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UK: IMCA CEO Plans to Stand Down
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: Offshore Renewable Energy Vessels and Equipment at Seawork 2012
Seawork International, the commercial marine industry exhibition and conference, will open for its 15th year in the ABP Port of Southampton on Tuesday 22 May. This year’s exhibition reflects the impact of accelerating offshore renewable energy development on the commercial marine industry, with new
ABPmer Offers Introductory Course on Coastal and Marine GIS (UK)
ABPmer’s specialist GIS consultants have teamed up with GeoData’s experienced GIS trainers to create a short course that uses real world projects to demonstrate how marine and coastal datasets can be used to support decision making. Delivering sustainable development in the marine environment requir
Poland: Treasury Minister Visits Swinoujscie LNG Terminal Construction Site
On April 5, 2012, Poland’s Minister of Treasury Mr. Mikolaj Budzanowski paid a visit to the LNG Terminal construction site in Swinoujscie. The minister inspected the progress of construction works. In the first stage of operation, the Swinoujscie LNG terminal will enable the re-gasification of 2.5 b
UK: Kongsberg Announces Contract Win for Meygen Tidal Stream Project
A contract has been awarded to Kongsberg Maritime Ltd to conduct underwater noise studies for an offshore renewables project that could eventually lead to 400MW being installed in the Inner Sound of the Pentland Firth. The contract, awarded by MeyGen Limited, will involve Kongsberg Maritime Ltd cond
Germany: CTC Marine Projects Wins Dolwin 1 Project
CTC Marine Projects, Ltd, part of DeepOcean Group Holding AS, has announced its multi-million pound contract award for Dolwin 1, Germany. The workscope, for client EMAS AMC, will include the trenching of 62.34 kilometres of a bundled HVDC power cable from 14 metres water depth and trenching of a pow
Dutch Pavilion Hosts 28 Companies at EWEA Offshore 2012
Today, April 16th April the trade show EWEA 2012 started in Copenhagen. This show will take place until Thursday April 19th and is a place where the industry’s brightest minds meet to exchange the latest knowledge, forge meaningful business relationships and create connections with influential peopl
Dutch Pavilion Hosts 28 Companies at EWEA Offshore 2012
Today, April 16th April the trade show EWEA 2012 started in Copenhagen. This show will take place until Thursday April 19th and is a place where the industry’s brightest minds meet to exchange the latest knowledge, forge meaningful business relationships and create connections with influential peopl
EWEA 2012 Kicks Off Today in Copenhagen, Denmark
“This is the place to be for renewable energy and green growth”, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Prime Minister of Denmark, said in Copenhagen this morning at the opening of the European Wind Energy Association’s Annual Event. And with 25,000 jobs in the Danish wind sector, which provides 60 billion in Dani
UK: London Gateway Scoops Prestigious Award
DP World‟s London Gateway project has been awarded the coveted „Global Deal of the Year‟ for 2011 at the Infrastructure Journal Awards. The successful London Gateway team was accompanied by representatives from Allen & Overy, Royal Bank of Scotland and Société Générale, who all played key roles in a
UK: Dassault Systèmes and NCC Team Up for Composites Products and Processes
Dassault Systèmes, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, and the UK National Composites Centre (NCC), today announced the signature of a partnership to create a collaborative environment where the NCC and its partners will work on to
UK: Dassault Systèmes and NCC Team Up for Composites Products and Processes
Dassault Systèmes, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, and the UK National Composites Centre (NCC), today announced the signature of a partnership to create a collaborative environment where the NCC and its partners will work on to
Exmar of Belgium Sells Two LPG Vessels
Belgium’s EXMAR confirmed the sale of the LPG/C CHACONIA (28,070 m³ – built 1990) and the LPG/C ELVERSELE (37,511 m³ – built 1996). The vessels will be delivered to their new owners in April and July 2012, the company said in a statement. The total net sale price amounts to USD 48,9 million. EXMAR w
Belgium: Wind Industry Grows Twice as Fast as EU Economy
The wind energy industry increased its contribution to the EU’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 33% between 2007 and 2010. In 2010, the industry’s growth was twice that of the EU’s GDP overall, with the sector contributing €32 billion to an EU economy in slowdown. Key figures from the ‘Green Growth’