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FoundOcean Appointed Licensed Applicator for BASF Exagrout Masterflow 9500 (UK)
FoundOcean has been awarded ‘Licensed Applicator’ status by BASF for its cement-based Exagrout Masterflow® 9500, which has been specifically designed and validated for use in the installation of offshore wind farms. “We’re proud to be appointed as Licensed Applicator for this material. We believe th
Imtech 2011 Order Book Up 12 Percent (The Netherlands)
The order book of Imtech has increased at the end of 2011 – in spite of challenging economic circumstances in a number of countries and markets – by 600 million euro or by 12% to 5.8 billion euro. ‘Imtech will close the books on a good 2011 and is well positioned for further growth in […]
Petrofac, Schlumberger Sign Cooperation Deal (UK)
Petrofac and Schlumberger announced today that their Integrated Energy Services (IES) and Schlumberger Production Management (SPM) divisions respectively have signed a Co-operation Agreement under which these divisions will establish a working relationship to deliver integrated and high-value produc
BAM Sells Van Oord Stake (The Netherlands)
Shareholder Koninklijke BAM Groep nv (BAM) and a consortium, consisting of three Dutch investment companies (Janivo, Breedinvest, Rinkelberg) and one Belgian investment company (Cobepa), have announced that they have reached agreement on the transfer of Van Oord shares. BAM is transferring its 21.5%
STX Turku Shipyard Completes Keel-laying of Multipurpose Deck Cargo Vessel (Finland)
The keel-laying of the multipurpose deck cargo vessel, built for Oy Gaiamare Ab, was held at STX Turku Shipyard on Wednesday 4 January 2012. The NB 1379 is 105.4 metres long and 18.8 metres wide. The environmentally friendly vessel is to be delivered to the client in spring 2012 will provide work fo
GDF SUEZ Reaches 1GW of Installed Wind Energy (France)
Gérard Mestrallet, Chairman and CEO of GDF SUEZ, and Yves de Gaulle, Chairman and CEO of Compagnie Nationale du Rhône (CNR) and member of the GDF SUEZ Executive Committee, inaugurated the CNR wind farm at Guerville, in the French Seine-Maritime department. With the commissioning of this 12 MW facili
The Netherlands: Van Oord Acquires Van Haaften-Van Oord
Van Oord has reached an agreement in principle on the acquisition of the Dutch company of Van Haaften-Van Oord in Werkendam. This acquisition will strengthen Van Oord’s position on the Dutch market for dredging, coastal and shore protection work. An acquisition of the independent company of Van Haaf
UK: Lockheed Martin Finishes Installation of WECDIS on Board HMS Protector
Lockheed Martin UK has completed the installation of its Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information System (WECDIS) on board HMS Protector, the Royal Navy’s new Antarctic ice patrol vessel. Following installation, HMS Protector conducted and passed her WECDIS digital accreditation process, ena
Siemens Chief Calls for Better Energy Transition Coordination (Germany)
CEO of Siemens thinks that German government is not investing enough in energy reform. Energy reform project demands a clear strategy with tight timing and control. It is still unknown who is responsible for this situation, according to Siemens CEO. The offshore wind farm needs to go through 40 proc
Siemens Chief Calls for Better Energy Transition Coordination (Germany)
CEO of Siemens thinks that German government is not investing enough in energy reform. Energy reform project demands a clear strategy with tight timing and control. It is still unknown who is responsible for this situation, according to Siemens CEO. The offshore wind farm needs to go through 40 proc
DMA’s New Leaflet to Make Easier for Foreign Companies to Flag in to Denmark
Now the Danish Maritime Authority publishes a leaflet with guidance for European shipping companies that would like to fly the Danish flag. Danish shipping is characterized by high quality, an international outlook and a good ability to innovate. Several foreign shipping companies have become aware
UK: MV Ginny Louise Comes to Yarmouth for Sea Trails
The first of a potential fleet of ten vessels, MV Ginny Louise is currently at Yarmouth on its tour through the UK’s East Coast. Tidal Transit will be doing sea trails over the next few days and will likely head to Grimsby early next week. Ginny Louise and its sisters are designed to provide up [&he
MV Ginny Louise Comes to Yarmouth for Sea Trails (UK)
The first of a potential fleet of ten vessels, MV Ginny Louise is currently in Yarmouth on its tour through the UK’s East Coast. Tidal Transit will perform sea trails over the next few days and will likely head to Grimsby early next week. Ginny Louise and its sisters are designed to provide up to [&
Two Ships Collide Off Brunsbuttel, Germany
The Malta-flagged cargo Kaie encountered a considerable calamity off Brunsbüttel. The 89 meter long, 4161 dwt freighter Kaie, while enroute Antwerp-Frederiksvaerk, attempted to anchor on the NW-anchorage and collided on January 3 with the 114 meter long, 4300 dwt Alteland which was underway from Ceu