Protected industrial action on Chevron’s USD 54 billion Gorgon LNG project has been averted, with contractor CB&I agreeing to more “family-friendly” rosters for construction workers. Hundreds of workers building the giant LNG project endorsed CB&I’s offer of a 23 days on 10 days off roster, accordin
Gas shortages and an increase in domestic demand for power generation forced Oman to reschedule some of its LNG exports.
Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm’s emergency response procedures in handling a major offshore incident will be tested through a rigorous practice entitled Exercise Sheringham Response on 10 September 2015. Jason Halsey Power Plant Manager at Sheringham Shoal said: “We actively work to create an e
Russia’s Novatek said it has concluded a framework agreement with China’s Silk Road Fund on the acquisition of a 9.9% equity stake in the Yamal LNG project. The deal, which is scheduled to close after the satisfaction of stipulated conditions precedent, was signed in the presence of the President of
UK-based marine systems manufacturers OSIL (Ocean Scientific International Ltd) have supplied the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) with a high-powered Vibrocorer system. The 3m system was supplied with its own container for storage, with OSIL staff providing training on its assembly and use in Ooste
At least 14 people died and 19 have been rescued after a wooden boat crammed with scores of people capsized Thursday morning in the Malacca Strait, off the coast of Selangor, Reuters reported a high officer from Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) as saying. MMEA dispatched a patrol boat fr
At least 14 people died and 19 have been rescued after a wooden boat crammed with scores of people capsized Thursday morning in the Malacca Strait, off the coast of Selangor, Reuters reported a high officer from Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) as saying. MMEA dispatched a patrol boat fr
Japan’s Inpex said it has submitted to SKK Migas of Indonesia a revised plan of development of the Abadi LNG project, as a result of a greater volume of natural gas reserves being confirmed. The revised plan envisions the adoption of a floating LNG plant with an annual processing capacity of 7.5 mil
Mumbai-based Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd. (G E Shipping) has taken delivery of the recently sold newbuilding Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier. GE Shipping signed a contract to sell the 81,600 dwt Jag Akash, built by Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu) Inc., the Philippines, with an unnamed shipping c
Mumbai-based Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd. (G E Shipping) has taken delivery of the recently sold newbuilding Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier. GE Shipping signed a contract to sell the 81,600 dwt Jag Akash, built by Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu) Inc., the Philippines, with an unnamed shipping c
Container ship Meratus Banjar 2 has reportedly sunk in Java Sea near Indonesia. The ship was en route from Surabaya to Makassar Sulawesi. The crew of Meratus Banjar 2, owned by Meratus Line, reported a leak in the engine room before the ship sank. According to local media, two crew members are missi
NYC-based PIRA Energy Group informed that the inefficient mechanisms that pervade LNG pricing, particularly in Asia, were once again highlighted in July.
The Maritime Authorities of the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control have begun a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry. The campaign is aimed at ensuring effective procedures and measures are in place to s
The Maritime Authorities of the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control have begun a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry. The campaign is aimed at ensuring effective procedures and measures are in place to s
