The EU Commission’s goals for offshore wind of between 230 and 450 GW by 2050 are achievable provided the right investments in electricity grids and governments take the right approach to maritime spatial planning, according to a new WindEurope report. According to the report, ‘Our energy, our futur
Conoship signed a contract with Mawei Shipyard for the design of Spliethoff’s two multipurpose DP2 B-type vessels.
Owner and operator of dry cargo vessels Navios Maritime Partners has signed agreements to acquire eleven vessels.
Two renovated quays were commissioned last week at the Polish Port of Gdansk as part of the port’s ongoing quay and fairway modernization project. Completion of the 1st stage of expansion of the Obroncow Poczty Polskiej Quay included the redevelopment of half of the quay’s length. The remaining part
Samsung Heavy Industries has secured another order for the construction of LNG carriers.
Maintenance dredging program in the Lake Worth Inlet began last week, the Port of Palm Beach reports. The hopper dredger Atchafalaya is expected to remove approximately 60,000 cubic yards of sand from the inner and outer harbor channel. “Removing the shoal would deepen the sea floor to 37 feet in th
Fugro has extended the firm period of hire for the Skandi Carla time charter contract until end October 2020, the Oslo-listed DOF Subsea said on Tuesday. Skandi Carla is a purpose-designed and built ROV survey, IRM and construction support vessel. The 84 meters long vessel with accommodation for 80
SINN Power has won this year’s Cleantech Open Global Idea Challenge in Los Angeles with its wave energy technology to supply people worldwide with clean and reliable energy from ocean waves. SINN Power was invited to attend the Cleantech Open (CTO) Global Forum, which is a 3-day event to pave the wa
Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock has announced an additional $175,000 of funding for the City of Newcastle Council to begin work to boost sand volumes on Stockton Beach, located north of the Hunter River in New South Wales, Australia. “The newest round of funding will enable approximate
Bayside Council (NSW) is undertaking a beach nourishment project to replace 28,000m³ of sand within Ramsgate Baths with sand sourced from Sandringham Bay, Dolls Point. According to the Council, machinery installed at Sandringham Bay is pumping sand along the Cook Park foreshore via a temporary pipel
A subsidiary of Flex LNG enters into a long-term charter contract with Clearlake Shipping for an LNG carrier.
Apply Sørco and Aker Solutions will provide modifications and maintenance support
Global Ship Lease (GSL) has agreed to acquire two 2004-built Post-Panamax containerships from Black Pearl Containers.
Dredging operations at Harrington Back Channel have just passed the half way mark, with the beach renourishment phase of Manning Point Beach about to get underway, informs the MidCoast Council, NSW. As reported, Manning Point locals and visitors to the area will have noticed slurry being pumped onto
