Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded the contract to supply a sophisticated survey suite to a vessel currently under construction and for use by a consortium of German universities. The universities are the first to specify the high-end 0.5º x 1º configuration of the EM 122 multibeam echo sounder sys
Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded the contract to supply a sophisticated survey suite to a vessel currently under construction and for use by a consortium of German universities. The universities are the first to specify the high-end 0.5º x 1º configuration of the EM 122 multibeam echo sounder sys
Centrica Energi has received consent to use the facilities on the Vale field beyond the original planned lifetime. Vale is a gas condensate field located in block 25/4 in the central part of the North Sea, approx. 16 km north of Heimdal, at a depth of 115 metres. The field was developed with a subse
Amarcon, a member of the ABB group, today announced that it has received an OCTOPUS-Onboard order for the new build Dockwise Vanguard. This vessel is the largest and most advanced heavy lift vessel ever built. The vessel was launched in November 2012 and is currently undergoing her sea trials. Dockw
Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels, today announced that it has entered into time charter contracts for three of its vessels. The Company has entered into a time charter contract with Clearlake Shipping Pte. Ltd., Singapore,
Following an agreement between Scandic and Nordic American Tankers (NAT), NAT today announced that it will acquire 100% of the shares of Scandic, its management company since 2004. When Scandic began actively managing NAT eight years ago, NAT owned three vessels. Today NAT owns 20 vessels. Scandic i
Innovative UK companies are invited to bid for Government funding of up to £11.2m for feasibility studies, development and demonstration projects and knowledge transfer partnerships that stimulate innovation in the UK offshore wind and marine energy supply chains. Grant funding of £10m, from the UK’
An ancient flood channel in Srinagar has become dysfunctional despite the state government sanctioning the release of funds for its restoration and other water bodies of the valley. The channel is a virtual desert in the wake of the dredging process being discontinued. It is a home for animals due t
Dockwise ltd has taken notice of this morning’s release on the agreement between Boskalis Westminster NV (“Boskalis”) and Project Holland Fonds whereby the latter has committed to sell their shares in Dockwise for a price of Euro 18 per share. Dockwise is encouraged by the increase in price by 5% fr
Baryonyx Corporation announced that it has been invited to negotiate a contract with the U.S. Department of Energy for an initial award under the Wind and Water Power Program. Subject to the outcome of environmental and feasibility assessments, a further phase would see a three-turbine, 18MW wind fa
Baryonyx Corporation announced that it has been invited to negotiate a contract with the U.S. Department of Energy for an initial award under the Wind and Water Power Program. Subject to the outcome of environmental and feasibility assessments, a further phase would see a three-turbine, 18MW wind fa
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District officially launched its newest survey vessel – SWART – with a Nov. 30 christening ceremony at the Engineer Repair Yard. The boat is named after Dirk Swart III (1935-2011) who served as captain and operator of District survey vessel GILLETTE from 1
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has issued a new position paper on Arctic shipping. As the Arctic becomes more accessible, ICS has set out some key principles with regard to the future governance of Arctic waters. Offshore support v
Berthing speeds have been the subject of research by a PIANC working group aiming to provide guidelines for designers on vessel speeds and ultimately to improve safety. Extensive berthing speed research at the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, has concluded and results are undergoing analysis. After s
