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Lithuanian Port of Klaipeda, Philadelphia Regional Port Authority Ink MoU
The Republic of Lithuania Port of Klaipeda and the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PRPA) signed an historic Memorandum of Understanding that promises to open Philadelphia ports to the European and Asian shipping trade via the ice-free port of Klaipeda, the Lithuanian port city on the eastern c
Golar LNG Buys Gandria (Bermuda)
Golar LNG said today that it has become 100% owner of the LNG Carrier Gandria. Golar has purchased the remaining 50% share interest in Bluewater Gandria N.V, the owning company of the vessel, from an affiliate of Bluewater Energy Services. The price has been agreed all-in at $19.5 million. Prior to
UK: Milford Haven Port Sees Growth in 2011
Newly released shipping figures for Milford Haven Port show steady growth and an increase in efficiency throughout last year. With just over 71 million gross tons coming into the port during 2011, this is up almost nine per cent on the previous year, assisted by the cold weather experienced in the f
Four Enterprise Areas for Scotland
Four enterprise areas are to be created in Scotland with an emphasis on some of our most dynamic industries with the greatest potential to create new employment opportunities, stimulate private investment and boost economic growth. Finance Secretary John Swinney announced the 14 sites on a visit to
2012 Maritime Environmentally and Economically Optimized Solutions
Upon fostering the development and advancement of the Maritime Industry, it is of a striking importance to ensure that coastal environments, waterways and oceans are not threatened by shipping and offshore operations. Marine pollution has been recognized as one of many other serious threats to the w
Vestas Appoints New Head of Offshore Business, Could Supply Wind Turbines for Kentish Flats (UK)
Danish wind turbine giant has appointed Hans Jörn Rieks as the head of the offshore business, reports Windpower Monthly. Rieks, who had worked for Vestas for 18 years as the president of Vestas Central Europe, will replace Anders Søe Jensen, who lost his job due to the recent company restructuring.
Russia: Novatek, Gazprom Consider Increasing Yamal LNG Production Capacity
OAO Novatek announced today that the Company’s Chairman of the Management Board, Leonid Mikhelson, and the Chairman of the Management Board of OAO Gazprom, Aleksey Miller, held a working meeting which was also attended by the Chairman of the Management Board of Gazprombank (OAO), Andrey Akimov. The
Gazprom, Shell Discuss Cooperation (Russia)
The Gazprom headquarters hosted today a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee and Peter Voser, Chief Executive Officer of Royal Dutch Shell. The parties discussed the issues of bilateral cooperation as part of the Sakhalin II project. They also address
WindPowerCluster Looses BMBF Competition (Germany)
The jury decided that the WindPowerCluster is not among the winners in the competition organized by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). “It’s a shame because we had a good chance to win this competition. Nevertheless, the application process for the cluster partners paid off, beca
WindPowerCluster Looses BMBF Competition (Germany)
The jury decided that the WindPowerCluster is not among the winners in the competition organized by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). “It’s a shame because we had a good chance to win this competition. Nevertheless, the application process for the cluster partners paid off, beca
Kentz Delivers Growth in 2011 (UK)
Kentz Corporation Limited announced the following pre-close trading update ahead of its results for the year ended 31 December 2011. Revenues and profits for the full year 2011 marginally ahead of consensus expectations Record backlog of US$2.40 billion at the end of December 2011, up 50% from Decem
Cargo Ship ‘Aztec Maiden’ Runs Aground Off Dutch Coast
Dutch media reported that the cargo ship Aztec Maiden run aground on Friday, off the Dutch coast. The Philippine cargo ship was stranded near the beach of Wijk aan Zee, 20km west of Amsterdam, after breaking its anchor during a storm thus it drifted towards the coastline. According to the Dutch coas
The Netherlands: North Sea Foundation Hosts Symposium on Underwater Sound Solutions
The North Sea Foundation is organizing the symposium Sound Solutions in Amsterdam, which will focus on the impact of piling and possible solutions for sound reduction. They are looking for possibilities to reduce underwater sound to prevent negative impact on marine life and to prevent delay in futu
Finnish Yard Lays Keel for New Icebreaking Supply Vessels
A keel laying ceremony held at the Arctech Shipyard (Helsinki, Finland), on 19 January 2012, marked the start of the construction of an ultramodern multi-functional icebreaking supply vessel. The ship is specially designed to service the oil drilling platform located on the north-eastern part of the