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India’s Potential in Offshore Wind Power

Jun 29, 2016

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) launched a new report: “Supply Chain, Port Infrastructure and Logistics Study” for offshore wind development in the states of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu in India.  This study is a significant step forward…

Another Fugro Vessels Joins Largest SEEP-Hunting Survey

Jun 29, 2016

Fugro has deployed multi-purpose offshore survey vessel Fugro Gauss to join the Fugro Brasilis offshore Mexico, to help complete the world’s largest seep-hunting survey for multiclient geoscience data company, TGS.Both Fugro vessels are…

JIP Validates DNV GL's Helica Software

Jun 29, 2016

A joint industry project run by DNV GL has replicated stresses measured in an umbilical subjected to tension and bending in full-scale tests, further validating the accuracy of the analysis software Helica. DNV GL’s Helica can analyse thousands of simulations in a matter of minutes…

Investigators Blame Norway Helicopter Crash on Gearbox Failure

Jun 28, 2016

The fatal crash of an Airbus helicopter in Norway in April was probably the result of metal fatigue in the aircraft's gearbox, the country's Accident Investigation Board (AIBN) said in a preliminary report on Tuesday, backing earlier findings…

POSH Bags Shell FLNG Contract

Jun 25, 2016

Singapore’s offshore marine services provider PACC Offshore Services Holdings Ltd. (POSH) has been awarded a contract to support Shell’s Prelude floating liquefied natural gas facility using its semi-submersible accommodation vessel the “POSH Arcadia”…

World's First Offshore Fish Farm Rig

Jun 22, 2016

World's First Offshore Fish Farm Rig: Designed by Global Maritime - Owned by SalMar - Built by Qingdao Wuchuan Heavy Industries - Moored by Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce signed a contract for the construction and delivery of an eight point mooring…

Damen, Ampelmann Team up for Marine Access Demonstration

Jun 22, 2016

Damen Shipyards Group has teamed up with the global leader in motion compensation access solutions, Ampelmann, to conduct tests with Ampelmann’s L-Type system on board a Damen Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 5009. Damen is developing its marine access solutions in order to guarantee increased safety…

Hess Denmark Renews Integrity Inspection Contract with DNV GL

Jun 22, 2016

Hess Denmark ApS has awarded a contract to DNV GL to provide asset integrity inspection management of its South Arne field including Risked Based Inspection (RBI) services and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection services. The contract…

DNV GL Launches New Stability Analysis Tool

Jun 21, 2016

With the latest release of Sesam HydroD software for floating structures, DNV GL is now offering a completely new and pioneering stability analysis solution that allows for hydrodynamic and stability analysis on one common model, giving naval…

IUMI Position Paper on the Offshore Safety Directive

Jun 20, 2016

Neil Roberts, Manager, Marine and Aviation, Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA), United Kingdom, and International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) Ocean Hull Committee Secretary and Political Forum Liaison discuses  about the position paper published by IUMI…

Stokes & Spiehler Announces Management Promotions

Jun 14, 2016

Petroleum engineering and consulting firm Stokes & Spiehler has made several promotions to its management team, the company’s president Bruce Jordan, P.E. announced. Blair LeBlanc, P.E., has been named Vice President – Offshore Operations…

Seacat Services Invest in UK Offshore Training

Jun 14, 2016

Offshore energy support vessel operator, Seacat Services, has announced a considerable investment in its unique Maritime Apprenticeship scheme, and has committed to creating further training opportunities with the launch of dedicated Traineeship and Cadetship programs…

DNV GL to Provide Project Certification for E.ON’s Arkona Offshore Wind Farm

Jun 14, 2016

Contract covers inspections from manufacturing, transport, installation and commissioning of wind farm. E.ON has awarded the project certification contract for the new Arkona offshore wind farm to DNV GL. The project covers the inspection phases…

Braemar Shipping Exists ICON JV

Jun 14, 2016

Braemar Shipping Services PLC on has terminated its involvement in the ACM ICON Shipping DMCC venture, announcing the sale of its 50% stake to its joint-venture partner Icon Chartering Ltd, says a report by Alliance News. Braemar  said…

NYK to Buy Into Emas Chiyoda

Jun 13, 2016

Japanese shipping giant Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) has agreed to invest in EMAS Chiyoda, a subsea services joint venture between oilfield services firm Ezra Holdings Ltd and Chiyoda Corp. NYK has reached an agreement with Ezra…

Logistics News

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Port of Oakland Moves 174,239 TEUs in November as Exports Increase

CMA CGM Vessels Navigate the Suez Canal, Hinting at Easing Tensions

CMA CGM Vessels Navigate the Suez Canal, Hinting at Easing Tensions

Oil Loading in Venezuela Crawls After New US Interceptions

Oil Loading in Venezuela Crawls After New US Interceptions

FMC Investigates Spain’s Restrictive Port Practices

FMC Investigates Spain’s Restrictive Port Practices

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