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Malaviya 7 OSV arrested. Could be sold to pay crew wages
The UK Maritime and Coast Guard Agency has arrested the Malaviya 7 offshore vessel over unpaid wages to the crew. The vessel, owned by India’s Gol Offshore, had been detained in mid- 2016 for the same reason, but was then released following the payment of the wages, only to be detained again in Octo
Oil retreats, set to become worst-performing asset in first quarter
By Karolin Schaps LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Friday after a three-day rally ran out of steam due to a stronger dollar, promising to notch up the oil market’s worst-performing quarter since 2015 as investors fret that growing U.S. supplies are undermining OPEC-led cuts. Brent crude futures
Offshore Wind Capacity: World – 14.1GW, Europe – 12.5GW
According to the latest statistics released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), 2016 ended with a total of 14,081MW of offshore wind capacity in the world, 12,471MW of which has been installed in Europe.
Get Your Photo on the Cover of Offshore WIND Vessel Directory 2017!
The new and updated edition of the Offshore WIND Vessel Directory will be launched at Seawork International in June: the Offshore WIND Vessel Directory 2017.
MacArtney Equips Freja for Offshore Wind Ops
Following the recent launch of a new drill ship Freja in Denmark, MacArtney informed that it had provided a turnkey solution for the vessel, enabling the execution of advanced geotechnical drilling techniques and site investigations in water depths of up to 60m.
MacArtney Equips Freja for Offshore Wind Ops
Following the recent launch of a new drill ship Freja in Denmark, MacArtney informed that it had provided a turnkey solution for the vessel, enabling the execution of advanced geotechnical drilling techniques and site investigations in water depths of up to 60m.
Gazprom Neft, ONGC Videsh sign joint offshore exploration deal
Gazprom’s subsidiary, Gazprom Neft, has signed a memorandum of understanding with India’s ONGC Videsh on joint implementation of offshore projects. Gazprom Neft and ONGC Videsh, a subsidiary of India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, signed the deal in the presence of the Russian Minister of Energy
IOG gains more time to close Southern North Sea pipeline buy
Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) has moved closer to signing the sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for the UK Southern North Sea (SNS) pipeline which is expected to be used to deliver the company’s gas to shore. To remind, the company signed a memorandum of understanding for the acquisition of the curr
Exmar to take delivery of Caribbean FLNG in April, cancels order for 2nd unit
Belgium’s Exmar, the Nicolas Savery-led shipowner said it will take delivery of its Caribbean FLNG by the end of next month. The Caribbean FLNG is currently located at the Wison Offshore & Marine’s yard in Nantong, China. The 0.5 mtpa FLNG unit, with a 16,100-cbm storage capacity, was scheduled for
Unions: Spanish Gov’t Boycotts Dockers & Employers’ Deal
Spanish government has again boycotted a deal reached between the country’s stevedores and their employers, according to a joint statement from unions Coordinadora and Federación de Trabajadores Portuarios (FTP). After intense meetings, port companies’ association Anesco and trade unions have reache
Harren & Partner to Manage Wind Lift I Jack-Up Vessel
Bremen-based shipping company Harren & Partner is set to become technical manager of Wind Lift I. The company’s Offshore Department headed by Robert Fowler will be responsible for managing the jack-up vessel starting from April.
EU Ministers Adopt Declaration on Maritime Transport
European Transport Ministers have adopted a ministerial declaration on maritime transport, the European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) informed. The so-called ‘Valletta Declaration’ outlines priorities for the EU’s maritime transport policy, focusing on competitiveness, digitalization and
Putin says Russia will become world’s top LNG producer
Russia will become the world’s biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer, according to President Vladimir Putin. Putin said this on Thursday during a video conference call with chief executives of Russia’s Novatek and France’s Total, the partners in the giant Yamal LNG export project. “Russia, wi
Micro Shelter Solution Puts Galloper Maritime Traffic on Radar
Micro Shelter Solution informed that it had participated to the radar/VTS equipment installation for the Galloper offshore wind farm foundations, all of which are now installed at the project site in the UK.