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UAE: Kotug names world’s biggest Rotor tug
Kotug has recently named what it claims to be the world’s biggest Rotor tug ART 100-46 in Sharjah, UAE.
Pipeline blockage closes down Erskine production
Chevron-operated Erskine field in the UK North Sea is currently unable to produce due to an issue with a pipeline.
Aqualis Offshore in marine services deal with Aker BP
Marine and offshore engineering consultancy Aqualis Offshore has signed a frame agreement to provide marine services to Norway’s Aker BP.
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Barcelona Knutsen LNG carrier’s crew member medevaced off Hawaii The United States Coast Guard medevaced a 31-year-old crew member of the Barcelona Knutsen liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier some 13 miles south of Oahu, Hawaii, while on its way to Japan. US Coast Guard approves Rio Grande LNG WSA T
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Brokers: Nisshin Shipping Tied to Ten Bulkers
Brokers link Nisshin Shipping to an order for up to ten new bulkers.
WesternGeco exiting seismic acquisition business
WesternGeco is exiting the business of marine and land seismic acquisition
US Coast Guard approves Rio Grande LNG WSA
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) approved the Rio Grande LNG project’s waterway sustainability assessment (WSA) declaring the project suitable for LNG marine traffic.
Keppel, Socar, Lukoil JV yard files for liquidation
Caspian Shipyard Company, a joint venture between Keppel, Socar, and Lukoil, has filed for liquidation.
Video: MSC Avni Becomes Largest Vessel to Call PhilaPort
MSC Avni arrived at the Port of Philadelphia on January 14, becoming the largest cargo ship to ever call this port.
B.C. minister Horgan’s visit to Asia faces opposition over LNG push
British Columbia’s prime minister John Horgan will set off for an Asian tour with an aim to expand economic ties and provide a push for the LNG Canada project.
UDS Kicks Off New Vessel Construction
Singapore-based Ultra Deep Solutions (UDS) has kicked off its Well Intervention new build program with the construction of a new vessel. According to the company’s latest update, the first vessel in the program will be a ‘hybrid’ ship of Salt Ship design. The vessel, to be named ‘Rembrandt’, will be
Global Petroleum set to start Namibian license farm-out
Global Petroleum will soon begin a farm-out process on its blocks off Namibia.