Siemens could create about 800 jobs in Hull if its project for a £80m turbine manufacturing plant on Alexandra Dock is approved, and Vestas… (themanufacturer) [mappress] Source: themanufacturer, April 01, 2011
New figures from the European Wind Energy Association show that total European Union offshore wind power now generates nearly 3GW (three… By Felicity Landon (portstrategy) [mappress] Source: portstrategy, April 01, 2011
Region Lazio – Dipartimento Istituzionale e Territorio announces tender for improvement works along the coastal defences of the coast east of Ostia, the fishermens’ channel at the beach of Castel Fusano by the reconstruction of beaches through replenishment works. Ostia is a large neighbourhood in t
Indonesia may increase sales of natural gas from West Natuna Sea to Singapore starting in the fourth quarter by diverting supply slated for… (theedgesingapore) [mappress] Source: theedgesingapore, April 1, 2011;
Special ‘swim lanes’ are to be created in the River Thames for fit commuters following the success of the capital’s ‘Boris bikes’, it was… “Swimming to work is the next logical step.” By Nigel Vincent (thisislocallondon) [mappress] Source: thisislocallondon, April 1, 2011
Siemens Marine Solutions has been commissioned by COSCO (Nantong) Shipyard Group Co., Ltd., Nantong, China, to equip a new wind turbine… (innovations) [mappress] Source: innovations, April 01, 2011
Northrup Grumman officially turned its ship building division over to Huntington Ingalls Industries Thursday Morning. The company had tried to sell the operation, but decided to spin off the ship building side of the business to Huntington. “We are absolutely independent of Northrup Grumman as of th
The Western Bay has had a bumper cruise ship season with 56 floating palaces injecting millions of dollars into the local economy. The last big cruise liner of the season left Port of Tauranga yesterday afternoon.
The backers of an offshore wind transmission system plan to begin the first phase of the $5 billion project off the coast of New Jersey, because it offers the most efficient and economical wind resources on the Eastern Seaboard. Atlantic Wind Connection (AWC) yesterday filed the first-ever unsolicit
The Dredge Bayport, operated by Manson Gulf, LLC, was dredging in the Calcissieu Ship Channel on 30 March when they struck a 12″ condensate… (gcaptain) [mappress] Source: gcaptain, April 1 , 2011;
Port and hospitality leaders have formed a new coalition to help push back against the peninsula homeowner groups and an environmental organization speaking out against the local cruise ship industry. State Ports Authority Chief Executive Jim Newsome on Thursday announced the formation of a Cruise B
Qatar’s economy is expected to surge 19% this year on the back of country’s rising gas production and public spending, the Saudi American Ba… (gulf times) [mappress] Source: gulf times, April 1, 2011;
Newcastle ship builder Forgacs is set to employ an extra 70 workers after securing a new $40 million contract on the Royal Australian Navy’s air warfare destroyer project. Lead contractor on the $8 billion project A-S-C in Adelaide has been impressed with Forgacs’ standard of work on its original $1
IHC Merwede develops and builds innovative vessels, advanced equipment and life-cycle support services for the dredging, mining and offshore industries. These markets have remained relatively stable in recent years and are now showing signs of growth. As a result, IHC Merwede has been able to mainta
