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N-Seatec Wins Order for Subsea Pump Systems
N-Seatec has been awarded a 2-year contract for the design, delivery and cooperation of a complete subsea pump spread. The complete system will be specifically designed to be used on two different wind farms. Design and delivery consist of: 2 20FT Control Containers with integrated workshop, power d
Dauphin Island Restoration Project Wins Award
The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) has just released awards for the nation’s best restored beaches. Among this year’s best restored beaches is the Dauphin Island East End Beach in Alabama. The Dauphin Island East End Beach and Barrier Island Restoration Project was a non-f
Scaretech Takes Away Offshore Wind’s Guano Aches
DONG Energy’s Race Bank recently accommodated trials of a new product aiming to eradicate the problem of seabird droppings, or guano, that is costing the global wind industry millions of pounds a year in delays and clean-ups.
Scaretech Takes Away Offshore Wind’s Guano Aches
DONG Energy’s Race Bank recently accommodated trials of a new product aiming to eradicate the problem of seabird droppings, or guano, that is costing the global wind industry millions of pounds a year in delays and clean-ups.
VerdErg eyes move to tidal sector
VerdErg is setting up its VETT turbine technology for move into tidal energy sector following the approval by the UK’s Environment Agency to use it for run-of-river hydropower schemes.
Yinson, PetroVietnam set up joint venture company
Yinson Clover Ltd (YCL), a subsidiary of Malaysia’s Yinson Holdings, has entered into a consortium agreement with PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) for the execution and performance of a bareboat charter. To clarify, Yinson recently secured an FPSO contract with Talisman Vietnam. Th
Jan De Nul Orders Another Giant TSHD
Jan De Nul Group has signed a contract with Keppel Singmarine for the construction of a 6.000m³ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD), bringing the current newbuilding order at the shipyard to four hoppers. An option for a fifth hopper dredger has been provided in the contract, Jan De Nul said. The
China’s April LNG imports climb
China, world’s largest energy consumer, boosted its imports of the chilled fuel in April by 15.6 percent year-on-year. China’s LNG imports rose to 2.17 million mt last month, according to the data by the General Administration of Customs. In the first four months of the year, China imported 9.96 mil
Odfjell Buys Handy Chemical Tanker
In line with its fleet renewal strategy, Norwegian shipping and tank terminal company Odfjell informed it has bought M/T Argent Eyebright, a Handy chemical tanker. The 33,600 dwt ship was purchased from Singapore-based MOL Chemical Tankers, VesselsValue’s data shows. As disclosed, Argent Eyebright h
First EU-Built LNG Bunker Vessel Named
Coralius, the first European-built LNG bunker and distribution vessel, was named on Monday, May 22. The vessel was commissioned by owners Anthony Veder and Sirius Shipping in 2015 and was built by Royal Bodewes. This new vessel will offer LNG bunkering services for Skangas, a subsidiary of Gasum, ma
LNG bunkering vessel Coralius named
The first European-built LNG bunker and distribution vessel, Coralius, was named on Monday, May 22.
VIDEO: Mispillion Restoration Moves Ahead
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has just released the latest video update from Mispillion Harbor Restoration Project. This new video offers a look at ongoing beach restoration work to restore and protect vital wildlife habitat along the shoreline at Mispill
Avalon’s North End Beach Fill Works Complete Ahead of Schedule
The 2017 Avalon beach fill project will finish ahead of schedule and be completed in advance of Memorial Day weekend. According to Avalon Borough, nearly one million cubic yards of sand has been placed on the north Avalon beachfront in advance of Memorial Day weekend, and hurricane season which begi
Navios Partners Closes 1Q in Red
Greek owner and operator of drybulk and container vessels Navios Maritime Partners suffered a net loss of USD 5.7 million in the first quarter of this year, compared to a profit of USD 0.2 million posted in the same period of 2016. Revenue for the quarter dropped to USD 42.4 million from USD 45.6 mi