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Computational Power Leads to Improved Ship Designs
In the last 15 years, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software has made big leaps. What was once merely considered a ‘numerical towing tank’ is now an integral part of ship design. Many shipyards and naval architecture companies have an in-house CFD department, while others – including ship owner
Axegaz opens French LNG station
Axegaz of France said it has opened the first public LNG service station on the Lille-Lesquin CRT at the end of May.
France: Dunkirk LNG to get first cargo in July
France’s fourth LNG import terminal located in the port of Dunkirk expects to receive its first cargo of chilled gas in the first half of July. “Arrival window of first LNG vessel required for tests is confirmed. This window is scheduled between 04th and 08th July,” Dunkirk LNG (Dunkerque LNG) said.
Scotland’s New Energy Minister to Address RE Industry
Scotland’s new Energy Minister, Paul Wheelhouse, will give his first address to the country’s renewable energy industry tomorrow at Scottish Renewables’ Low-Carbon Heat Conference in Perth. He is expected to address topics including climate change, renewable heat and the new Energy Strategy for Scot
XPO Logistics expands LNG fleet in France
XPO Logistics, Connecticut-headquartered, transportation provider informed its French unit has expanded its LNG-powered fleet with the addition of 31 Iveco Stralis for the Bondoufle branch.
Oil & Gas UK conference to address how to maximize investment in UKCS
Oil & Gas UK, the representative organization for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, will discuss the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that the UK Continental Shelf presents at the annual Oil & Gas UK Conference in Aberdeen. Oil & Gas UK said on Monday that Stephen Halliday, Group
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Anadarko says “strongly committed” to Mozambique LNG project Woodlands-based Anadarko said Wednesday the company is “strongly committed” to its multi-billion Mozambique LNG project despite the debt crisis in the African country and the oil price downturn. Chevron wins environmental approval for Gorg
Petrobras extension for World Wide Supply’s blocked vessel
Following recent approval granted to Petrobras to keep one of World Wide Supply’s PSVs working for the oil company, Petrobras has received approval to keep World Wide Supply’s other blocked vessel, the World Sapphire, for another 60 days. Petrobras made an application to the Agencia Nacional de Tran
Ireland hands out 14 new offshore licensing options
Seán Kyne T.D., Ireland’s Minister of State for Natural Resources, on Friday announced the offer of 14 new Licensing Options in the Irish offshore following the conclusion of the 2015 Atlantic Margin Licensing Round. These awards are the second phase of awards under the Licensing Round and follow on
UK: End of the line for Ettrick field after only 7 years of production
Oil company Nexen, a subsidiary of CNOOC, is pressing on with its decommissioning efforts of the Ettrick field located in the UK sector of the North Sea. According to Bluewater, the owner of the FPSO operating on the Ettrick field, the production from the field was scheduled to cease on June 1, 2016
Greece Keeps the Lead as Largest Ship Owning Nation
Despite the many domestic and market challenges faced by the Hellenic ship owning community, Greece has continued to strengthen its position as the largest ship owning nation in recent years, currently controlling 18% of the world fleet. According to Clarksons data, Greek owners continue to top the
CLIA: Cruise Industry Stronger than Ever
The cruise industry has surpassed 2015 ocean cruise passenger projections and has increased passenger expectations for 2016 — a sign the industry is stronger than ever, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced at the 2016 Cruise360 Conference in Vancouver. The industry reported a tota
ICS Chooses New Chairman, Esben Poulsson
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has elected a new chairman, Esben Poulsson (Singapore), who will succeed Masamichi Marooka (Japan) who has decided to stand down after four years in office. Being at the helm of this association, Poulsson is to serve as a representative of the global shipp