Maritime Industry Top News
New Allseas Positioning Contract for Veripos
Allseas, a leader in offshore pipeline installation and subsea construction, has awarded Veripos a further three-year contract for continuing provision of specialist…
Sennebogen Adds Rish Equipment Company
Sennebogen expects to see its green machine material handlers taking a stronger position in West Virginia through the efforts of its newest distributor. Rish Equipment Company was recently introduced by Constantino Lannes, President of Sennebogen LLC, as the manufacturer’s authorized dealer for West Virginia. According to Rish CEO Myron Jones, the territory holds ample opportunity for his new line of purpose-built material handlers.
Silence on the Ship
A double-hulled tanker called Bernhard Dettmer refuels ships in Hamburg Harbor – power supply on board is provided by a Hatz SilentPACK diesel engine. It is end of the working day. Calm returns on board the Bernhard Dettmer, although the diesel engine is running, supplying the ship with power. There is no noise, however, because the engine is running very quietly. This is one of the outstanding features of the Hatz 4L41C SilentPACK engine.
TWMA Wins UKCS Contract with Premier Oil
Two-year agreement with potential for two further one-year extensions. TWMA, the leader in integrated drilling services and environmental solutions for the international onshore and offshore oil and gas industry, has announced it has secured a substantial contract with UK operator, Premier Oil (Premier), following a comprehensive tender process. The project, worth an estimated £2 million, is already…
Expro Facility Highlights Continued Global Growth
International oilfield services company, Expro, is opening a new facility in Aberdeen to enhance its growing well intervention business, following a strong annual global revenue increase to more than $1billion (£630 million). The site, in Howe Moss Avenue Dyce, will house Expro’s wireline, well intervention, well services, well integrity (Safewells) and cased hole logging services to help provide integrated and multi-skilled teams.
Donjon Marine's Emergency Response
Donjon Marine Co. Inc. of Hillside, NJ, was mobilized from its base in Port Newark, New Jersey, to provide an emergency pumping capability in response to the devastation resulting from Hurricane Sandy. Donjon currently holds the US Navy Salvage and Related Services contract for the North Atlantic zone. The US Navy provided support to the stricken region following a request by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Golden Stena Weco Invests in Chinese Tanker
Golden Stena Weco recently invested in its first tanker within the framework of the newly established joint venture. The 9,000 dwt tanker, called Golden Adventure…
Keppel FELS Signs Contract Worth US$1.2 Billion
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M), has signed a contract with Ukraine's National Joint-Stock…
Shipbroker Pays the Price
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has emphasised the potentially costly consequences of a failure on the part of shipping intermediaries to confirm in writing any initiatives performed on behalf of their principals. In the latest issue of its Claims Review, ITIC says it has seen an increasing number of claims on its shipbroking members relating to the receipt and forwarding of messages.
Singapore’s Shipyards Reflect Booming FPSO Trend
Traditional shipyards in Singapore are benefitting from booming oil and gas business, as work orders flow in for Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO)…
Globecomm Maritime Provides Satellite Services
Globecomm Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: GCOM), a communications solutions provider, has announced that it has reached a maritime industry milestone, providing connectivity services to 3,500 ships globally.
Less NOx in New Inland Waterway Tanker
This summer the MTS Duandra was launched in Benelux as the world’s first semi-hybrid inland waterway tanker built by Shipyard Trico B.V. This ship uses Volvo Penta diesel engines for both propulsion and generator set that helps to reduce emissions significantly. The two standard Volvo Penta D16 MG Gensets on MTS Duandra generate power for on-board electricity, thruster, cargo pumps and two electric engines which are part of the propulsion system.
UK Port Orders 14 Cargotec Straddle Carriers
UK based Forth Ports orders the carriers for its upgrade of the London Container Terminal (LCT) at Tilbury. Forth Ports is investing in substantial equipment and…
Tug & Barge Salvaged Off Alaskan Coast
Response crews complete salvage of tug 'Polar Wind' & its barge 'Unimak Trader' from Ukolnoi Island, 40 miles east of Cold Bay. The five-person crew of the Polar Wind was rescued Nov.
Keppel FELS Contracted to Build Two Semi-submersible Rigs
Keppel FELS signs contract to construct the rigs for Ukraine's National Joint-Stock Company "Naftogaz of Ukraine" (Naftogaz). The contract is worth about US$ 1.2-billion…
Polar Code on Agenda at IMO SecGen's Chile Visit
IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu to discuss (during his visit to Chile) the Polar Code being developed by IMO . In Punta Arenas at a special conference on Search and Rescue in the Antarctic region…
Patrick Verhoeven Leaves ESPO for ECSA
European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) chairman leaves to join the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA). Mr Verhoeven has been recruited by the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) to succeed Alfons Guinier who will be retiring as Secretary General next year. "It is with much regret that I have to announce this news", said Mr Garcia-Milà, "Patrick will however not be leaving us immediately.
Bourbon Director Resigns
Christian de Chateauvieux's resignation for personal reasons accepted by the Bourbon Board of Directors. Mr. Christian de Chateauvieux has been a Director since 1990…
SABIC Contracts Two New LNG-Powered Tankships
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) says it is the world's first chemical company to commission LNG-run gas carriers. SABIC's new tankships will be powered…
ITF Steps Up Support for US Port Workers' Strike
International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) supports ILWU member clerical workers in Ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach. ITF ramps up its support after employers…
