China became the world’s largest energy consumer in 2010 overtaking the USA during a year which saw the rebound in the global economy drive consumption higher and at a rate not seen since the aftermath of the 1973 oil price shocks. Demand for all forms of energy grew strongly in 2010 and increases i
Borneo Shipping & Timber Agencies Sdn Bhd (BSTA) — part of the KTS Group of companies – will soon create a name in Iraq when the General … by Johnson K Saai (theborneopost) [mappress] Source: theborneopost, June 8, 2011;
The Board of Directors of COSCO Corporation (Singapore) Limited is pleased to announce that COSCO (Zhoushan) Shipyard Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the Company’s 51% owned subsidiary, COSCO Shipyard Group Co. Ltd., has secured a contract valued at USD25.85 million from a South East Asian company to buil
Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious left Rosyth on time and within budget, and with improved capability, to commence sea trials following a successful 16 month docking period undertaken by Babcock. This was the fifth refit on the Invincible class aircraft carriers by Babcock’s experienced te
South Korean shipbuilder Samjin Shipbuilding Industries, located in Weihai, China, has inked a newbuilding contract for two 4,700 teu ships. The owner is thought to be a large German company with a price in the region of $59m per unit. The vessels will have a length of 251 m, a breadth of 37.3 m, a
The Jamaican Government has forked out more than $30 million for consultancy services for its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project… (rjrnewsonline) [mappress] Source: rjrnewsonline, June 8, 2011;
A local lake restoration group is in the process of whittling down a large list of possible solutions to help it in its fight to heal… By MIKE BURKHOLDER (theeveningleader) [mappress] Source: theeveningleader, June 8, 2011
Development of a drillship is mainly about capacity, operational security and economy. But in these times of razor-sharp competition, design and identity are gaining significance. A ship also needs character. During an early stage of the development of the INO-80 concept, Inocean’s designers used an
Total announced the signing of an agreement with Silex Gas Norway AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Allianz, to sell its entire stake in Gassled (6.4%) and related entities for a price of NOK 4.64 billion (approximately US$ 870 million). The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant authorit
Lee County Commissioners drew a line in the sand when it came to a beach renourishment project. By ALLIE GARZA (naplesnews) [mappress] Source: naplesnews, June 8, 2011
WindCat 101 is the latest addition to WindCat Workboats’ fleet. She is one of three new vessels taken into service by WindCat Workboats in May 2011 and the first in the Mark 4 series. This new type of vessel has been developed to fulfil the need for a vessel with a higher speed, larger carrying [&he
South Korean shipbuilder Sajin Shipbuilding Industries, located in Weihai, China, has inked a newbuilding contract for two 4,700 teu ships… (seatrade-asia) [mappress] Source: seatrade-asia, June 8, 2011.
WindCat 101 is the latest addition to WindCat Workboats’ fleet. She is one of three new vessels taken into service by WindCat Workboats in May 2011 and the first in the Mark 4 series. This new type of vessel has been developed to fulfil the need for a vessel with a higher speed, larger carrying [&he
Recently Imtech received the order for Amels build number 6503,a 65 meter yacht,the third in the Limited Editions 212 series. Previously Imtech was also involved in the development of build number 6501 and 6502. Imtech will provide engineering, installation, system integration and commissioning for
