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Switzerland: UNCTAD Expert Meeting Scheduled for September 29
Ports are likely to be affected directly and indirectly by climate changes, such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events and rising temperatures. Climate change and its impact on ports will be the theme of the upcoming United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Expert Meeting t
UK: Falmouth Harbour Masterplan Unveiled
Key players behind Falmouth’s proposed £106 million docks development scheme, have travelled to Westminster to present their masterplan to… (cospp) [mappress] Source: cospp, September 21, 2011;
UK: APM Terminals Wins 2011 Global Safety Award
APM Terminals was named winner of the 2011 Lloyd’s List Global Safety Award evening at the prestigious annual industry Awards Gala held in London. The award was presented in recognition of APM Terminals’ “exceptional commitment to improving safety standards”, and was accepted by APM Terminals CEO Ki
ABB to Issue USD 958 Million of Bonds (Switzerland)
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced a CHF 850 million bond transaction consisting of two tranches: CHF 500 million 1.25% Notes due 2016 CHF 350 million 2.25% Notes due 2021 The net proceeds of the issue will be used for general corporate purposes which may include the r
Tokyo Gas Signs Deal to Buy T-Power Shares (Belgium)
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. announced that the company has signed a definitive agreement to purchase shares in T-Power N.V., a natural gas fired power station in Belgium, from Siemens Project Ventures (SPV) and Tessenderlo Chemie (TC). This is the first time for Tokyo Gas to participate in power generation
Russia: UAE-Based Firm to Manage Multipurpose Cargo Terminal at Ust- Luga Port
Gulftainer, the UAE-based port operator, has announced plans to invest $275 million to co-develop and operate the multipurpose cargo … (porttechnology) [mappress] Source: porttechnology, September 21, 2011;
Gamesa in Talks With Three Potential Customers for Offshore Wind Turbines (Spain)
Gamesa Corp. Technologica SA, a Spanish wind-turbine company that began developing models for offshore energy projects last year, is talking… By Sally Bakewell (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, September 21, 2011
Orkney Islands Pushing Ahead with Renewable Energy (UK)
The winds and stormy seas that dominate the 70 islands that make up the Orkneys has shaped the life of islanders as well as the island… By Niall Stuart (guardian) [mappress] Source: guardian, September 20, 2011
Golar LNG Partners Welcomes New BoD Member (Bermuda)
Golar LNG Partners LP announced today that Mr. Bart Veldhuizen has been appointed to its board of directors by its General Partner Golar GP LLC. to fill a casual vacancy. Mr. Veldhuizen will also serve on the Partnership’s conflicts committee. Mr Veldhuizen has worked in the shipping industry since
Terra et Aqua: In Dredging, Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness Are Everybody’s Business
When it comes to dredging and maritime infrastructure projects, everyone in the major international dredging companies is examining and re-examining how they do business. And that includes scrutinising all aspects of the business, like contracts and procurement; environment and sustainability; appro
Drilling Starts Offshore Cyprus Amid Dispute
Cyprus has begun the process of exploratory offshore drilling for gas, its energy chief said on Monday, defying Turkey which has demanded it… Reporting By Michele Kambas (Reuters) [mappress] Source:Reuters ,September 20, 2011;
Running Event Marks Completion of Walney Offshore Windfarm 1 (UK)
On Sunday 4 September, the local residents of Walney and Barrow were invited to join the marking of the completion of the Walney Offshore Windfarm 1. In cooperation with the local newspaper, North West Evening Mail, Barrow Borough Council, the local civic association, Friends of Walney, and Walney O
German Frigate FGS BAYERN Protects Food Aid to Somalia
The German frigate FGS BAYERN, part of the Operation ATALANTA counter-piracy mission off the Horn of Africa, has recently escorted the merchant vessel “SEA MASTER I” safely into the port of Bossasso on the northern coast of Somalia. The ship was loaded with humanitarian-aid as part of the World Food
European Gas Trading Up 29 Percent Last Year
Natural-gas trading volumes climbed last year in Europe, driven by a jump in Germany and the Netherlands … (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, September 20, 2011