Gwynt y Môr The 576MW Gwynt y Môr wind farm, located 8 miles offshore in Liverpool Bay in water depths of over 28 metres, was officially inaugurated by Carwyn Jones, First Minister of Wales on 18 June. The offshore wind farm is the world’s second largest, with 160 Siemens 3.6MW wind turbines on mono
Russian gas giant Gazprom said its net sales of gas increased by 10 percent to RUB 1,001,609 million in the first quarter, as compared to the same period a year ago. In the three months ended March 31, net sales of gas to Europe and other countries increased by 12 percent to RUB 542,993 million, [&h
The U.S. Coast Guard will announce record drug seizure rates in San Diego on August 10, as the crew of the Cutter Stratton offloads more than 66,000 pounds of cocaine worth USD 1.01 billion wholesale seized in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The drugs were seized in 23 separate interdictions by U.S. Coas
The U.S. Coast Guard will announce record drug seizure rates in San Diego on August 10, as the crew of the Cutter Stratton offloads more than 66,000 pounds of cocaine worth USD 1.01 billion wholesale seized in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The drugs were seized in 23 separate interdictions by U.S. Coas
On August 8, SEA CHALLENGER installed the first turbine on DONG Energy’s Gode Wind Offshore Wind Farm in the German part of the North Sea. The installation went according to plan and SEA CHALLENGER will continue to install the rest of the 97 Siemens 6MW turbines. The vessel carries 4 turbines at a t
On August 8, SEA CHALLENGER installed the first turbine on DONG Energy’s Gode Wind Offshore Wind Farm in the German part of the North Sea. The installation went according to plan and SEA CHALLENGER will continue to install the rest of the 97 Siemens 6MW turbines. The vessel carries 4 turbines at a t
Interesting times are ahead of us. Technology is rapidly getting more advanced, digitalising all aspects of our lives. The maritime industry has always embraced innovation, so digitalisation has stepped aboard of this industry as well. A major advantage of digitalising information for business pract
Interesting times are ahead of us. Technology is rapidly getting more advanced, digitalising all aspects of our lives. The maritime industry has always embraced innovation, so digitalisation has stepped aboard of this industry as well. A major advantage of digitalising information for business pract
Lloyd’s Register informed that it has released Guidance Notes on Risk Based Inspection for Classification and Hull Integrity Management.
WWF-Canada, part of WWF (World Wildlife Fund) conservation group, has opposed the approval of Corexit 9500A as an oil spill-treating agent. According to WWF-Canada, the dispersant used heavily during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010, is highly toxic and overall ineffective at shielding shorel
A £1m investment to capitalise on opportunities in the offshore wind sector has been unveiled in the North East. Wescott Coatings and Training Services, which celebrates its 5th birthday this year, has officially opened its new head office and extended training centre on Tyne Point Industrial Estate
Independent Oil and Gas plc (“IOG”), the UK North Sea focused oil and gas company, will have to look elsewhere for new funding, after one of its potential investors pulled out. IOG signed a Letter of Intent on May 27 with an internationally listed group with a multi-billion dollar market capitalisat
Lithuanian Minister of Energy Rokas Masiulis and Estonian Minister of Economy and Infrastructure Kristen Michal visited the LNG terminal in Klaipeda, discussing energy projects in both countries and prospects of regional gas market development.
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn reported an 8.18 percent activist stake in Houston-based LNG player Cheniere Energy. Icahn, who owns 19.4 million shares in Cheniere, said he plans to discuss with Cheniere’s management about the company’s operations, capital expenditures, financing and executive comp
