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Venko Returns to UK Offshore Substation
Venko Offshore, a Dutch company providing industrial coatings, has recently secured repeat business for maintenance and integrity services for an undisclosed blue chip client.
Ecosse Bags Offshore Wind Farm Boulder Contract
Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has mobilized the Noordhoek Pathfinder to support seabed clearance work for a wind farm project located offshore north-west England. ESS will utilize boulder grab equipment to remove an estimated 1700 boulders located over a 135 km route in water depths of up to 60 meters
Governor Scott Highlights Importance of Investing in Environmental Programs
Florida Governor Rick Scott announced yesterday that he will propose more than $1.7 billion to protect Florida’s environment as part of his 2018-2019 recommended budget. This $1.7 billion funding for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is a more than $220 million increase over
Morlais tidal demo zone eyes consulting services
Menter Môn is looking to appoint consultants to drive forward the development of tidal energy demonstration zone off the coast of Anglesey in Wales.
Nibulon’s New Dredger Mykolaivets Successfully Completes Sea Trials
The high-capacity self-propelled СДС-15 dredger ‘Mykolaivets’ has successfully completed sea trials on the Southern Buh River, Nibulon said in its latest release. In particular, the specialists tested the propulsion units of the starboard side and port side in all modes. In addition, there were test
Cochin, Hooghly Dock & Port Engineers Set Up JV
Indian shipbuilder Cochin Shipyard Ltd has established a joint venture company with compatriot shipbuilder Hooghly Dock & Port Engineers Limited. The joint venture named Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited was set up on Monday, October 23, according to a regulatory filing from Cochin. The formation of t
Renergen grabs permit for South African LNG plant
South African alternative and renewable energy business, Renergen, said it will become the first company to produce LNG in the country and among first to sell the chilled gas locally.
NAT Agrees Financing Terms for Suezmax Trio
Bermuda-based Nordic American Tankers (NAT) has signed the main terms for the financing of the outstanding commitments for its three Suezmax newbuildings. Under the terms, reached with a major international financial institution, the commitments are due on delivery of the ships, scheduled to join th
TenneT and Blauwwind Sign Borssele III and IV Grid Connection Agreements
TSO TenneT and Blauwwind, the consortium of Shell, Van Oord, Eneco and Mitsubishi/DGE, have signed the grid connection agreements for the Borssele III and IV offshore wind farms situated off the coast of the Dutch province Zeeland.
Cheniere’s Corpus Christi LNG project 72.4 percent done (Gallery)
Cheniere’s Corpus Christi liquefaction project located on the U.S. Gulf Coast has reached 72.4 percent completion.
OPT secures over $7M wave cash
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has closed public common stock share sale raising a multi-million funding prize.
Dynacon and Scantrol Form AHC Partnership
Launch & Recovery Systems (LARS) manufacturer Dynacon, a Forum Energy Technologies business line, has joined forces with supplier of active heave compensation (AHC) control systems Scantrol to offer AHC functionality to new and existing customers. Texas-based Dynacon has supplied over 250 ROV LARS S
Navibulgar Exercises Option for Two More Bulkers at Yangzijiang
Bulgarian shipping company Navigation Maritime Bulgare (Navibulgar) confirmed the building of another two 45,000 DWT bulk carriers of Bluetech 45 design at Chinese builder Jiangsu Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group Ltd. The deal is a continuation of the contract for 4+2 newbuildings signed in July this
Ballona Wetlands Comment Period Extended
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, announced today that the Ballona Wetlands Restoration Project comment period has been extended through February 5, 2018. The Corps also added that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and USACE will jointly hold a public hearin