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NTF: ITF’s Decision to Declare Oslo Port POC Was Inevitable
It was finally necessary to declare Oslo Port as Port of Convenience (POC) and ask for international solidarity to stop the attacks on both seafarers and dockworkers in the port, the Norwegian Transport Workers’ Union (NTF) told World Maritime News. “We, in the Norwegian Transport Workers’ Union, ar
Minister: Oil Market Unaffected by Trump’s Move on Iran Nuclear Deal
The global oil market has not been affected by the recent move by the US President Donald Trump regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreed with Iran and six other powers in 2015, Iran’s Petroleum Minister, Bijan Namdar Zanganeh is quoted as saying by the Business Standard. Accor
Offshore Wind Breaks Record in Belgium
On Sunday, 22 October, wind turbines off the Belgium’s coast generated a record-breaking 20 GWh of electricity, according to WindEurope’s Daily Wind Power Numbers.
Engie negotiating LNG business sale to Total
French energy giant and LNG player Engie could be selling its liquefied natural gas (LNG) business to compatriot Total.
UPDATE: Two Nissum Bredning Foundations In Place, Waiting for Turbines (VIDEO)
The first two transition pieces (TPs) were put on top of the two already installed jackets at the Nissum Bredning site. The first one got together with its jacket on Wednesday, 18 October, and the second one was installed on Sunday.
Danish Shipping: Brexit Talks Impasse Is a Risk for Shipping Companies
The lack of progress on the future relationship between the EU and the UK creates uncertainty for shipping companies, Danish Shipping said. As explained, the time for operational preparations post-Brexit becomes increasingly short, given that no deal was made between the EU leaders at their meeting
Popular news, October 16 – 22, 2017
Popular news, October 16 – 22, 2017
Top News of the Week, 16 – 22 October 2017
Most read news on Offshore WIND from 16 to 22 October 2017.
Top News of the Week, 16 – 22 October 2017
Most read news on Offshore WIND from 16 to 22 October 2017.
New Frontiers – Yacht Support Vessel
New Frontiers is a yacht support vessel splashed at Damen Shipyard Gorinchem on July 10. The owners will use this 55-metre long vessel to support the mother yacht. New Frontiers will take its owner into a new territory with a combination of adventure and superyacht support functions, Rose Damen, Com
Top news of the week October 16-21
LNG Canada contracts BAM to build new Rio Tinto wharf BAM International, together with Canada’s JJM Construction and a U.S. company Manson Construction has been awarded the contract to build the new Rio Tinto Aluminium BC Works wharf on behalf of LNG Canada. Venture Global LNG brings in cash for liq
TechnipFMC to cut 80 jobs in Norway
Oil and gas services company TechnipFMC has decided to reduce staffing within its subsea services business unit by up to 80 positions. According to a Thursday report by Petro.no, a Norwegian oil industry news website, the company decided to decrease its headcount due to reduced activity in Norway. T
Shell sells Polarled pipeline stake to CapeOmega
Shell is selling its stake in the Polarled offshore pipeline in Norway, as well as a part of its stake in the Nyhamna gas plant to CapeOmega. According to a statement by Shell, CapeOmega AS will buy Shell’s 9.02% stake in the Polarled gas pipeline and 3% of the 15.03% stake in the gas plant Nyhamna.
Boa looking to enforce payment for scrapped vessel deal
Norwegian shipowner Boa IMR is starting enforcement procedure to get its money back after the cancellation of a shipbuilding contract with the compatriot shipbuilder Noryards Fosen in 2015. Earlier this month, Boa was successful in its arbitration at the Oslo tribunal related to the refund guarantee