China Pearl River Estuary Oil Flows
CNOOC Limited announce that Panyu 4-2/5-1 & Liuhua 4-1 oil fields in the Pearl River Mouth Basin, South China Sea, start production. Panyu 4-2/5-1 oil field has…
European Ship Passengers Have Rights Too
Europeans better protected legally when travelling by water from now onwards. As from 31 December 2012, passengers travelling by sea will have the right to claim…
Jebel Ali Mega Ship Expansion on Track
Last of the 65 ton blocks that make up the foundation of the extended quay wall of the 1 million TEU expansion laid in place. The Jebel Ali port expansion, scheduled to open for business in the second quarter of 2013, extends the quay wall by 400 metres to 3000 metres, allowing the simultaneous handling of six 15000 TEU mega ships. Meanwhile, across the harbour from Terminal 2, work is also well underway on the brand new…
Offshore W. Africa Drilling Contract
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…
Creating Fuel from CO2: Progress Made
A working collaboration makes progress in developing an advanced microbiological pathway to convert CO2 to fuels and chemicals. Synthetic biology researchers Ginkgo…
US Joiner Acquires JCI Metal Products
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…
Two New Gas Tankships to Fit Wärtsilä DF Propulsion Packages
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 Liquefied Ethylene Gas (LEG)/Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tankers being built for Anthony Veder, the Netherlands-based shipping company specialised in gas transportation, for deployment in the North Sea.
New JW Fishers HF Side Scan Sonar
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, or even a drowning victim. When the 1200 kHz was towed over a bicycle that had been disposed of in a waterway, not only were the bikeÂ’s frame and wheels clearly visible, but also the seat and other features.
USCG Marine Safety Alert 05-12
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 system and then electrically secures the ventilation systems operating in the protected space. Securing the ventilation is essential in extinguishing a fire onboard a vessel.
Suspected Pirates Apprehended by EU NAVFOR
EU Naval Force Warship BNS Louise Marie Once Again Apprehends Suspect Pirates at Sea. Just 12 days after EU Naval Force warship BNS Louise Marie apprehended five suspect pirates at sea off the Somali Coast, the Belgium frigate has once again located a suspect skiff - this time with three men on board. The warship, which is operating as part of the European Union’s counter-piracy mission - Operation Atalanta…
ACP Commemorates 13 Years of Local Administration
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. “The Panama Canal reaffirms its relevance in international commerce more than ever as a result of the decisions and actions that Panamanians have taken with regard to its management…
'Floating Iron-ore Mine' Arrives Oman
'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, was welcomed to Oman by members of the North Al Batinah community headed by H.E. Sheikh Hilal bin Ali Al Habsi, Wali of Sohar. The two remaining vessels…
NSR Rescue & Salvage Ship Contracts for Nordic Yards
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, and in Sakhalin. The vessels will be used for patrols and rescue operations in offshore oil and gas fields. They are highly specialised…
DeepOcean Secures Statoil Subsea Contract
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.
ES Group Updates Singapore Bunker Barge Deliveries
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.
Greek Tankship Freed from Nigeria Arrest
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…
