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UK: RSA Launches ‘Rethinking Risk: Renewable Energy’ Campaign at EWEA 2012
RSA, the leading global insurer, launched its ‘Rethinking Risk: Renewable Energy’ campaign at the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) conference in Copenhagen. The global ‘Rethinking Risk’ campaign will see research and analysis published throughout the year covering a variety of risk areas, ran
UK: South Boats Delivers Offshore Wind Farm Crew Transfer Vessel ‘MPI Cardenio’
South Boats Special Projects Ltd. announced the launch and commissioning of its 56th offshore wind farm crew transfer vessel, ‘MPI Cardenio’. The vessel is a fourth of class South Catamaran 17m and is the first of a two boat order from MPI Workboats Ltd. to be delivered. This vessel compliments the
UK: South Boats Delivers Offshore Wind Farm Crew Transfer Vessel ‘MPI Cardenio’
South Boats Special Projects Ltd. announced the launch and commissioning of its 56th offshore wind farm crew transfer vessel, ‘MPI Cardenio’. The vessel is a fourth of class South Catamaran 17m and is the first of a two boat order from MPI Workboats Ltd. to be delivered. This vessel compliments the
Teekay LNG Finalizes Norwegian Bond Issuance
Teekay LNG Partners announced that it has issued NOK 700 million in senior unsecured bonds maturing in May 2017 in the Norwegian bond market. The aggregate principal amount of the bonds is equivalent to approximately 120 million U.S. dollars (USD) and all interest and principal payments will be swap
Largest Dutch Offshore Wind Farm to Generate 250.000MWh Extra Energy
Gemini, the largest offshore wind farm in The Netherlands, located 55 kilometers above the island Schiermonnikoog in the North Sea, will generate an additional 250.000MWh annual green electricity. This is 10% more than was originally expected, and is sufficient energy to meet the consumption of appr
UK: South Boats Launches Its 54th Offshore Wind Farm Crew Transfer Vessel
South Boats Special Projects Ltd. announced the launch and commissioning of its 54th offshore wind farm crew transfer vessel, ‘Iceni Pride’. The vessel is a South Catamaran 13m Rapid Response Vessel (RRV) built to fulfil a 5 year contract Iceni Marine Services has in place with Scottish & Southern E
Lithuania: Western Shiprepair, Van Oord Continue Cooperation
Lithuanian ship repair company Western Shiprepair and the Dutch dredging company Van Oord continue their co-operation in ships´ repair and modernisation. This week SC Western Shipyard daughter company JSC Western Shiprepair is planning to finish upgrading work of the backhoe dredger Goliath and repa
Saga Sapphire Failed to Complete Maiden Voyage Due to Engine Problems (Spain)
As reported by Maritime-Executive, the Saga Sapphire liner failed to complete its 16- day journey due to unpredicted engine troubles. The newest ship of the UK based Saga Cruises’ was acquired late last year having been subjected to an extensive, four-month-long overhaul. She was carrying passengers
Azerbaijan: Shah Deniz Stage 2 Project Moves Forward
The Shah Deniz consortium has reached an important milestone and approved the decision to commence Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) on the estimated $25 billion Shah Deniz Stage 2 project. This was officially announced in Baku today during the meeting between the President of the Republic of
Russia: Exxon, Rosneft Team Up on Oil, Gas Projects
Rosneft and ExxonMobil signed yesterday agreements to implement a long-term Strategic Cooperation Agreement concluded in August 2011 to jointly explore for and develop oil and natural gas in Russia and to share technology and expertise. The agreements were signed by Rosneft President Eduard Khudaina
The Netherlands: Seatools Builds Two ROVs for Jan De Nul
Seatools in Numansdorp is a specialist in the field of underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV). It is currently building two fallpipe ROVs (for rock dumping) with a dynamic positioning system. The new ROVs will enable highly accurate pre-programming of the routes along which rocks are to be dump
UK: IMCA CEO to Step Down After This Year Ends
The Chief Executive of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), Hugh Williams, 59, has announced his intention to stand down at the end of 2012 after 10 years in post. IMCA is the international trade association for offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies with about 850
UK: IMCA CEO to Step Down After This Year Ends
The Chief Executive of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), Hugh Williams, 59, has announced his intention to stand down at the end of 2012 after 10 years in post. IMCA is the international trade association for offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies with about 850
Unique System FZE Receives Another Award (UAE)
Unique System FZE, a Unique Maritime Group company is one of the world’s leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solution provider. CodaOctopus are specialists in the latest generation of real-time 3D sonars, motion reference units and Geophysical technologies. CodaOctopus supply innovative s