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VIDEO: First of six Starfish vessels joins Maersk Supply’s fleet
Danish offshore vessel provider Maersk Supply Service has shared a video of the newest addition to the company’s fleet – the recently delivered Maersk Master anchor handler. MSS said on Monday that the Maersk Master was delivered and named at Kleven Shipyards on March 24, 2017, on time and on budget
Clarksons: LNG Fleet Thrives as Natural Gas Gains Popularity
As liquefied natural gas (LNG) gained momentum over the last decade, becoming an increasingly important form in which gas is traded, the LNG carrier fleet increased from 193 to 479 vessels from start 2006 to start March 2017, according to Clarksons Research. The LNG fleet, which also tripled in tota
ABB wins BW Group FSRU contract
Zurich-based automation specialist ABB has won a contract to supply power and electric propulsion system for BW Group’s new floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU).
34 Wind Turbines Up at Veja Mate
Two and a half months ahead of schedule, Veja Mate has reached the halfway installation milestone with 34 of the total 67 wind turbines now installed.
BP hits more gas off Egypt
UK-based energy giant and LNG player BP made another gas discovery in the North Damietta offshore concession in the East Nile Delta, Egypt.
CGG and Eidesvik to set up new company with seven seismic vessels
French geophysical company CGG has agreed in principle with its longstanding partner Eidesvik, a Norwegian shipping company, and its Nordic lenders to establish a new ownership set-up for its operated fleet. CGG said on Friday this agreement is reflecting its focus on competitiveness and strict oper
Poland’s Gaz-System moving forward with FSRU project
Polish gas transmission operator, Gaz-System said Monday it has taken a step forward with plans to install a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in the Bay of Gdansk located on the Baltic Sea. Gaz-System, that also operates Poland’s first LNG terminal in Swinoujscie, completed the tender
Race Bank OSS Tandem Installed, Turbine Installation Up Next
Following the installation of the jacket foundation on 15 March, the 2,900t topside for the second offshore substation at the Race Bank offshore wind farm was installed over the weekend.
Race Bank OSS Tandem Installed, Turbine Installation Up Next
Following the installation of the jacket foundation on 15 March, the 2,900t topside for the second offshore substation at the Race Bank offshore wind farm was installed over the weekend.
Houlder, Wärtsilä and Trelleborg develop jettyless LNG transfer concept
Marine design consultancy Houlder, LNG Infrastructure provider Wärtsilä and hose supplier Trelleborg have jointly developed a new mid-scale LNG distribution infrastructure.
Fincantieri’s Vard takeover bid falls short. Ownership increases to 75%
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has not managed to fully take over Vard, an offshore vessel building specialist. To remind, Fincantieri in November 2016 launched the offer for the shares not already owned by Fincantieri. More precisely, the offer was for 523,528,732 shares equal to 44.37% of the Var
UK books first April LNG cargo
The United Kingdom has booked its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for April, extending the recent rise in imports of the chilled fuel. The 266,000-cbm Q-Max LNG tanker Rasheeda is expected to arrive at the UK’s South Hook LNG terminal on April 2 from Qatar, according to the Milford Haven Por
Offshore Achievement Awards Winners Revealed
Twelve companies and individuals were revealed as the winners at the Offshore Achievement Awards 2017 (OAA) on Thursday at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC). The winners included JDR Cable Systems, which collected two awards for Export Achievement and Great Large Company, whilst E
Beatrice Offshore Construction Kicks Off
Seaway Heavy Lifting (SHL) will begin installing piles for jacket foundations at the Beatrice offshore wind farm on 27 March. The work will be carried out by the heavy lift vessel Stanislav Yudin, recently equipped with NAMI’s purpose built 700-tonne Pile Installation Frame (PIF).