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Ark Shipping takes delivery of anchor handler for Caspian ops
A new shallow-draft anchor-handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel designed by Offshore Ship Designers (OSD) has been delivered to Russian inland waterways operator and offshore logistics service provider, Ark Shipping. OSD said on Tuesday that the AHTS Antarctic, designed in close co-operation with the o
Chevron’s board member resigns
US energy giant and LNG operator Chevron said that Jon Huntsman Jr. has resigned from the company’s board of directors. The resignation took effect on September 28. Huntsman resigned from the board as he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate last week to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Russia, Chevron sa
Well Centric Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
Well Centric has appointed Gary Smart as new chief executive officer. Gary has held a variety of management positions throughout his career, spending 11 years at Weatherford before joining Tendeka in 2009, where he spent six years as CEO. FrontRow chief executive Stuart Ferguson said: “FrontRow is c
Scottish First Minister opens OGTC’s innovation center
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has opened the new Oil & Gas Technology Centre Innovation Hub in Aberdeen. The new Hub is part of the Oil & Gas Technology Centre, a non-profit, industry-led, technology research and development organization, funded by the Aberdeen City Region Deal. The Scotti
Three Die from Suffocating on Ship Berthed at Sohar Port
Three seafarers lost their lives onboard a cargo ship anchored at the Port of Sohar on September 30, Oman’s Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance (PACDA) informed. The men, all of them Asian nationals, died from inhaling wood-preserving chemicals inside the unnamed ship, PACDA posted on F
Pembina completes Veresen acquisition
Pembina Pipeline Corporation said it has completed its business combination with Veresen creating one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in Canada.
The Steel and Iron Foundry
Allard-Europe, who is part of the DIHAG Holding, is a niche specialist present in a lot of branches. Thanks to our expert staff and high-tech equipment we advise our customers on personalized solutions for their benefit. Moreover, we advise you on casting design, alloy choice and through the entire
OEEC: Terre Quanta cuts offshore equipment downtime
With only a week to go before the Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference kicks off in Amsterdam we’ve taken an opportunity to present you Terre Quanta. Terre Quanta is a U.S. based start-up which will, along with ten other young companies have an opportunity to present its ideas and solutions to
Comfort in Offshore Wind Working Conditions
Europe is the leader of the growing market for the offshore wind energy. Most of the activities take place in the wet conditions of the North Sea. As the people work in varying temperatures and under dire weather conditions, it is most important that their personal protective equipment (PPE) is not
Armour starts commercial gas sales from Kincora plant
Armour Energy said that the commercial sales of gas have kicked off from the Kincora project.
From Climate Change to Smarter Seal Solutions
By Lagersmit The entire world has been talking about it for years now and it still remains a hot topic: climate change. This change has a lot of consequences for several sectors and the maritime industry also has to deal with this. How does climate change impact the maritime industry? Clear response
Panama Canal to Enable Alliances’ Boxships to Swap, Substitute Booking Slots
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) plans to allow swapping and substitution of booking slots between container vessels of members of an alliance, the ACP said in its Advisory to Shipping. Starting from December 1, 2017, swapping and substitution will be allowed on a temporary basis under the following
First Horns Rev 3 Monopiles Ready to Leave Esbjerg
The first monopile foundations have been scheduled for shipping from the Port of Esbjerg to the site of Vattenfall’s 400MW Horns Rev 3 offshore wind farm on 9 October.
First Horns Rev 3 Monopiles Ready to Leave Esbjerg
The first monopile foundations have been scheduled for shipping from the Port of Esbjerg to the site of Vattenfall’s 400MW Horns Rev 3 offshore wind farm on 9 October.