Elenilto, with state oil company Petrosen, awarded Production Sharing Contract (PSC) by the Government of the Republic of Senegal.The contract is to develop the prospective Senegal Offshore Sud Shallow Oil block. Elenilto will be the operator…
A working collaboration makes progress in developing an advanced microbiological pathway to convert CO2 to fuels and chemicals.Synthetic biology researchers Ginkgo BioWorks has validated that its genetically modified microbes can utilise…
Both companies supply needs of the marine equipment market in the commercial and defense sectors.JCI, headquartered in San Diego, CA with additional operations in Pearl Harbor, HI., is a leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services focusing on habitability…
Wärtsilä to supply complete dual-fue (DF) propulsion packages for two new gas tankers being built for owners, Anthony Veder.The contract was signed with AVIC-International Shanghai and Avic-Dingheng Shipbuilding Co. Ltd yard, for the two…
JW Fishers spotlights its new 1200 kHz sonar which provides detailed images of even small and soft underwater targets.This new side scan sonar can show extremely detailed images of even small and soft targets such as old wood wrecks, areas of scattered debris…
Pressure Switch Location for Fixed Fire Suppression Systems Where's yours located? This safety alert addresses the location of fire suppression system pressure switches aboard vessels. These critical components sense the activation of the…
The Panama Canal is celebrating 13 years under Panamanian administration. During this period, the Canal has strengthened its role in international commerce as a result of investment in the modernization of its infrastructure, its expansion and an alliance with its natural surroundings…
'Vale Sohar' docked at Vale's deep-water jetty in the Port of Sohar to unload iron ore on its first voyage from Brazil.The ship, one of the largest bulk carriers in the world with the capacity to transport 400,000 tons of minerals and the length of four football fields…
Nordic Yards in Wismar and Warnemünde, Germany, contracted to build two ice-breaking rescue & salvage ships for Russia.The vessels for the Russian Ministry of Transport, will operate on the Northern Sea Route (NSR) in the Arctic, namely in the region of Murmansk…
DeepOcean AS, a subsidiary of DeepOcean Group, contracted to provide offshore light construction and survey services for Statoil.The estimated value of the contract is NOK 100-million.The frame agreement includes services covering light construction services…
One vessel has arrived in Singapore waters, and the other is to be delivered in Q1 2013.Sea Tanker I has arrived in Singapore waters and is currently undergoing local certifications and surveys. It is now expected to be delivered to the…
The tankship 'Aegean Horizon', held by Nigerian port authorities since 13, November 2012, permitted to depart.The vesel had been held during a regional naval exercise in connection with the alleged theft of some thousands of tons of crude oil…
Navy Training Commander sees benefits of desktop virtualization at the Naval AviationTechnical Training Unit.The virtual desktop initiative (VDI) is a five year plan to deploy the VDI to more than 36,000 daily users and will replace 80 percent of the more than 23…
TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company (TGS) inks Letter of Intent with CGG Veritas to charter a 12-streamer vessel.The vessel is to be chartered for 3D multi-client projects in Europe during the 2013 summer season. The charter will begin in April and last for approximately six months…
Eco Marine Power (EMP) invites investment in its wind power & solar energy system for ocean going ships, called the Aquarius MRE System. EMP is a marine systems technology company that offers investors the opportunity to help drive forward…
