EXMAR and BW Gas have reached an agreement to swap 2 of EXMAR’s “VLGC’s” ( Very Large Gas Carrier) against the “Midsize” Fleet of BW Gas. The Vessels involved are: EXMAR: Flanders Liberty – 84,597 CBM – built 2007 Flanders Loyalty – 84,631CBM – built 2008 BW Gas: BW Hugin – 35,000 CBM – […]
Pirate attacks on the world’s seas totalled 266 in the first six months of 2011, up from 196 incidents in the same period last year, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB) Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) revealed today. More than 60% of the attacks were by So
BP Norge AS has received consent for continued use of the Hod 4” gas lift pipeline until 31 December 2014. Hod is located in the North Sea in block 2/11, 13 kilometres south of Valhall. The licensees are Amerada Hess Norway AS (62.5%) and BP Norge AS as operator (37.5%). The field was discovered in
nkt cables has signed a contract with DONG Energy and ScottishPower Renewables (part of Iberdrola Renovables) for supply of on- and offshore high voltage cables, including delivery and installation of accessories for the West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm. The West of Duddon Sands project will
Global Marine Systems Limited has announced a major upgrade of its CS Sovereign vessel. Global Marine‟s marine engineering team worked closely with an offshore handling equipment supplier, to design and build two 2,300 tonne turntables, in order to expand the ships capability for a further round of
In the Prinses Amaliahaven this summer, the first 500 metres of the total 1,150-metres deep-sea quay for the Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) container terminal will be prepared for delivery, metre by metre. Fenders and bollards will be installed on the quay. In some places, the salt water is already s
Cornwall Council cabinet today unanimously approved proposals for the development of the Port of Falmouth that will create and protect… ( businesscornwall ) [mappress] Source: Businesscornwall, July 14, 2011;
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. announced today that the Company has entered into a new time charter agreement forone of its Supramax vessels. The M/V Davakis G., a 54,051 Supramax dry bulk carrier built in 2008, has entered into a time charter agreement for a period of about twelve to about eighte
Scorpio Tankers Inc. announced today that it has amended its 2010 Credit Facility converting it to a reducing revolving credit facility from a term loan and that it has agreed to time charter-in two vessels. The Company executed an amendment to its 2010 Credit Facility with Nordea Bank Finland plc,
In response to unfavourable trading conditions, Hamburg Süd will rationalise its services between North Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. From the first week of August onwards, the existing two-sling concept is to be reconfigured with the aim to ensure the same comprehensive port coverage while
The UK’s leadership in the development of wave-generated power continued apace as wave energy developer Aquamarine Power invited Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond MSP to unveil the Oyster 800, the company’s next-generation hydro-electric wave energy converter. 800kW device At a ceremony at Burn
About 55 million years ago, a massive chunk of land rose up from the floor of the North Sea, giving birth to a wild and beautiful river… (thestar) [mappress] Source: Thestar, July 14, 2011;
Work is due to get under way early next month on a £20 million redevelopment of Scrabster harbour… ( johnogroat ) [mappress] Source: Johnogroat, July 14, 2011;
Offshore Energy again attracts leading companies to its two-day conference. IHC, Jumbo and Van Oord are among the confirmed speakers at Offshore Energy, Shell, GdF Suez and Chevron are invited. Conference delegates can choose from a wide range of separately bookable half-day conferences and brief to
