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Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has today officially opened its new European Marine Technology and Training Centre in Ålesund, Norway in front of a crowd of 300 customers, partners and government officials. The celebration, whose guest of honour was HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway,
Doedijns International, through a US subsidiary, supported by its shareholder IK Investment Partners (IK), has acquired the assets of Logan Industries International Corp. (Logan), an integrated engineering and manufacturing company based in Houston, Texas, which focuses on heavy hydraulic equipment
Woodside Energy Ltd has exercised the second of two 30-day options, thereby extending Safe Astoria’s operations at the North Rankin Redevelopment Project until 30th December 2012. The value of the exercised option is approximately USD 5.7 million. Prosafe is an owner and operator of semi-submersible
New Mangalore Port Trust celebrated Engineers Day on the 152nd birth anniversary of Sir M. Visveswaraya, recently. Mr. M.R. Hedaoo, Chief Engineer (Civil) welcomed the gathering. The Guest of Honour Mr. Yogish Bhat, Dy. Speaker, Karnataka State Govt. addressed the gathering and stressed that Enginee
Australia’s Woodside Petroleum has decided to extend a contract for the use of Safe Astoria semi-submersible rig, Prosafe, the owner of the rig has announced. With this, Australia’s largest LNG exporter has exercised the second of two 30-days options to use Safe Astoria at its North Rankin Redevelop
Enbridge Inc., announced that it will build, own and operate a crude oil pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico to connect the proposed Heidelberg development, operated by Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, to an existing third-party pipeline system. The lateral pipeline is expected to be operational by 2016.
Leading international classification society Bureau Veritas has restructured its marine and offshore activities and made a number of new key appointments. The moves follow the retirement of Bernard Anne from his position as Executive Vice-President and Managing Director of the Marine Division. The m
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPT), a leading wave energy technology company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Mike M. Mekhiche to the position of Vice President, Engineering. Dr. Mekhiche joins OPT from BAE Systems, where he most recently held the position of Director of Programs. Reporting
On November 8, 2012 in Mumbai, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) and Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) – both IACS members – signed a Bilateral Agreement laying a solid foundation for enhancing cooperation between the two Societies. Recognising that closer cooperation will give an impetus t
Global subsea and energy sector imaging systems specialist Bowtech Products Ltd today confirms it is investing more than £3million in the development of its new headquarters, as it is unveiled as the first occupant of Aberdeen’s major new international business park, ABZ. Bowtech Products has secure
Leading international classification society Bureau Veritas has restructured its marine and offshore activities and made a number of new key appointments. The moves follow the retirement of Bernard Anne from his position as Executive Vice-President and Managing Director of the Marine Division. The m
With its headquarters at Renfrew, on the River Clyde in Scotland, and offices in the United States, Australia and Singapore, James Fisher Defence is one of the most respected names in subsea engineering. Established for almost 30 years, the company is a world leader in submarine rescue services, bei
New Bedford’s plans to become a hub for the offshore wind industry are closer to their realisation with the President Barack Obama’s re-election according to experts, writes South Coast Today. Cape Wind has announced that it will use multi-million South Terminal, which is awaiting approval by the En
