Vessel operating costs are expected to rise by 3.0 per cent in both 2012 and 2013 according to a new survey by international accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens. Lube expenditure and crew costs are the categories most likely to produce the highest levels of increase. The survey is base
Dolphin Drilling Ltd., a subsidiary of Fred. Olsen Energy ASA, has entered into a contract with an undisclosed client, for the provision of the new build Moss Maritime CS 60 E design semi-submersible under construction by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), which is to be named Bollsta Dolphin. The five
Maersk Line was the ‘clear winner’ for the Global Ocean Carrier of the Year at the Containerisation International 2012 Awards on 18 October in London. The judges were an independent panel of high profile individuals from across the maritime industry, and when announcing the award they said: “A clear
Siem Offshore and Stork Technical Services (RBG) Ltd. have entered into a charter agreement for one of Siem Offshore’s 2009-built Multi Role Service Vessel’s of MT 6017 Mk II design. The agreement is made at market terms and is for a firm period of two years from second quarter 2013, with two one-ye
Defence Infrastructure Organisation has announced plans for the Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Base Porting Infrastructure Project – HMNB Portsmouth. The project is for the design and construction of a secure tidal berth for the QEC Aircraft Carrier on Middle Slip Jetty comprising upgrading work to the
Starting point for the Bomin Linde LNG GmbH & Co. KG: The first project is the construction of a liquefied natural gas terminal intended to provide ships with the cleaner fuel in the Port of Hamburg. This is based on the successful completion of a feasibility study conducted by the Hamburg Port Auth
Focus on the specialised ships and innovative technologies that are proving resilient in difficult economic times in the maritime and offshore industries is ensuring that exhibition space at Europort 2013 (5-8 November 2013, Ahoy Rotterdam) is fast selling out. Increasingly, investors are backing sp
Seacat Services, the class leading vessel transfer operator, has announced that Resolute, its latest 24-metre, class-certified workboat, has been contracted to Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Limited, to work at the Greater Gabbard and Galloper offshore wind farms. With growing pressure to deliver a s
The Marine Technology Society Dynamic Positioning Committee has honoured Dr Steven Cargill, one of GL Noble Denton’s leading technical authorities, with its 2012 Distinguished Achievement Award. The prize recognises Steven’s contribution to the field of dynamic positioning (DP) throughout his 28-yea
The leading provider of multipurpose and heavy lift shipping services, German based BBC Chartering, announces strengthening of its commercial presence in the eastern Mediterranean by establishing a local representation through ‘BBC Chartering Turkey’ in Istanbul, effective November 1, 2012. The repr
Norwegian-based specialist subsea service company DOF Subsea Norway AS has secured a contract with Kystverket regarding survey of the wreckage and surrounding seabed of U-864. The first stage of the contract starts in December 2012 and comprises survey of mercury pollution in the wreckage area. The
The use of the world’s oceans as a dumping ground for harmful wastes has been systematically regulated and reduced under the terms of an international convention that, this year, celebrates 40 years since it was first adopted. The “Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Waste
A new engineering company has opened its doors in Hamburg: HeavyLift@Sea offers design and planning services for heavy-lift shipping and offshore projects. The ten-strong team around founders Lars Rolner and Hendrik Gröne takes on projects from designing individual chain hoists to developing special
Yesterday, the Minister for Business and Growth has presented a bill, making it possible for Denmark to ratify the Wreck Removal Convention and make adjustments pursuant to the EU Passenger Rights Regulation, and introducing new payment arrangements. Removal of wrecks The bill introduces an obligati
