More than 600 people responded to the appeal launched by the Cruise Venice Committee, the Association which promotes and supports the Laguna’s cruise industry. Porters, mooring, security and tourism operators of the city gathered at the passenger terminal to support the cruise industry, an excellent
Iranian Offshore Oil Company managing director announced that the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to cooperate with Kuwait, to jointly develop Arash field. Mahmoud Zirkchiyanzadeh said: “Iran emphasize on its positive diplomacy for development of Arash field and is ready to cooperate with Kuwait.
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), whose 36 member national shipowners’ associations represent all sectors and trades and more than 80% of the world merchant fleet, has called on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to accelerate a critical study into the global availability of lo
One of the world’s most remarkable luxury mega yachts, the Slipstream, has been built to Bureau Veritas class by shipyard CMN (Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie), based in Cherbourg, north-western France. “To reach perfection, there must be hard work!” So says Bernard Charpentier, Caen survey ce
The SINOPACIFIC Shipbuilding Group (“SINOPACIFIC”) has signed a newbuilding contract of 4 SPP35 platform supply vessels (PSV) and a Letter of Intention of 2 large SPP50 PSVs with SLOK Nigeria Ltd. The six vessels are scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2014. This marks the first time that indepe
On July 21st 2012, Launching Ceremony of 82.000 DWT Bulk Carrier having Hull No. S061 was held at Hyundai-Vinashin Shipyard Co., Ltd. The ceremony was attended by the representatives of Saint Michael Shipping Co., Ltd., Lloyd’s Register and the Yard. After launching, the vessel was pulled over to th
Keppel Shipyard Ltd (Keppel Shipyard) has secured three conversion contracts with an initial combined value of US$103 million. The contracts are from PTSC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (PTSC Asia Pacific), Perenco Group (Perenco) and BC Petroleum Sdn Bhd (BC Petroleum). The contract from PTSC Asia Pacific, w
Keppel Shipyard Ltd (Keppel Shipyard) has secured three conversion contracts with an initial combined value of S$103 million. The contracts are from PTSC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (PTSC Asia Pacific), Perenco Group (Perenco) and BC Petroleum Sdn Bhd (BC Petroleum). The contract from PTSC Asia Pacific, wh
Coastal, maritime and marine science communities will benefit from federal funding of $2 million recently awarded to NERACOOS, the Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems. NERACOOS, a regional component of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®), spans coastal
Fairmount Marine’s tug Fairmount Alpine has towed MV Elbcarrier safely into a Guatemalan port after the vessel was drifting off the South-East Mexican isle Cozumel. The container vessel Elbcarrier got into troubles after motor failure. Fairmount Alpine was mobilized from the port of Kingston, Jamaic
IMDC has been appointed by Elia as Marine Consultant for the realization of the Belgian Offshore Grid (BOG). The BOG consists of 2 OHVS platforms, 1 submarine interconnection cable and 4 submarine cables to the onshore grid, of which the connection point is the Stevin location near Zeebgugge. One of
Statoil has awarded CHC Helikopter Service AS three new helicopter contracts, including offshore flights from Kristiansund and Brønnøysund, as well as the search and rescue helicopter stationed on the Heidrun platform. Statoil needs to have four transport service helicopters in Kristiansund, two in
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) lab in Seattle is using a robotic device, called wave glider, to find out more about what lays in the ocean depths. The SmartPlanet explains characteristics of the device in its online news, saying that the glider reminds of a simple surfboa
EnQuest PLC announces the appointment of Phil Nolan as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 August 2012. Phil has held a number of senior positions in the oil & gas sector including serving as executive director of BG Group plc and chief executive officer of Transco, in addition to his previo
