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UK: BMAPA Launches BAP Strategy
As an industry that is responsible for managing a significant portion of the UK seabed, the marine aggregate sector recognises that it has an important role to play in protecting the biodiversity of the sea around our shores. The sector already has a well established sustainable development strategy
Ocean Alden Begins its Voyage to Norway
Ocean Alden has been delivered from China, and will begin its voyage to Norway in a few days. VS 465 represents a multi role FSV designed by V&S (Now WSDNO) and Wison Heavy Industries/Nantong China. The vessel was under construction by Wison/Nantong. VS 465 is on a 10 year contract for Gaz de [&hell
Siag Appoints New Group Sales Director (Germany)
SIAG Schaaf Industrie AG – the leading supplier for towers and steel components for the onshore and offshore wind energy industry – enlarges its global sales team. As of October 1st 2011, Mr. Dipl.-Kfm. Claus Herting has acce pted the position as Group Sales Director, and is therefore responsible fo
UK: BG Chairman to Step Down in May 2012
Sir Robert Wilson has today announced his intention to stand down as Chairman of BG Group at the conclusion of the Company’s Annual General Meeting in May 2012. He will be succeeded by Andrew Gould, currently Chairman of Schlumberger Limited. Mr Gould joined Schlumberger, the world’s largest oil an
SMM to Cover Whole Range of Maritime Industry (Germany)
World’s leading shipbuilding industry fair highlights key issues of maritime industry at its 25th anniversary event 25th SMM, shipbuilding, machinery, marine technology international trade fair hamburg, at Hamburg Fair site from 4 to 7 September 2012 The 25th SMM focuses on four major areas next yea
Offshore Wind Farm Could Help Spanish Shipyards
SPAIN’S shipyards, which provide direct and indirect employment for 20,000 workers, have been hard hit by the recession… (euroweeklynews) [mappress] Source: euroweeklynews, October 31, 2011
Offshore Wind Farms Could Help Spanish Shipyards
SPAIN’S shipyards, which provide direct and indirect employment for 20,000 workers, have been hard hit by the recession… (euroweeklynews) [mappress] Source: euroweeklynews, October 31, 2011
Dr. He Dexin Takes CEO Position at WWEA (Germany)
Today, the General Assembly of the World Wind Energy Association elected Dr. He Dexin, Chairman of the Chinese Wind Energy Association, as new WWEA President. Former President Dr. Anil Kane was appointed as President Emeritus. After his election, Dr. He thanked his predecessor Anil Kane for the impo
LNG Tanker Zarga Due at UK South Hook November 5
The Zarga LNG carrier, with a capacity of 266,000 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the UK’s South Hook terminal November 5, according to the Milford Haven Port Authority website. The South Hook terminal can process 15.6 million tonnes of LNG a year and is capable of delivering 21 billion cubic metr
UK Ships Will be Able to Carry Armed Guards, Says Prime Minister Cameron
British merchant ships sailing off the coast of Somalia will soon be able to carry armed guards to ward off pirate attacks, Prime Minister… Reporting by David Milliken (Reuters) [mappress] Source: Reuters, October 30, 2011
London Array Kick Starts Kent’s Coastal Week (UK)
London Array kick started this year’s Kent’s Coastal Week, by helping children learn more about renewable energy. The London Array team had a stand in Whitstable Harbour, and with 7,000 visitors over the weekend, the team were kept busy with people wanting to know more about what will be the world’s
LNG Tanker Zarga Due at UK South Hook November 5
The Zarga LNG carrier, with a capacity of 266,000 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the UK’s South Hook terminal November 5, according to the Milford Haven Port Authority website. The South Hook terminal can process 15.6 million tonnes of LNG a year and is capable of delivering 21 billion cubic metr
UK: BG Issues USD 1.2 Billion in Bonds
BG Group announced the issue of £750 million of sterling-denominated bonds (approximately $1.2 billion). The 25-year bonds are due 4 November 2036 and pay a coupon of 5%. The bonds, which have been issued by BG Energy Capital plc, a wholly owned subsidiary of BG Group plc, and are guaranteed by BG E
Holland Shipyards to Construct Mobile Offshore Accommodation Module for Jumbo Offshore
Today Jumbo Offshore and Holland Shipyards have signed an agreement for the construction and delivery of a mobile offshore accommodation module for 50 persons. This module will be used by Jumbo Offshore when large installation jobs are contracted and the existing on-board accommodation does not suff