An Energy SuperPower
Russia is an energy superpower and the country has vast and rich natural resources. Besides gas and coal reserves (some of the largest in the world), Russia today is ranked as the worldâs biggest oil producing nation accounting for well over 12% of the global output. Moreover, the country exports more than 70% of its oil to the world markets. That said, Russiaâs output of oil amounts to a third of what collectively the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) produces.
IMCA: Encouraging Responses to 'Competence' Questionnaire
The results of a questionnaire, developed by the International Marine Contractors Associationâs (IMCA) Competence & Training Core Committee, aimed at offshore personnel, revealed that 64% of the 276 offshore personnel from over 35 contractor members who responded used a competence scheme. âWe were highly encouraged, not only by answers to the questionnaire, but that so many people took part in it,â says Hugh Williams, Chief Executive of IMCA.
Great Lakes Ore Trade Off 7 PCT in September
Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 5.9 million tons in September, a decrease of 7.3 percent compared to August, and 7 percent below the level of a year ago. Shipments were, however, 6.1 percent ahead of Septemberâs 5-year average. Shipments from U.S. ports totaled 5,052,532 tons, a decrease of 10.2 percent compared to a year ago. Included in that total were 360,000 tons shipped to Québec City for final delivery overseas.
Wrecked LPG Freighter Removed from Taiwan Strait
Following four months of challenging operations and weather delays, RESOLVE Salvage & Fire, (ASIA) Pte Ltd. has announced completion of the wreck removal of the freighter LPG OBERON from the Taiwan Strait. The Oberon, loaded with volatile Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) 1- Butene, had grounded and sustained extensive hull damage early this year, seven miles from the Penghu archipelago and 30 miles northwest of Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Oceaneering Announces Vessel Charter
Oceaneering International, Inc. (NYSE:OII) has announced that it has entered into a five-year charter for use of the Cade Candies, a multi-service subsea support vessel owned by Otto Candies LLC.
INTERTANKO Seafarersâ Vetting Seminar a Success
Over 1,300 seafaring officers and crew attended INTERTANKOâs Seafarersâ Vetting Seminar held last week at the NYK-TDG Maritime Academy in Laguna in the Philippines. The packed auditorium demonstrated the need and the desire for up-to-date and practical information on tanker vetting âsuccessful vetting inspections are a crucial part of the commercial operation of any tanker. The seminar was conductedâŚ
Ensuring There are No Hiding Places for Stowaways
The problem of stowaways hiding in a shipâs rudder stock recess, especially at African ports, still persists, the American Club has warned its members. They are urged to take proper precautions to prevent stowaways from boarding and hiding themselves in this manner. The club first alerted its members to this practice in April 2004. The cunning stowaways wait in port areas until after dark and then swim to the rudder stockâŚ
First Permanent Mooring Work for InterMoor in China
InterMoor, an Acteon company, has completed its first permanent mooring work in the Lufeng oilfield, South China Sea. This project was also the companyâs first for Chinese installation contractor China Offshore Oil Engineering Co. Ltd. The Nanhai Sheng Kai floating, storage and offloading unit (FSOU) has been in service since 1992, surpassing its 12-year original estimated design life. Consequently, its subsea mooring system had begun to deteriorate and corrode.
LNG Bunkering Study Released by LR
Key finding is that demand for the deep sea trades could grow significantly if LNG bunkers are competitively priced compared with other fuel options. The 52-page study, which is being launched at Gastech 2012, assesses the likely scale of demand for LNG fuel and LNG-fuelled newbuilds using a unique interactive model of data drawn from major industry stakeholders. The 2011-2012 study says global acceptanceâŚ
BIMCO Publish Tramp Ship Pooling Agreement
BIMCO has released a standard pooling agreement for use by tramp pools operating in dry and liquid bulk trades primarily on a COA or spot basis. After nearly threeâŚ
Two Time Charters for Hellenic Carriers
Time charters for Greece-based Hellenic Carriers' bulk ships 'Konstantinos D' & 'Hellenic Wind' have been fixed. The M/V Konstantinos D has been fixed for a period of 4-6 months at a daily gross hire rate of US$ 7,600. The charter commenced on 29 September 2012, the earliest expiration date is on 29 January 2013 and the latest on 29 March 2013. The M/V Konstantinos D is a 50,326dwt Supramax vessel built in 2000 at Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding, Japan.
MNZ Throws the Book at 'Easy Rider' Owners
Maritime New Zealand brings charges relating to the 'Easy Rider' accident when eight people lost their lives. (Background: The fishing boat 'Easy Rider; capsizedâŚ
Intergraph Gives Worley Parsons CAD Software Access
This five-year agreement covers the Intergraph SmartPlant® and SmartMarine® Enterprise software suites, including SmartPlant 3D, SmartMarine 3D and SmartPlant 3DâŚ
Malaysia Receives Six New Patrol Boats
Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) receive the boats from the builders, Limbongan Destination Marine Service. The six new craft will add to the MMEA'sâŚ
Leadership Changes in Crowley Logistics Group
Danny Hall and David Higgs charged with expanding the business to new Industries and geographic areas. Crowley Maritime Corp. announce leadership changes withinâŚ
P&O Expands Into East Africa
P&O Maritime FZE, a specialist provider of marine services, is expanding its operations to Mozambique. Over many years, P&O Maritime has expanded its service offeringâŚ
Konecranes Gets More W. African Orders
The manufacturer has received two orders for a total of nine gantry cranes from West Africa. The parties concerned have declined to reveal the value of the orders. The cranes will have some advanced technologies such as auto steering feature which keeps the crane on a pre-programmed, straight driving path as well as fuel saving technologies. According to Konecranes, the new technologies used help improving safety of operation and increase productivity.
Hawaii Fishermen Salvage Japanese Tsumami Fishing Skiff
The 20-by-6-foot skiff, covered in barnacles, was found floating northeast of Maui by the crew of the 'F/V Zephyr' who towed it in and cleaned it up. On the heels of Hawaiiâs first confirmed report of Japan tsunami debris, NOAA and its partners are already examining the second confirmed item: a barnacled skiff which a fisherman found off the Hawaii coastâand which he wants to keep. Using the skiffâs registration numberâŚ
World's Largest Offshore Wind Turbine Rotor on Test
The Siemens Energy 6-megawatt installation on trial at Østerild, Denmark, can produce electricity for 6,000 households. Siemens Energy has begun field testing of its new 154 m rotor for the 6-megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbine in Østerild, Denmark. The SWT-6.0-154 turbine is equipped with the world's longest rotor blades â each blade is 75 meters in length. With a record rotor diameter of 154 metersâŚ
Bechtel & Subsea 7 in Offshore Wind Team Up
Bechtel and Subsea 7 will work together to develop offshore wind & associated transmission projects in Europe, including the UK and Germany. The non-exclusive jointâŚ
