Several Russian oil companies have applied for drilling licenses in the Barents-, Kara- and Pechora Seas. There are currently no operational offshore oil- and gas fields in the Russian Arctic Oceans, but the interest to start exploring the northern offshore fields appear to increase. Less ice due to
Jordan is studying importing natural gas from Qatar as its electricity consumption may double in 10 years, Energy Minister Khalid Irani said… [mappress] Source: gulf-times, May 28, 2010;
The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority will consider authorizing $2.7 million for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform critical dredging of the channels adjacent to PHA’s Turning Basin and Barbours Cut docks, on Tuesday, June 1, beginning at 9 a.m. in the boardroom of the Port A
Deep Sea Supply yesterday took delivery of “Sea Marten”, a newbuilding AHTS from ABG Shipyard, India. “Sea Marten” is the 4th delivery in a series of 9 newbuilding AHTS vessels from ABG. As previously announced, the vessel will directly mobilize to Brazil and commence a 3 year time charter contract
Dredging Corporation has declared its financial year 2009-10 results. It has reported net profit of Rs 70 crore and net sales of Rs 645… [mappress] Source: moneycontrol, May 28, 2010;
“This is implemented mainly by limiting the number of vessels licensed to fish in Namibian waters, setting regulations regarding the types of fishing gear vessels may use and by restricting the time of year fishing can take place and seasons. The Pelagic, demersal and recreational marine fisheries c
South African port and rail workers ended a strike that began May 10, after accepting a pay offer. Port and rail operator Transnet Ltd. proposed an 11 percent pay increase and a one-time payment equivalent to 1 percent of annual salary, Zenzo Mahlangu, general secretary of the South African Transpor
STX Finland may receive a Russian order for a combined icebreaker and oil spill combat vessel of Aker Arctic Technology’s ARC 100-design. The Finnish companies STX Finland Oy, Aker Arctic Technology Oy and Southeast Trading Oy have signed a cooperation agreement and the Russian companies OAO Sovcomf
Mystery surrounds press reports last night that after prolonged appeals from Green interests Maersk, the largest container shipping line in the world, apparently announced yesterday it would not carry certain cargoes of at risk marine species particularly the curiously named Orange Roughy, a staple
A new research report launched by the Minister for Tourism Martin Ferguson has highlighted the potential of cruise ships to drive tourism growth in the northern Australian city of Darwin. The Australian cruise ship industry had a record year in 2008-09, with both cruise ships and visitors to ports i
Polish plans for an LNG port on the Baltic coast have been cast into doubt as the EU may withhold a 1.5 billion zloty (370 million euro) ple… [mappress] Source: thenews-polish radio, May 28, 2010;
The federal government will continue the Hudson River PCB dredging project next year even if General Electric Co. decides to back out, said… [mappress] Source: timesunion, May 28, 2010;
The joint venture between Wärtsilä and Transmashholding is a strategically important step for Wärtsilä to broaden its business into the rail market and gives Wärtsilä a stronger industrial foothold in Russia. Wärtsilä has signed a joint venture agreement with the Russian company Transmashholding (TM
Italian firm Ingemar has been contracted to supply pontoons for new marina facilities in Libya and Algeria which will include new superyacht berthing. At Port de Peche de Stora in Algeria, the existing fishing port will be expanded to accommodate a new basin for tourist yachts. It will provide 320 b
