April, a total of 97 wind turbines had been installed in the wind farm. Now, only 14 wind turbines need to be installed before all 111 wind turbines ha
South Korea: GE Signs Multi-Million Deal for New Drilling Platform
GE’s Power Conversion business has signed a multi-million dollar contract with shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of Ulsan, South Korea. GE will supply electric power, propulsion systems and drilling drives for a new semi-submersible drilling platform HHI is building for Seadrill Ltd., which
Veripos Unveils New DP Visualisation Software (UK)
Aberdeen-based Veripos, world leaders in provision of high-precision GNSS positioning solutions for the offshore oil and gas industries, has extended its range of services for Dynamic Positioning (DP) applications with introduction of a new advanced visualisation software package, Orion. Designed to
The Netherlands: Vroon’s VOS Apollo Begins Two-Year Charter with Gupco
Vroon announced that its Offshore Services’ VOS Apollo will commence a two-year charter with Gupco this week. Gupco (Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company) is a 50% BP joint venture with Egypt’s national petroleum company. VOS Apollo, currently in Port Suez awaiting the start of this charter, is an anchor-
UK: Scira Offshore Renews Charter of ‘Eden Rose’
Tidal Transit’s personnel transfer vessel, Eden Rose, has been on charter to Scira Offshore Energy since May 2012. Initially it was transporting construction workers building the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm to site, and since this 88 turbine power plant was completed late last year, it has b
Wikborg Rein Appoints New Partners to Its Shipping and Offshore Team
International law firm Wikborg Rein has appointed two new partners to its shipping and offshore team. Birgitte Karlsen becomes a partner in the firm’s London office, which she joined in 2011 after two years working as in-house counsel for offshore oil and gas technology specialist Aker Solutions in
UK: DHB Gives Green Light to Barco de Vapor’s Ferry Service
Dover Harbour Board (DHB) confirmed that following two berthing trials and some modifications to the ship, mv Joline, Barco de Vapor has been given permission to commence a ferry service from the Port’s Eastern Docks ro-ro berths within specified weather limitations. Barco de Vapor has indicated tha
Scotland: Inverlussa Secures Seven-Year Contract
Inverlussa, an island based company has sealed a multi million pound business deal creating five new jobs. The latest expansion at Inverlussa Marine Services means the firm now employs 27 people and has almost doubled its workforce in a year, during one of the worst recessions on record. The Mull co
Rosmorport and Port of Ghent Sign MOU
On April 23, 2013 FSUE “Rosmorport” and Port of Ghent signed a Memorandum of understanding. The main issues for cooperation in the framework o the Memorandum will be: – Exchange of experience in the field of provision of navigation safety, implementation of port infrastructure development projects,
Digital Solutions on IMO Agenda
On 8-12 April 2013, the IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL) held a meeting, where efforts were made to spread digital processes to shipping. At the meeting, the possibilities of using electronic ship certificates were considered. The Committee approved an interim FAL resolution on ”Interim guidelines f
Astrium Services Releases Update for SkyFile Mail Software
Astrium Services, the global innovative provider of satcom enabled solutions, has released an update for its popular SkyFile Mail software, which provides more user flexibility and cost reductions on regular maintenance in addition to offering more possibilities to ‘Bring Your Own Device’ on board.
Seacat Wins Several Charter Contracts
Seacat Services, a leading offshore wind farm vessel transfer operator, has won several significant charter contracts for work taking place off the UK and German coasts. The contracts incorporate five separate offshore wind farm projects. During 2013 this will include; the 288MW Meerwind project, lo
Denmark: Maersk Line Appoints New Chief Commercial Officer
Maersk Line announced the hiring of Stephen Richard Schueler as Chief Commercial Officer, effective as of 27 May. Stephen is American, 46 years old, and joins Maersk Line from Microsoft Corporation where he was the head of global retail sales and marketing. Prior to Microsoft, Stephen was with Proct