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Imtech Strengthens Position in Belgium
Royal Imtech N.V. (IM-AE, technical services provider in and outside Europe) announces that it has acquired the Belgian maritime technical services provider Van Stappen & Cada NV. This company realises annual revenue of over 3 million euro. The acquisition will be paid in cash and will immediately c
UK: Scientists to Study Effect of Sea Power Generators on Wildlife
UK scientists will measure the effect on the marine environment and wildlife of devices that harness tide and wave energy using sonar technology that has, for the first time, been successfully deployed on the seabed. Renewable energy from tidal currents can be generated using turbines in the tidal f
Polish LNG Terminal on Schedule Despite Reported Delays
Despite the reported construction delay due to the financial problems at Italy’s Saipem and Poland’s PBG, Poland expects the planned LNG terminal at Swinoujscie to be finished on time, according to Reuters. Rzeczpospolita, polish newspaper said that construction is four months late due to the financ
The Netherlands: Veka-Group Develops Three New LNG Tankers
Veka-Group has developed three new LNG tankers, which can also be used as bunker ships. Two tankers are destined for short sea trips and/or coastal services. The third tanker, a LNG inland waterway bunker ship, is the first of its type in the world. The tanker sails almost completely on the ‘boil of
Germany: Blue Water Shipping Participates in Offshore Wind Event
In June 2012, Blue Water Shipping participated in Windforce 2012 in Bremen, Germany. This was the first time for an exhibition and conference in Germany to exclusively focus on offshore wind, and Blue Water Shipping was represented by Jacob Kjærgaard from Denmark, and Jörn Grüner from Blue Water Shi
Germany: Blue Water Shipping Participates in Offshore Wind Event
In June 2012, Blue Water Shipping participated in Windforce 2012 in Bremen, Germany. This was the first time for an exhibition and conference in Germany to exclusively focus on offshore wind, and Blue Water Shipping was represented by Jacob Kjærgaard from Denmark, and Jörn Grüner from Blue Water Shi
Norway: Snoehvit LNG Still Shut
Statoil’s Snoehvit LNG plant is still shut and it is uncertain if the production stop will have an influence on shipments delay, reports Reuters. Baard Glad Pedersen, Statoil spokesman said: “With a prolonged halt in production there will be consequences for deliveries. We are working to mend the pr
Two Lithuanian State Companies Reach Agreement on LNG Terminal
As Baltic Times reports, the Lithuanian state-owned Klaipeda State Seaport Authority and Klaipedos Nafta, on July 05 inked a cooperation agreement on an LNG terminal construction. “I am happy that an agreement was reached and rational and appropriate decisions were made. The agreement allows us to m
PSA in Gjøa Platform Inspection (Norway)
The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway last month carried out an inspection of GDF Suez’s and contractors’ work to to identify and follow up potential groups exposed to risk (RUG) on the Gjøa semi-submersible production platform, located 45 kilometres from land near the northern boundary of the North
Survey Ship HMS Echo Discovers Underwater Mountain in the Red Sea
Survey ship HMS Echo has discovered an underwater mountain the size of the Rock of Gibraltar as she sailed through poorly-mapped waters in the Red Sea. The ship came across the huge feature while searching for volcanoes on the seabed – and also located a WW2 wreck off the Libyan coast as her 19-mont
Greece: Vassiliki Marina Development Plan Includes Dredging
Dimos LeykadasGR has invited bidders to submit their offers for the construction of a leisure marina in Vassiliki in the northeastern part of the Royal Bay, in the southwestern part of the island of Lefkada. The project includes: – Construction of windward quay with hardcore and rock fill by natural
UK: Fraserburgh Harbor Commissioners Unveil Development Plan
Fraserburgh Harbor Commissioners have announced tender for the dredging works at the Fraserburgh area. Project details: Revised Scheme consists of marine civil engineering works comprising dredging of existing North Harbor basin, Entrance channel and short link to main harbor channel; – bored pile s
Peru LNG Ships Cargo to Spain
Peru LNG shipped a cargo of liquefied natural gas to Spain on July 11, according to PeruPetro S.A. The cargo is being hauled by the STX Frontier, a 153,600 cubic-meter tanker. The Peru LNG Project includes two parts: an LNG Plant with a Marine Terminal from which LNG is sent overseas, and a pipeline
The Netherlands: Plan for Port of Rotterdam’s LNG Station Step Closer
The plan for making liquefied gas (LNG) available as fuel for shipping in the Netherlands has come another step closer. According to Hans Smits, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, an agreement with ECT will make land available for a ‘filling station’ between the Gate (LNG) and Euromax (containe