In the course of the next six months, we will decide where to build our six new icebreakers, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov… (barentsobserver) [mappress] Source: barentsobserver, July 7, 2011;
The latest results from Nord Stream’s environmental monitoring programme in the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone, EEZ show that the company has complied with and even exceeded the conditions in the permit granted by the Swedish government. Calculations and models in Nord Stream’s Environmental Study
New Energy research report from GlobalData is now available from Fast Market Research: LNG Tanker Industry Outlook Globally, 2011 – Capacity and Specifications of All Operating and Planned LNG Tankers to 2013 Summary GlobalData’s energy offering, “LNG Tanker Industry Outlook Globally, 2011 – Capacit
Ukraine on July 6 made a serious move towards cutting its energy dependence on Russia by formally inviting potential investors to prepare st… Source: Kyiv Post [mappress] Source: Kyiv Post, July 7, 2011;
Ploughing through seas whipped up by the monsoon season, HMS Iron Duke and St Albans perform a traditional sail past in the Indian Ocean as one Portsmouth-based frigate hands over Gulf duties to another. The two ships – Iron Duck on the left here, the Saint on the right – saluted each other with [&h
Dexawave A/S has now started the practical part of the project to test the possibilities for Malta to get supplied with renewable energy from the Mediterranean waves. A scale model of Dexawave’s converter – has been placed in the sea off the Maltese town Marsascala and it is supposed together with m
The Supervisory Board of Hertel Holding announced that Paul Broekhuijsen will continue in the role of CEO of Hertel Holding B.V. After a period of around three months as interim CEO, Paul (55) accepted the board’s offer to be appointed CEO. Paul has a lot of experience in related industries, recentl
Vyborg Shipyard Construction has commenced steel cutting for a new ice-class supply vessel, the first in a series of multipurpose PSVs … (PortNews) [mappress] Source: PortNews, July 7, 2011;
Russia’s manned bathyscaphe “Consul” has been tested Monday, which was called by officials as a success… (people) [mappress] Source: People , July 6, 2011;
As part of the new organization of the GDF SUEZ Human Resources Department, Christelle Martin is appointed Group Human Resources Director effective July 1, 2011. On that date, she joins the Executive Committee of GDF SUEZ. One of Christelle’s responsibilities will be the merging the former Human Res
Hemisphere, the yachting world’s most eagerly awaited sailing catamaran, has commenced sea trials in the UK. Delivery from Pendennis Shipyard is set for late July. With a length overall of 44.2m (145ft) and a gross tonnage of just under 500, Hemisphere will scoop the record as the world’s largest lu
Selecting the right satellite positioning system for offshore applications is of vital importance, which is why the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published new guidance on the topic, warning that in recent years lower priority has been given to system selection than is wise
Westport Innovations Inc. , a global leader in alternative fuel, low-emissions transportation technologies, today announced that it has completed the previously announced purchase of Emer S.p.A. (Emer), of Brescia, Italy, a leading fuel system provider in the compressed natural gas and liquefied pet
Bilfinger Berger has completed the order for extensive assembly work of the largest natural gas storage facility in Austria. The new expansion phase doubles the capacity of the Haidach storage facility near Salzburg to approximately 2.4 billion cubic meters of natural gas. This is equivalent to arou
