Floatel International News


Tan Joins Glander Bunkering Team

Mar 20, 2014

Glander International Bunkering, a leading global bunkering and lubricant trading & brokering company, is pleased to announce that Euwyn Tan has joined their Singapore team.Euwyn begins his career in Glander International Bunkering as a Bunker and Lubricant Trader…

Romar Award Frontier £650,000 for Personnel Management

Sep 25, 2013

Aberdeenshire-based oilfield service company Romar International has awarded the contract of the management of its offshore workforce to Frontier International, an Aberdeen based international oil and gas recruitment company.The personnel management contract…

International Bunkering Appoints New Country Head of India

Aug 02, 2013

International Bunkering, a leading supplier of bunkers and lubricant solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Chandan Samaiyar as its new Country Head of India. Mr. Samaiyar replaces Capt. Virendra N. Mishra, who departs…

New Zealand Ramps Up IMO Representation

Jun 16, 2013

Rt Hon Sir Lockwood Smith  appointed New Zealand's first Permanent Representative at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).Sir Lockwood, New Zealand High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, recently presented his credentials to the IMO’s Secretary-General…

International Bunkering Group Appoints New CEO

Jun 05, 2013

International Bunkering Group announced that a new CEO has been appointed as of June 1 2013. Mr. Christoffer Berg Lassen has been promoted from the position of International Sales Manager to Group CEO. Mr. Christoffer Berg Lassen has worked…

London International Shipping Week: Speaker Line-up

Apr 05, 2013

Shipping industry heavyweights as well as City of London financial services luminaries dominate the line-up so far confirmed.Speakers so far confirmed include The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Roger Gifford; Koji Sekimizu, Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization…

Offshore Rig Accommodation: Floatel Share Offering

Apr 04, 2013

Floatel International Ltd is contemplating issuance of approximately USD 150 million new shares on the Oslo stock market.The company says its share placement will further strengthen their position as a leading provider of high-specification…

Offshore Large IMR Vessel Delivered to Bourbon

Feb 26, 2013

Bourbon takes delivery of the 3rd vessel in the large Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (IMR) series for the offshore industry.The Bourbon Evolution 803 is the latest in a series of vessels designed to operate in complete safety at depths of 3000 meters…

NACE International Institute Names Executive Director

Feb 17, 2013

Helena M. Seelinger has been appointed NACE International Institute's new Executive Director.The NACE International Institute was formed in 2012 as an organization focused on certification activities and further advancement of the corrosion profession…

IMO Bodies Urge Continued Anti-piracy Measures

Jan 17, 2013

IMO and shipping industry bodies urge continued application of anti-piracy measures despite decrease in pirate attacks.The International Maritime Organization, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)…

UniversalPegasus Names New Business Development Director

Jan 07, 2013

Terry Mienie has been named Business Development Director UK & international by Houston headquartered UniversalPegasus International (UPI).Craig Pierrotti, Senior Vice President of Business Development announces the appointment of Terry Mienie…

UK Shipping Carbon Budget Decision Deferred

Dec 23, 2012

UK Government announce its decision on international aviation and shipping emissions.Government will defer a decision on whether to include international aviation and shipping emissions in carbon budgets until the setting of the fifth carbon budget in 2016…

Megayacht Conversion to Offshore Personnel Floatel

Nov 26, 2012

Chevalier Floatels contracts Holland Shipyards to convert its first ship to a DP2 offshore support & accommodation vessel.In response to the growing European market for wind energy, Chevalier Floatels has initiated the development of a new…

NI Issues ECDIS Recommendations

Nov 22, 2012

The ECDIS Group's core message: Shipping companies should establish ECDIS-use guidance within their Safety Management Systems.The ECDIS Training Group is an industry body made up of leading international shipping organisations and co-ordinated by The Nautical Institute (NI)…

Norsafe Freefall Lifeboat Spurs Huge Demand

Nov 20, 2012

Norsafe received orders worth NOK 400-million (US$ 45.3-million) over the course of October 2012, & backlog at record height.'It is Norsafe’s newly developed GES50 MKIII freefall lifeboat which accounts for the bulk of these orders,' says CEO Geir Skaala…

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