Aon, the leading insurance broker and risk management firm, has appointed Bruce Grant as a further specialist to its renewable energy team. By Tom Scott (insurances) [mappress] Source: insurances, September 13, 2010;
Subsidiaries of the troubled Vietnamese state shipbuilder Vinashin on Monday denied local press reports that they were seeking to exit the company. But workers at some subsidiaries said they had suffered layoffs and salary delays because of the conglomerate’s financial problems and a government reor
Sembcorp Marine’s Sembawang Shipyard on Monday said it has secured major upgrading and repair contracts worth S$110 million. The first contract is worth S$32 million and involves an upgrading project from New Zealand firm Kiwirail for the lengthening and dry-docking repairs of its Ro-Pax Ferry, the
Following the catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, it is clear that better provision has to be made for dealing with losses and damage arising in this context. In response, Munich Re has developed a new concept for insuring offshore oil drilling, which has the potential to create cover in t
At the request of the Duxbury harbormaster and the Duxbury Bay Management Commission, the Army Corps of Engineers is planning to dredge Duxbury Harbor. The harbor needs to be dredged every 10 years, according to Harbormaster Don Beers. In fact, plans for this project began as soon as the last dredgi
There are less than eight weeks until the next elections and experts are predicting that Republications will be swept into office. Should… By Joanna Schroeder (domesticfuel) [mappress] Source: domesticfuel, September 13, 2010;
Two new offshore support vessels owned by Navegação São Miguel and destined for long-term charter to Brazilian operator Petrobrás, will feature a suite of MacGregor offshore equipment As part of Cargotec’s plans to further broaden its presence in Brazil, the company has recently won contracts that w
Assisted by the tugs Triton and Ukko the cruise vessel Allure of the Seas set to sea from STX Finland’s Turku shipyard for the first time on September 13, 2010. The vessel is undergoing sea trials, which are to continue towards the end of the week. The building has proceeded according to plan and de
The Government of Britain received a warning that raising the target of renewable energy in the country seems impractical.Energy Minister… By Jatinder Kumar (topnews) [mappress] Source: topnews, September 13, 2010;
Sembcorp Marine’s subsidiary Sembawang Shipyard has secured major upgrading and repair contracts worth S$110 million, reinforcing its reputation as a world-leading ship-repair yard. Upgrading of Passenger / Ferry Ships Sembawang Shipyard, an internationally renowned ship repairer of cruise ships in
BP announced today that its acquisition of an interest in block 42/05 in the South China Sea’s Pearl River Mouth Basin has been approved by the Chinese Government. BP has acquired a 40.82 per cent interest in the block from Devon Energy China, Ltd. The block covers an area of 6939 square kilometers.
Engineering and maintenance contractor RBG has completed a first on Chevron’s Captain FPSO in the UK North Sea. Working as a sub-contractor to Acergy, RBG provided diving services and project support under a £400,000 contract, using rigid-hulled inflation boat to install subsea rigging, and an ROV,
The Asia Cruise Association (ACA) welcomes Singapore Cruise Centre Pte Ltd (SCC) as its newest associate member. ACA, the largest cruise association dedicated to the promotion and growth of the cruise industry in Asia, is led by major cruise lines Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Costav Crui
STX Norway Offshore has entered into a new contract with Olympic Shipping for the building of an LNG powered Platform Supply Vessel. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in Q1 2012. The new vessel is designed by STX Norway Offshore Design in Ålesund. The hull is to be built at Tulcea, Romania, and t
