London-based fund manager Glennmont Partners has raised EUR 850 million in its Clean Energy Fund III which will see investments in European offshore wind projects for the first time. Over 70% of Clean Energy Fund III will be invested in projects in the Eurozone with the UK also being an important ma
A team of North East-based subsea engineering experts from Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) and Newcastle University have been recognised for their innovative engineering approach in the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE competition. TeamTao, the only UK team and one of the smallest to reach the grand final o
Mark O’Neil: Digitalization should be looked at as an evolution rather than a revolution.
Controlled fleet stood at 68 bulk carriers in the first quarter of 2019, down from 83 units a year earlier.
Three new members joined One Sea, an alliance that promotes a common goal of self-guiding shipping.
The Norwegian offshore survey company EMGS has confirmed it has been awarded the final contract for a multi-year survey with the Mexican oil company Pemex.
JDR Cables, part of the TFKable, has signed a contract with DEME Offshore for the SeaMade offshore wind farm. JDR will design, manufacture and deliver 78.1 kilometres of aluminium core inter-array cables and a range of cable accessories, including repair joints and connectors. The inter-array cables
Matson launched scrubber installation works on six units deployed in its Hawaii, China-Long Beach Express services.
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has taken delivery of a new survey craft as the latest acquisition in its Dredging Services division’s ongoing fleet replacement program. Carl Gabriel, Executive Manager for TNPA’s Dredging Services division, said that the new vessel is replacing the South Af
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, is extending the public comment period for the draft Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP), and integrated Environmental Impact Statement from 45 to 60 days. The comment period began on May 3, 2019, and the new
Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) is acquiring a 50% stake in NorSea Wind and its subsidiaries with an aim to strengthen its foothold in the offshore and onshore wind sectors. WSM said that with the buy of the 50% share it aims to offer a unified and integrated solution to the wind energy market. “No
In the latest wave of Cuba restrictions, the Trump administration banned cruise ship stops to the island nation.
NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has just announced that the Port of Weipa maintenance dredging project is officially underway. NQBP added that dredging will also be completed at Amrun on behalf of Rio Tinto. According to the announcement, the dredging work will be underway until 17 Ju
Spectrum of the Seas made its debut in China on June 3.
