The Government is side-stepping concerns that the Chinese government could use a China Telecom-backed submarine cable linking New Zealand… (stuff) [mappress] Source: Stuff, October 03 , 2011;
In September a double ship christening took place in harlingen of the ms ABIS Bremen and the ABIS Bordeaux of shipping company Abis Shipping. The “heavy cargo multi purpose vessel open top” is suitable for transport of heavy cargo and project cargo. The electrical installation of the ms ABIS Bremen
Stena Line has confirmed that its two new Superfast vessels, which will be introduced on the company’s new Cairnryan to Belfast service in November, will have a Nordic Spa onboard to offer passengers a totally unique travel experience. Stena Superfast VII and Superfast VIII will be the largest ferri
Deep Sea Supply today took delivery of “Sea Vixen”, Seatech P-729 design, a newbuilding AHTS from ABG Shipyard, India. “Sea Vixen” is the 8th delivery, in a series of 9 newbuilding AHTS vessels, from ABG. The Deep Sea Supply fleet now consists of 14 AHTS and 8 PSVs, in total 22 vessels. In addition
Bahamas Petroleum, the oil and gas exploration company with offshore license permits in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, announces that Adrian Collins has been appointed to the Board as Non-Executive Chairman with immediate effect. Adrian (aged 57) is currently Executive Chairman of Liontrust Asset
Cetix AS in Stavanger, Norway has been awarded a contract by IKM Subsea AS for delivery of two active heave compensated work class ROV-winches. Cetix AS has already an established track record as a supplier for IMR and ROV vessels. The scope includes engineering, design, manufacturing and testing of
Cetix AS in Stavanger, Norway has been awarded a contract by IKM Subsea AS for delivery of two active heave compensated work class ROV-winches. Cetix AS has already an established track record as a supplier for IMR and ROV vessels. The scope includes engineering, design, manufacturing and testing of
TOP Ships Inc., an international maritime shipping company that provides transportation services for crude oil, petroleum products, and dry bulk commodities, announces that it has entered into an agreement to sell the M/V CYCLADES, a 75,681 dwt drybulk vessel built in 2000. The vessel is expected to
Following the recent passing away of the chairman of the Supervisory Board of Fugro N.V., Mr. Herman Scheffer, the vice-chairman of the Supervisory Board, Mr. Frans Cremers, has temporarily assumed the role of acting chairman of the Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board has requested the former c
Octanex N.L. today provided an update on the progress made by the Joint Venture towards reaching a decision on whether to drill the Matuku prospect in PEP 51906. PEP 51906 is situated in the offshore Taranaki Basin of New Zealand. Octanex holds a 35% participating interest in the permit. The Joint V
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has received its first order for vessels based on the Group’s award-winning, highly efficient, Environship concept. Rolls-Royce will design and provide integrated power and propulsion systems for two technologically advanced cargo vessels, which have be
China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings Limited, a large heavy industries group in China, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Shanghai NorthSea Shipping Co., Ltd. (“NSS”) in Shanghai on 29 September for a “1+1” shuttle tanker construction contract. This contract marks a majo
AMEC, the international engineering and project management company, has been awarded a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) contract for GDF SUEZ E&P UK Ltd’s Cygnus gas field development, one of the most significant undeveloped gas fields in the North Sea. The contract includes work on the ‘option t
The Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Nur Zahirah Friday launched Universiti Malaysia Terengganu’s (UMT) research vessel, the RV Discovery, in… (Bernama) [mappress] Source: Bernama, October 03 , 2011;
