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Poland: Authorities Announce Tender for Dredging Work at Szczecin Area
Urzurd Morski w Szczecinie has announced a tender for improvement and modernisation of the main port, which includes the reconstruction and strengthening of about 8 km of the fairway under the project, Phase II, East and West. The project is located partly in the sea port of Winouj CIU, as well as i
Norway: DeepOcean Group Subsidiaries Change Name to DeepOcean
CTC Marine Projects Ltd., Trico Offshore Ltd. and Deep Ocean AS, all subsidiaries of DeepOcean Group Holding AS, announced that they are rebranding and changing name to DeepOcean. “The move is more than a name change,” says DeepOcean Group CEO Bart Heijermans. “We will operate as one company offerin
RenewableUK Signs MoU with Korean Wind Energy Association
RenewableUK, the trade and professional body representing the wind, wave and tidal energy industries, has signed an unprecedented Memorandum of Understanding with the Korean Wind Energy Association. At a signing ceremony in London, the two associations committed to an agreement to work together to i
RenewableUK Signs MoU with Korean Wind Energy Association
RenewableUK, the trade and professional body representing the wind, wave and tidal energy industries, has signed an unprecedented Memorandum of Understanding with the Korean Wind Energy Association. At a signing ceremony in London, the two associations committed to an agreement to work together to i
Poland: Officials Seek Bidders for Ostrow Replenishment Works
Dyrektor Urzurdu Morskiego w Gdyni has announced a tender for the shore replenishment works in the region of Ostrow. Estimated volume to be recharged amounts to about 76,800 m³. The scope of work related to the implementation of artificial recharge includes: a) Installation/disassembly of underwater
UK: Aberdeen Harbour Board Prepares Dredging Plan
Aberdeen Harbour Board has announced early information about widening and deepening the harbour navigation channel in order to accommodate the latest generation of vessels servicing the oil & gas and renewables industries, and infilling of the River Dee Dock with a view to creating an extra 20,000m2
UK: BaltShip Delivers First Foundations for Gwynt Y Môr Windfarm
BaltShip has successfully delivered the first of 80 shipments with offshore foundations for the Gwynt Y Môr Windfarm located in the Irish Sea. The first shipment was loaded in Germany on 11 April and 5 days later the vessel arrived safely into Liverpool (Cammell Laird) where the foundations will be
UK: Derry City to Get New Pontoon
Work is underway on the river Foyle to build a new pontoon ahead of the arrival of the yachts talking part in the Clipper Round the World Race, according to Derry Journal. A large dredger is in place on the river close to the marina at the Derry City Council offices and is currently […]
Ireland: Minister Opens New Pier in Cork
Simon Coveney, the Minister for Agriculture, officially opened a new €39.5m pier at Dinish Island in Castletownbere, Co Cork, according to tv3.ie. He said, “The new Dinish Wharf Development at Castletownbere Fishery Harbour Centre is an impressive piece of infrastructure. It provides a springboard t
Golar LNG Announces Insider Transactions (Bermuda)
Golar LNG, one of the world’s largest independent owners and operators of LNG carriers, announced that Board member Tor Olav Troim has on 27 April, 2012 extended a forward contract in respect of 175,000 shares in the Company. The new forward contract expires on 26 October 2012 at a price of NOK 173.
Switzerland: Nord Stream Adapts Control System, Gas Flow Resumes
Nord Stream completed the process of adapting the control system to integrate the two lines into a single automated twin-pipeline gas transport system. Following the two-week process that included adapting and testing the integrated control system for the twin pipelines, the required certifications
Gazprom, CNPC Discuss Gas Supplies to China
The Gazprom headquarters hosted a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee and Jiang Jiemin, Chairman of the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Board of Directors. The parties discussed a wide spectrum of issues including those related to oil and
Austria: IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Secures NavisReady Certification for CTAS Container Terminal
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, a global provider of real-time visibility and control solutions for improving safety, productivity and efficiency in ports and terminals, has become a NavisReady partner. This NavisReady certification means that IDENTEC SOLUTIONS’ CTAS terminal asset management system is now guara
UK Prime Minister Addresses Clean Energy Ministers at CEM3
On 26 April 2012, UK Prime Minister David Cameron addressed global clean energy ministers at the third Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM3) in London. The Prime Minister spoke about the need to create a more diverse, cleaner energy mix that enhances energy security, reduces emissions, and drives economic