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SMM: GL Sees Bright Future for LNG as Ship Fuel, Germany
Efficiency, Innovation and Integration, these were the watchwords for the maritime industry of today and the future at the GL Group’s press conference at SMM 2012 in Hamburg today. The members of the media and industry stakeholders who had assembled for the presentations were first addressed by GL G
UK: Caledonian Geotech Appoints New General Manager
Dundee-based Caledonian Geotech (CG), a provider of near shore hyrdographic, geophysical and geotechnical services in the oil and gas, civil engineering and ports industries, has announced the appointment of a new general manager. James Hailstones, , takes up the role at the company, which is a subs
Greece Supports TAP Project
Greece’s Foreign Minister, Dimitris Avramopoulos, expressed the Greek government’s commitment to realizing the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) as the southern gas transport route into Europe at a meeting today with Kjetil Tungland, TAP’s Managing Director, and Michael Hoffmann, External Affairs Direct
Bosch Rexroth Develops Traction and Control System for Tugboat Winches, Germany
For Damen Shipyards, Bosch Rexroth developed and engineered both the hydraulic and electrical systems for the winches of a new tugboat. The Damen ASD Tug 3212 is a newly designed tugboat for assistance activities at offshore LNG and oil terminals and open sea loading stations for the mining industry
SMM: Workshop Held on CO2 Emissions in Shipping Industry, Germany
The stabilization of CO2 emissions in the shipping industry has been the burning topic at today’s CO2 and Greenhouse Gas Emissions workshop, held within the framework of SMM’s Global Maritime Environmental Congress (GMEC) in Hamburg, Germany. “The CO2 emission is a wide concern”, Torsten Schram, COO
BBB to Present New Service Products in Husum, Germany
BBB will present new service products from 18 to 22 September 2012 at HUSUM WindEnergy, where engineers of all departments will be available for discussions (Hall 7/B13). “Of course BBB attends this year’s HUSUM WindEnergy and has a booth there – our employees are already looking forward to that som
RenewableUK, Crown Estate Invite Nominations for 2013 Renewable Energy Health & Safety Award
RenewableUK and The Crown Estate announce that the submission period for the 2013 Renewable Energy Health & Safety Award is now open. The award aims to promote the development, implementation and sharing of best practice in health and safety across the sector. Organisations of any size are eligible
RenewableUK, Crown Estate Invite Nominations for 2013 Renewable Energy Health & Safety Award
RenewableUK and The Crown Estate announce that the submission period for the 2013 Renewable Energy Health & Safety Award is now open. The award aims to promote the development, implementation and sharing of best practice in health and safety across the sector. Organisations of any size are eligible
Damen Shipyards Presents AHTS 200 Design at SMM 2012, Hamburg
Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards has, at the SMM 2012 in Hamburg, presented its new Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel design, the AHTS 200. The anchor handler, a 200 ton bollard pull vessel, is one of several designs presented by Damen at one of the biggest maritime industry events in the world, th
Vice PM Says Ukraine Imports Most Expensive Gas in Europe
In 2011 alone Ukraine overpaid 6 billion dollars for natural gas, Ukraine’s Vice Prime Minister Serhiy Tihipko said in his interview with the British newspaper The Telegraph. “We have the most expensive gas in Europe… and we are not the richest country in Europe,” said Tihipko. In Q2 2012 Ukraine pa
Cuadrilla Requests Permit Extension for Use of Temporary Site, UK
Cuadrilla Resources, the British company exploring for gas in Lancashire, is to submit an application to Lancashire County Council to continue work at a temporary site near Hesketh Bank. A 10,500 feet deep well was drilled between August and November 2011 at the West Lancashire site. After the well
UK: New Generation Jack-Up Vessel Arrives for Gwynt y Môr
A new offshore wind farm installation vessel, the first of its kind in the UK, arrives into Cammell Laird Shipyard in Birkenhead today (Sat, 1 September) in preparation for its first operational activity at Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm. The new generation jack-up vessel, named Friedrich Ernestine,
Germany: ‘INNOVATION’ Sets New Milestone for AREVA Wind
INNOVATION, the new heavy lift jack up vessel inaugurated yesterday in Bremerhaven, will be used for the upcoming installation of AREVA M5000 proven technology. Purpose-built for offshore installation, it sets a new milestone for AREVA Wind’s comprehensive offer and further strengthens the group’s c
Germany: ‘INNOVATION’ Sets New Milestone for AREVA Wind
INNOVATION, the new heavy lift jack up vessel inaugurated yesterday in Bremerhaven, will be used for the upcoming installation of AREVA M5000 proven technology. Purpose-built for offshore installation, it sets a new milestone for AREVA Wind’s comprehensive offer and further strengthens the group’s c