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Spotted: Eduard Toll Out for Gas Trials
Bermuda-based owner and operator of LNG carriers Teekay LNG Partners informed that its first LNG icebreaker recently completed gas trials. The company shared some drone photos of the newbuilding’s gas trials. Eduard Toll is Teekay’s first of six 172,000 cubic meter ARC7 LNG carriers being constructe
NSRI Evacuates Seafarer from Bulker
An ill crewman was evacuated from a bulk carrier which was sailing 3.5 nautical miles off the Port of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on November 15. The crew member was suffering hypertension, according to a report issued by the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI). Justin Erasmus, NSRI Port Elizabet
Fire Breaks Out on CTV at Nordsee Ost Offshore Wind Farm
On the morning of 15 November, a fire broke out in the engine room of the crew transfer vessel (CTV) World Calima that was operating at the Nordsee Ost offshore wind farm. Eight wind farm technicians and five crew members were aboard the CTV at the time and nobody was hurt during the incident.
Soco’s Congo offshore exploitation permit gets ministerial approval
The Republic of Congo ministers have adopted Soco’s applications for a 25-year exploitation permit over several offshore areas. The oil company, operator of the Marine XI Block, said on Thursday the application covered the Viodo, Lideka and Loubana areas. These applications covered areas that were p
Santos says no discussions with Harbour Energy, rejects $7.2 billion takeover approach
Australian LNG player, Santos, in response to media speculation confirmed it is not engaged in discussions with Harbour Energy regarding a change of control transaction for Santos.
Santos: No takeover talks with Harbour. Initial offer rejected
Australian energy company Santos has dismissed the media reports that it’s been in talks with Harbour Energy over a potential takeover.
Mexico allows use of Sikorsky S-92 helicopters for offshore O&G ops
Mexico’s Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) approved the use of Sikorsky S-92 helicopter in all production configurations including offshore oil and gas transportation and search and rescue operations.
Ten Bulker Crew Members Saved from Pirate Hands off Nigeria
Armed pirates boarded a drifting bulk carrier around 17 nautical miles south-southwest (SSW) off Bonny Island, Nigeria on November 11 and kidnapped ten of its crew members. The pirates reportedly entered the bridge and fired their weapons damaging the bridge windows. “They stole ship’s properties, c
FortisBC CEO dies
FortisBC, the operator of the only two LNG facilities in Canada’s British Columbia, has announced the death of its CEO Michael Mulcahy. “The Board of Directors of FortisBC Inc. and FortisBC Energy Inc. regrets to advise of the sad news of the passing of its President and CEO, Michael Mulcahy after a
Turk Loydu to Certify Panama-Flagged Ships
The Panama Maritime Authority has authorized Turkish classification society Turk Loydu to conduct survey and certification activities for Panama-flagged ships. The two parties signed an authorization transfer protocol in Istanbul on November 7, 2017. In accordance with the signed authorization, Turk
Kokusai Cable Ship Readies for Asia’s Offshore Wind Farms with New Vessel
Japan’s Kokusai Cable Ship will add a new Vard-designed cable laying vessel to its fleet in 2019. The vessel, currently being built at Colombo Dockyard in Sri Lanka, will be capable of carrying out cable installation for future offshore wind projects in Asia.
Kokusai Cable Ship Readies for Asia’s Offshore Wind Farms with New Vessel
Japan’s Kokusai Cable Ship will add a new Vard-designed cable laying vessel to its fleet in 2019. The vessel, currently being built at Colombo Dockyard in Sri Lanka, will be capable of carrying out cable installation for future offshore wind projects in Asia.
New REG Yacht Code Created
A new yacht code was launched at the Global Superyacht Forum in Amsterdam on November 13, the Red Ensign Group (REG) informed. As explained, the REG Yacht Code has taken into account all the expertise gained across almost two decades of regulating the large yacht sector since the first version was p
Oceanteam suspends auditing services firm over ‘costs charged for work not performed’
Oceanteam has suspended KPMG’s services, the company’s auditor in Norway, over audit costs that were charged for work not performed.