Plans for a giant wind farm off the coast near Brighton advance as developer E.ON submits initial planning application to the Government.The energy giant, which was granted the rights to the Hastings Round 3 offshore wind development zone back in 2010…
Greek Shipping Minister urges owners to choose country's flag as registry gets revamp.Greek Shipping Minister Constantinos Mousouroulis has unveiled a plan to modernize the Greek Shipping Registry that will come into effect imminently. Greece's…
FLEX LNG (HQ in Tortola) is in continuing dispute with Samsung Heavy Industries and briefs its shareholders as follows:'As previously announced, FLEX LNG considers the four shipbuilding contracts and the EPCIC that were entered into with SHI in 2008…
Decmil Group wins $25-million Shell Australia contract in support of the Prelude Floating LNG facility in the Northern Territory. Decmil has been engaged by Shell as the principal contractor for construction of the Darwin Onshore Supply Base to support the Prelude Floating LNG Facility…
DP World has entered into two transactions to monetise its interests in two container terminals & a logistics centre in Hong Kong. The transactions will see DP World monetise 75% of its interests in CSX World Terminals Hong Kong Limited (CT3)…
Due to an increase in tourism, Egyptian coral reefs are important to its economy: official records show 170 damage incidents.The UK P&I Club has issued the following advisory circular to its members: Vessel groundings are a large threat which coral reefs face…
COSCO (Zhoushan) Shipyard Co., Ltd. has delivered a 57,000 dwt bulk carrier 'Ocean Master' to its European buyer.The new bulk carrier measures 189.99 meters in LOA and 32.26 meters in breadth.COSCO Corporation (Singapore) Limited has one of the largest Ship Repair…
ABB signs a $260 million service contract with A/S Norske Shell for operations at the Draugen and Ormen Lange oil & gas fields.The contract is for a period of 9 years and requires ABB to provide integrated service and support solutions for…
Experts explore future of wind energy research in two-day symposium at the University of Delaware Energy Institute (UDEI).How would wind turbines in the ocean alter the wind flow? Is wind energy a practical solution for powering electrical grids…
The vessel 'Long Beach' reportedly loaded at Vancouver's Mitsui-UGC terminal where union dockworkers are locked out.The ITF is keeping the port under close watch. Following the Long Beach incident it will be contacting the vessel’s owners…
UK's James Fisher & Sons plc announces its results for the year ended 31 December 2012.Highlights:· Revenue increased by 18%, underlying operating profit by 14% and underlying earnings per share 15%· Strong performance resulting…
PC Maritime’s Navmaster ECDIS ordered for Bourbon’s latest generation IMR (Inspection, Maintenance & Repair) vessels.The new ships are beign built in Zheijiang shipyard, China. Four dual Navmaster ECDIS 800 have been supplied, with a further five vessels to be equipped this year and in 2014…
The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) clarifies & recommends minimum scope of statutory Emergency Response Services (ERS).According to current regulations oil tankers must have prompt access to computerized, shore-based damage…
CIRI Alaska Tourism Corporation (CATC) orders a 150-passenger catamaran for KFT to add to its 12-vessel fleet, with delivery in early 2014.CATC is making investments in its Seward-based Kenai Fjords Tours operation as well as at its Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge…
Irving Shipbuilding welcomed Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, and Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defense, to Halifax Shipyard to mark the start of the Definition (Design) phase of work for the first set of new naval combat vessels for Canada…
