Four self propelled split hopper barges named after the famous Dutch engineers Jan Blanken, Jan Leeghwater, Pieter Caland and Cornelis Lely were christened on 27 March last in Dalian, China. The ceremonies were performed by Mrs M.G. Kloet, wife of area director J. Kloet, Mrs. M.W. Schaart, wife of s
Global engineering, sciences and project delivery firm, Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) has been appointed by National Grid Offshore to undertake a major Offshore Transmission Design, Technology and Economic Study. The study, which will span over five months, covers the economic, technology and design as
Global engineering, sciences and project delivery firm, Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) has been appointed by National Grid Offshore to undertake a major Offshore Transmission Design, Technology and Economic Study. The study, which will span over five months, covers the economic, technology and design as
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Governor Ted Strickland joined Cleveland leaders today to outline plans to advance offshore wind energy projects. Brown unveiled new legislation aimed at advancing the installation of offshore wind turbines in freshwater bodies like Lake Erie.
Queensland fishing groups say a plan to protect the Coral Sea will result in more fish being imported from overseas. Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has ruled out a request from environmental lobby groups to turn the Coral Sea into the world’s largest fishing no-go zone.
Danish shipping and oil group A.P. Moller-Maersk aims to cut costs by a further $500 million this year, it said in a company newsletter published on Monday. The group, which includes the world’s biggest container shipping company Maersk Line, cut more than $2 billion in costs in 2009 when it had its
China Shipping Development Co Ltd, the dry bulk and tanker arm of China Shipping (Group) Co, announced Sunday that its net profit for 2009 plunged 80% to RMB 1.06 billion from RMB 5.37 billion in 2008.
PERTH – Western Australian iron-ore conveyor Oakajee Port and Rail (OPR) has delivered a draft bankable feasibility study (BFS) and draft implementation agreements for a new rail and deep-water port project to the government of Western Australia. [mappress] Source: Mining Weekly, March 30, 2010
Hundreds of jobs will be created through a new £80m wind turbine factory, it has been announced. The offshore wind turbine production facility could be built on the east coast or in the north east of England.
Lloyds Register has provided a type approval for the Newthex NEXT Door. NEXT Doors come with a new and patented NEXT Door Closing System. NEXT Doors are remarkable for their Simplicity, Safety, Efficiency and Reliability. Newthex NEXT doors are suitable for mega yachts, naval ships, merchant ships,
Reference is made to the press release of Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) of 27 March 2010 whereby Boskalis Holding B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Boskalis (the Offeror) announced to declare the public cash offer (the Offer) for all the issued and outstanding ordinary shares (the Shar
Scandlines A/G has signed an agreement with Volkswerft Stralsund in Mecklenborg-Vorpommeren to build two new ferries for the Gedser–Rostock service. The vessels, which have been in the pipeline for several years, will be the first newbuildings of the Scandlines fleet for 13 years. The duo will be re
General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) , today laid the keel for USNS William McLean, the twelfth ship of the Lewis and Clark class of dry cargo-ammunition ships (T-AKE). The ship is named in honor of the U.S. Navy physicist who in the 1950s pioneered the te
The sand dredging project that has been taking place in Durban has started to show benefits, with excellent sand bank formations at all of the town beaches. [mappress] Source: Surfers Village, March 29, 2010;
