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Government Cut Cannot be Spun as Positive, Says Renewables Network Director (UK)
PROPOSED cuts to funding received by the offshore wind sector would harm the Humber’s chances of developing a world-class renewables hub, an industry leader has warned. Sam Pick, of the Renewables Network, said today’s announcement by the Government, to consider reducing the subsidies available for
Italy: Fincantieri Shipyard Starts Construction of Royal Princess
An significant construction milestone occurred today when the keel for the new Royal Princess was laid in the building dock at the… (CruiseIndustryNews) [mappress] Source: CruiseIndustryNews, October 21, 2011
SMD Takes Part in ‘Tidal Array in Day’ Seminar (UK)
The first ever ‘How to Build a Tidal Array in a Day’ seminar will be held on Tuesday 25th October during the RenewableUK 2011 conference and exhibition in Manchester. And industry delegates are being invited to participate in this unique interactive event to contribute towards making Tidal Energy a
Seaway Heavy Lifting to Install Foundations on Offshore Windpark RIFFGAT (Germany)
Seaway Heavy Lifting Contracting Ltd (SHL) is being awarded the Foundation installation contract for the Offshore Windpark RIFFGAT project by Offshore-Windpark RIFFGAT GmbH & Co. Offshore Windpark Riffgat is planned with 30 turbines (3.6 MW each) and one substation, covering an area of 5 x 1.2 km² a
Reportlinker Publishes Submarine Electricity Transmission (USA)
The high-voltage submarine cable market is, by all definitions, a niche market with few purchasers and even fewer manufacturers and installers. The demand for these products is rapidly moving beyond the traditional role slotted for high-voltage submarine cables, connecting islands to nearby national
Portugal: Government to Invest Billions in Port Infrastructure
Portugal’s government will invest US$3.43 billion in various infrastructures at the country’s five biggest ports, according to reports in… (PortNews) [mappress] Source: PortNews, October 20, 2011
Portugal’s Government to Invest Big in Port Infrastructure
Portugal’s government will invest US$3.43 billion in various infrastructures at the country’s five biggest ports, according to reports in lo… (portnews) [mappress] Source: portnews, October 20, 2011;
UK Prompt Gas Up on Cold Weather
British prompt gas prices touched a fresh seven-month high on Thursday as temperatures slipped well… (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, October 20, 2011
GC Rieber Pens 2 Year Contract with Mexico’s Oceanografia for Polar Queen Vessel
GC Rieber Shipping has signed a two year contract for its second subsea newbuild with the Mexican company Oceanografia. The vessel, which will be named “Polar Queen”, has recently been handed over from the Spanish shipyard Freire Shipyard, and the contract will start up in November. Three of the fou
The Netherlands: CEDA Dredging Days 2011 Approaches Fast
CEDA Dredging Days 2011 is approaching fast. Three weeks from now leading experts in the dredging and marine construction fields will meet in Rotterdam to find out about the latest insights and to share the experiences and best practices about “Dredging and Beyond”. The scene will be set by two keyn
Spain: Iberdrola Says Utilities Choosing Coal Over LNG
Spain is on course to import 10 million tonnes of thermal coal in 2011 due to better margins on burning coal… (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, October 20, 2011
Gibraltar: Van Oord Bags Contract for Breakwater Construction
The construction of a purpose built municipal mooring facility for small boats is to go ahead, said government. The project has been develop… (panorama) [mappress] Source: panorama, October 20, 2011;
Russian Parliament Accepts Bill Stimulating Shipowners for Fleet Renewal
Russian State Duma has adopted a draft law stimulating Russian shipowners for fleet renewal, placing orders at Russian shipyards, and registration of ships in Russian International Register of Vessels (RIRV). Amendments are introduced into Inland Water Transport and Merchant Shipping Code, Tax and L
Russia: Central Design Bureau Iceberg Finalizes Designing of New 60 MW Icebreaker
St. Petersburg-based Central Design Bureau “Iceberg” is finalizing the design of a universal icebreaker of capacity of 60 MW, Atomflot said. (PortNews) [mappress] Source: PortNews, October 20, 2011