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New Feeder Solution to Serve US Offshore Wind Market

Jun 18, 2018

Dutch companies GustoMSC and Barge Master join forces in the development of a motion-compensated feeder solution to service the emerging U.S. offshore wind marketsThis solution offers a flexible and cost-effective alternative for installing the first wave of U…

Teekay Offshore Partners Appoints Interim CFO

Jun 12, 2018

Teekay Offshore GP LLC, the general partner of Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. announced that Tim Cowan join as Interim Chief Financial Officer of Teekay Offshore Group Ltd., a management services company that provides services to the Partnership’s…

Novatek Plans New Arctic Transport Company

May 20, 2018

Russia's gas production and sales company PAO Novatek has created a transportation unit called Maritime Arctic Transport. 'The Board of Directors of PAO Novatek  resolved on creating a transportation subsidiary called Maritime Arctic Transport LLC to manage and optimize transportation costs…

UN Ambassador Thomson Issues Urgent Call for Action at OOC

May 07, 2018

Peter Thomson, the United Nations Special Envoy for the Oceans, has used the first Opening Oceans Conference (OOC) in Copenhagen to highlight the desperate plight of the oceans and the need for a sustained, universal push from the maritime industry to help halt…

GAC expands into Port Elizabeth

Apr 24, 2018

GAC South Africa has opened its fifth branch, to provide a portfolio of shipping services for oil & gas projects and LPG shipments at Port Elizabeth as well as its neighbouring port Ngqura (Coega). GAC has served customers with vessels calling…

U.S. Coast Guard Honors Foss Exec Johnson

Apr 20, 2018

The U.S. Coast Guard awarded Grant Johnson, Foss Maritime's Vice President for Health, Safety, Quality and Environment (HSQE), with a Meritorious Public Service Award in recognition of his achievements as a member and Vice Chair of the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee…

Pirie & Smith Names Alexander GM

Apr 17, 2018

Marine consultancy and ship surveyor Pirie & Smith has appointed Graeme Alexander as General Manager to head up the company and take responsibility for leading its activities across the globe.The appointment is in response to a 12-month period…

OutSmart, Kongsberg Join Forces on Wind Energy

Apr 17, 2018

Independent wind asset operations management specialist OutSmart BV has selected Kongsberg Digital AS to provide an integrated management system on the innovative Kognifai digital platform and ecosystem. The sophisticated digital solution will…

Maybulk to Sell its Stake in POSH

Apr 03, 2018

Malaysian Bulk Carriers Bhd (Maybulk) plans to sell its entire 21.23% stake in Singapore-listed PACC Offshore Services Holdings Ltd (POSH) to its own shareholders, reported The Star. According to the report, Maybulk seeks to raise cash to pay for new vessels and cut down its debts…

Arctic: ExxonMobil Exits, Rosneft Goes Ahead

Apr 01, 2018

Russian state oil company Rosneft will continue geological explorations in the Arctic offshore zone after ExxonMobil quits the joint projects, reports TASS. The report qouted Natural Resources Minister Sergey Donskoy saying that the Arctic…

Fred. Olsen Windcarrier, Seacor Team Up for US Offshore Wind Market

Mar 30, 2018

Falcon Global, a subsidiary of Seacor Marine Holdings and Fred. Olsen Windcarrier  a wholly owned subsidiary of Bonheur ASA announced that they have reached a cooperation agreement whereby each party will exclusively contribute vessels and…

Acta Marine’s Newbuild Completes Sea Trials

Mar 21, 2018

The SOV W2W vessel Acta Auriga, currently under construction at Ulstein Verft, Norway for owner Acta Marine, has successfully completed sea trials. The walk-to-work vessel is custom-designed for the offshore energy industry. Together with a 3D crane…

ADNOC Signs Major Offshore Concession Agreements with Total

Mar 18, 2018

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has signed agreements with Total of France, awarding them stakes in two of Abu Dhabi’s new offshore concessions.  Under the terms of the agreements, Total has been awarded a 20% interest in the…

DNV GL Appoints Peter Brun as New Global Offshore Wind Segment Leader

Mar 14, 2018

DNV GL, the world’s largest independent energy advisory and certification body, has appointed wind energy professional Peter Brun as Global Offshore Wind Segment Leader.  Brun is responsible for stakeholder management, alliance building…

Subsea 7 Wins Offshore Azerbaijan Deal

Mar 12, 2018

Subsea 7 S.A. announced the award of a contract by BP Exploration for the provision of subsea inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) services on both the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) and Shah Deniz (SD) fields, offshore Azerbaijan.Under the terms of this five year agreement…

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Shale Oil Components Detected in Marine Fuels, says VPS

Shale Oil Components Detected in Marine Fuels, says VPS

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