Polarcus Limited recently announced that the Company has received a Letter of Intent for a 3D marine seismic acquisition project for an undisclosed client. The project, subject to the execution of a service contract, will commence in Q3 2011 and is expected to run for approximately 35 days. Polarcus
The Islamic Republic of Iran navy saved a MV Ocean bulk carrier as it confronted pirates for the 12th time since late March, reported ISNA… (TrendAz) [mappress] Source: TrendAz, May 31, 2011;
Qatar said on Sunday that it had signed an agreement with Egypt to establish two new ports with the potential to create more than a million… (ArabianBusiness) [mappress] Source: ArabianBusiness, May 31, 2011
The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office denied the claim by the Ofer Brothers Group that its ships had been authorized by Isr… (KUNA) [mappress] Source: KUNA, May 30, 2011;
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC), which is developing the 417-square kilometre Khalifa industrial zone (Kizad) between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, is… (ptinews) [mappress] Source: ptinews, May 27, 2011.
Wood Group’s Alliance Engineering has been awarded a contract to provide detailed engineering and design services for the Tamar Platform Project, including topsides facilities and deck structure, to be located offshore Israel. The Tamar natural gas field will be operated by Noble Energy and is locat
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has decided to impose sanctions on seven companies under the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) of 1996, as amended by the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act (CISADA) of 2010, for their activities in support of Iran’s energy sector. – The
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) unveiled yesterday the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad), at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai. The event was attended by over 200 VIP guests from various companies and industries in India. The guests were introduced to Kizad by Khaled Salmeen, Executive Vic
The first phase of dredging in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) seaport has been completed, Fahd Al-Rasheed, managing director & CEO of… (saudigazette) [mappress] Source: saudigazette, May 24, 2011
Guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) assisted the crew of Pakistani flagged fishing vessel Al Sohail May 18… (Navy) [mappress] Source: Navy, May 23, 2011
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
Further to the announcement of 7 April 2011, Lamprell , a leading provider of specialist engineering services to the international oil & gas and renewables industry, announce the proposed recommended acquisition of all the issued and to be issued shares of Maritime Industrial Services Co. Ltd. Inc.
Rio Tinto, Maersk Line, Cargill and BP Shipping are among the maritime giants calling on the industry today to build and convert ships to the highest standards of energy efficiency. Members of the Sustainability Shipping Initiative launched a “case for action”, analyzing the global trends shaping th
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Monday launched the RAK Maritime City, RAK’s fifth port facility and the UAE’s newest maritime free zone, at a function held at the Al Hamra Convention Centre here. The launch event also had the prese
