Kongsberg Opens New Mexican Service Hub
Kongsberg Maritime Mexico S.A. DE C.V., became fully operational out of its new facility in the city of Veracruz this summer. As an extension to Kongsberg Maritimeās worldwide service networkā¦
Statoil: Securing More Rig Capacity
Statoil has signed a contract with North Atlantic Norway to hire the West Hercules rig which can be used for exploration and production drilling internationally and on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). Statoil has signed an agreement with North Atlantic Norway Ltd (Norwegian Branch), a company in the Seadrill group, for hire of the West Hercules rig for use on exploration prospects and production licences. The semi-submersible rig will be deployed to start drilling from Q3 2012.
Cargotec Secures Vietnamese Pipelayer with Mooring Solutions
A contract for mooring equipment for a pipelaying barge marks Cargotecās successful entry to the Vietnamese offshore market. In July this year, Cargotec won a contractā¦
Shippersā Voice Welcomes Call for Single Carbon Footprint in Europe
Shippers seeking to choose āgreenā or āsustainableā transport are being put off by the confusion of initiatives and promises offered by logistics and transport companies, says Andrew Traill, Shippers' Voice Managing Partner. āThe lack of a common programme results in a proliferation of calculation methodologies, carbon calculators, sustainability initiatives and so on,ā he explains. āThis usuallyā¦
Emergency Professionals Choose KVH TracPhone V3 for Portable SATCOM
KVH distributor Mackay Communications offers a unique, transportable terminal for mini-VSAT Broadband service. KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI) today announced a portable configuration of its ultra-compact TracPhone® V3 mobile satellite communication system designed for use by emergency responders. The kit, created by KVH distributor Mackay Communications, houses the TracPhone V3 antenna, modemā¦
Houston Pilot Receives Prestigious Award
Honored for Leadership: Houston Pilot receives prestigious award at Maritime Luncheon. Captain Paul Brown of the Houston Pilots received the Paul Cuffee Leadership Award from Texas Southern University on July 1st, 2011 during its Summer Maritime Academy Session II Closing Ceremony Luncheon. The Paul Cuffee Leadership Award honors those who demonstrate not only extraordinary leadership skills, but those who are extremely dedicated by their selfless mentoring to fellow pilots.
Scott Bergeron appointed CEO of LISCR
Scott Bergeron has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), the US-based manager of the Liberian Registry. Bergeron joined LISCR in 2000 as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to that, he developed a wide range of experience in the shipping industry, working for shipowner/manager Laurin Maritime, for Det Norske Veritas and for the US Coast Guard, as well as gaining practical seagoing experience on a variety of different types of ship.
Shipping Industry Calls for UN Armed Force Against Pirates
The global shipping industry (represented by the Round Table of international shipping associations) has called for the establishment of a United Nations force of armed military guards to tackle the piracy crisis in the Indian Ocean, which it says is spiralling out of control. In a hard hitting letter to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, INTERTANKOā¦
New SNAME CD: Impact of EPA & IMO Regulations
Sustainability in the Maritime Industry is now available from the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME). The new CD, a collection of relevant technical papers, focuses on logical solutions to the strict emission control and environmental regulations of the (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Edited by SNAME members Rich Delpizzo (Manager of Government Operationsā¦
Pushing on Brazilās Rio Madeira
Flavio Silveira does design work for the Beconal shipyard where he continues to upgrade the Amasonās basic pushboat design. This September the yard delivered a 1200 hp pushboat to Planalto. As do most Amazon pusboats, the hull of the M/V SCL 22 has a slight dead-rise at the bow with a two deck winches for making up to the tow mounted on the foredeck. Push knees are designed to accommodate barges at various drafts.
L-3 MAPPS, OSL Team for Royal Canadian Navy Programs
L-3 MAPPS has teamed with British Columbia-based Offshore Systems Limited (OSL) to provide leading solutions for Royal Canadian Navy programs. The latest generationā¦
Technip Wins Contract in Abu Dhabi
Development project. This field is located 200 kilometers northwest of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Satah Full Field Development projectās objective is toā¦
Imtech: Number of Marine Service and Maintenance Contracts to 5,000
Imtech (technical services provider in Europe and on the global marine market) is observing a substantial increase in the number of marine service and maintenance contracts managed by Imtech.
DeepOcean Wins Contract with Statoil
DeepOcean AS, a subsidiary of DeepOcean Group Holding AS DeepOcean AS has been awarded a one year option by Statoil for the vessel Edda Flora under the existing frame agreement for Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (IMR) the company holds with Statoil. Edda Flora is now committed until 1st December, 2012. The award represents a significant addition to DeepOceanās order book. The vessel will continueā¦
Piracy Quick Reference Guide Released by ABS
In support of the maritime communityās efforts to protect seafarers against acts of piracy, ABS has prepared a quick reference guide (QRG) to assist shipsā crewsā¦
Westwood: N. Sea Future is "Bright"
āDespite a long-term decline in oil & gas production in the North Sea, its services and support industry has a bright future,ā said John Westwood, Chairman of energy business advisors Douglas-Westwood, in Aberdeen this week. Addressing a major event organized by the Norwegian British Chamber of Commerce on opportunities and challenges for the industry in the North Sea area, Westwood noted that theā¦
STX Finland: Contract Signed Well Intervention Vessels
STX Finland Oy and Eide Marine Semi AS, a subsidiary of Eide Marine Services A/S, signed a contract for the outfitting, completion and delivery of two highly sophisticatedā¦
STATOIL Mariner Concept Presented
Peter Mellbye, Statoilās executive vice president for Development and Production International. The concept chosen for the Mariner heavy oil project on the UK continental shelf includes a production, drilling and quarter (PDQ) platform based on a steel jacket, with a floating storage unit (FSU). Statoil expects a final investment decision in late 2012 and first oil in late 2016. The Bressay heavy oil project on the UK continental shelf is also progressing according to planā¦
Cezary Grabarczyk Visits DCT Gdansk
DCT Gdansk, the leading Polish container terminal played host to one of the most important politicians in Poland, when on September 7, 2011, DCT was visited by Cezary Grabarczyk, Minister of Infrastructure in Donald Tuskās government. The Minister of Infrastructure met with DCT Gdansk's CEO and a representative of Macquarie, the largest private infrastructure investor in the world, to discuss infrastructureā¦
Praise for Merchant Mariner Response on 9/11
The US Department of Transportation has publicly praised the role played by merchant mariners during the September 11, 2001 attacks. The Department singles out thoseā¦
