From the United States to Singapore and Hong Kong, Maersk has won praise and awards for its focus on the environment. The awards reflect the increased visibility of Maersk Line’s and Maersk Tankers’ environment initiatives. In Singapore, Maersk Line has been awarded “Best Green Service Provider – Sh
Joint efforts by Inocean and scientists at University of Gothenburg could restore life to the Baltic Sea through the Baltic Deepwater Oxygenation project. Based on research performed by Professor Anders Stigebrandt at the University of Gothenburg, engineers at Inocean under the management of Vice Pr
DNV has signed an agreement with the Swedish Transmission Research Institute (STRI) in an effort to meet the increasing market demand for advanced solutions for power transmission in the offshore and wind energy sectors. “There are two fundamental drivers behind the decision to collaborate,” says Kj
Dolphin Geophysical AS has reached agreement with LOTOS Exploration & Production Norge AS, acting as Operator on behalf of the License Group in PL 503, for the acquisition of a 1563 square km of 3D Seismic in the North Sea. The project will be acquired with Dolphin fleet’s recent addition, the M/V A
Sevan Marine ASA , a company specialized in owning, operating and licensing FPSOs and drilling units, based on its patented cylindrical floater technology announces fleet commercial uptime. In Q1 2011, the FPSO Sevan Piranema had a commercial uptime of 88% due to continued problems with the gas cool
The Dutcham Trade Award 2010-2011 is dedicated to Van Oord Offshore for best business achievement in Brazil. The trophy was assigned to the Dutch dredging company for their succesfull merits in the Brazilian offshore industry. At the ceremony on May 17 in São Paulo the jury of the Brasilian-Dutch Ch
The IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has approved Interim guidance on the employment of armed security personnel on board ships transiting the Somali coast, the Gulf of Aden and the wider Indian Ocean. The MSC approved an MSC Circular on Interim guidance to shipowners, ship operators, and shipmas
First contract of its size in wind industry set to make significant cost reductions SMart Wind (a joint venture between Mainstream and Siemens Project Ventures) & Mainstream Renewable Power today announced the signing of a five year framework agreement with Fugro Geoconsulting Ltd. to carry out deta
Dolphin Group ASA announced that 3D vessel Polar Duke yesterday entered into production on her first project for TGS Nopec ASA in the Norwegian sector of the Barents Sea. Polar Duke was taken on charter in Stavanger on May 10th and mobilised directly on prospect in less than ten days and is presentl
At a major event at its Diesel Research Centre in Copenhagen Thursday, MAN Diesel & Turbo presented its ME-GI gas engine to a 300-strong invited audience of customers, licensees and journalists. The unveiling of the two-stroke engine represents the culmination of many years’ work that began in the 1
Sartor Offshore has secured a contract 3 year firm + 5 yearly options with Ithaca Energy UK Ltd. Ocean Sprite expected to commence the new contract at Athena field in October 2011, as a field support vessel and ERRV. Ocean Sprite is a Multi Role Offshore Support Vessel (PSV/ Standby/ Rescue). The ve
Classification society ABS announces the opening of an office in Stavanger, Norway to further extend its global reach and provide dedicated support to its growing Norwegian client base. Known for its leadership in offshore classification and technology, the society’s Stavanger office will be staffed
In conjunction with carefully selected industry partners L&N have successfully designed an industry unique SubSea H.I.P.P.S. package for the Norwegian sector. Managing Director, Alastair Chalmers comments ‘Using our latest 3D AutoCad software our team have engineered a solution which not only meets,
Plans are in the pipeline to turn the Port of Workington into a major European player by developing links with consumer shipping. The move is potentially… (timesandstar) [mappress] Source: timesandstar, May 20, 2011
