New Regional Credit Manager for Bunker Holding A/S
Bunker Holding is pleased to announce that as from 1 January 2013 Linda Goh has been appointed as Regional Credit Manager - Asia. Linda has more than 14 years of experience in credit management and analysis in the Asian and global markets, whereof 12 years with Chevron. As evident from her title, Linda will focus on Asia and Pacific areas, and she will handle credit applications and questions from all companies in the Bunker Holding Group concerning clients in these areas…
Austal's First Cape-class Patrol Boat Named
The 'Cape St George' has been named during a ceremony held at Austal’s Henderson shipyard in Western Australia. Cape St George is the first of eight new boats being built by Austal for the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service under a design, construct and in-service support contract valued at approximately A$330 million. The naming ceremony was attended by the Australian Special Minister for State, the Hon.
GofM Pipeline Fire Update
Personnel from T&T Salvage aboard the Todd Michael spud barge are on scene for cooling operations of the tank barge. Response operations continue for a tug and barge that allided with a pipeline near Bayou Perot 30 miles south of New Orleans Thursday. Personnel from T&T Salvage aboard the Todd Michael spud barge are on scene for cooling operations of the tank barge. The fire remains stabilized. The Coast Guard has placed temporary flight restrictions over the airspace near the Shannon E.
New River Cruise Ship Christened in Antwerp
This launch is part of a $120 million fleet investment program by Vantage Deluxe World Travel. Vantage Deluxe World Travel christened the MS River Splendor in Antwerp, Belgium as the latest addition to its growing European river cruising fleet. 'Miss Belgium', Noemie Happart led the official naming ceremony as the ship's godmother. The new ship will make its inaugural passenger voyage on March 17th from Amsterdam.
Potential Tognum Apprentices Get to the Show Workbench
At the 2013 IBO exhibition, Tognum, & subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen present glimpse of technical training possibilities to young visitors. MTU Friedrichshafen will…
Offshore Nigeria Contract for Aker Solutions
Aker Solutions signed a contract with ExxonMobil for the supply of subsea umbilicals for the Erha North phase two development in Nigeria. The Erha North phase two development is an extension of the existing Erha subsea system and infrastructure located approximately 97 kilometers offshore Nigeria in water depths between 1,000 and 1,200 meters. Aker Solutions' scope of work includes the delivery of two dynamic and two static steel tube umbilicals, at a total length of 16.5 kilometers.
China Plan NSR Voyages this Season
A Chinese shipping firm is planning the country’s first commercial voyage through the Northern Sea Route, summer 2013. By 2020 as much as 15 percent of the country’s international trade can be shipped through the Arctic, reports the Barents Observer. With melting icecaps accelerating the opening of new shipping routes and the exploration of oil, gas and mineral deposits in the Arctic, China has been eager to gain a foothold in the region.
Polish Shipyard Launch LNG Powered Ro/Pax Ferry
Remontowa Shipbuilding launch building no. B 613/1, the largest ferry of this kind built by the yard to date. Remontowa Shipbuilding says it is the largest production shipyard in Poland, and the only one with extensive experience in the construction of ecological, gas powered ferries. During last five years they have built eight gas powered ferries to serve local car – passenger transportation on the Norwegian coast.
Classification Society Further Expands its Role
Bureau Veritas to acquire Sievert Group, a leading provider of non-destructive testing & inspection services, notable for oil & gas pipelines work. Established in 1986…
Enormous Plastic Bags In Unique Ocean Research
To study the effects of ocean acidification, ten huge plastic containers called mesocosms are in place in the Gullmar Fjord in Sweden. The project is unique: mesocosms of this size have never been used for such a long period of time. The experiment is part of a worldwide research project, and includes researchers from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The mesocosms were lowered into the fjord with the help of divers from the research vessel Alkor and each one will now enclose 55…
Unusual Inter-Port Pipeline Project Planned
The ports of Antwerp (Belgium) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) propose to collaborate in construction of a linking pipeline bundle. One year ago the respective port authorities announced that they would collaborate in studying the possibilities of further developing pipeline connections between the two ports. Since then they have mapped out a route and drawn up a joint cost estimate for building a set of pipelines running in parallel.
Expedition Support Vessel Contract for Kleven
The contract is for a high specification, 107-metre long Expedition Support Vessel, specially designed for long expeditions in rough waters. The new vessel will accommodate 60 people and is to be equipped with a helipad and helicopter hangar. It will be built at Kleven Verft in Ulsteinvik and is scheduled for delivery in December 2014. The vessel blends a robust, hard-working character with luxurious added extras, including a swimming pool and its own 21m tender boat on the bow.
Nordic American Tankers Resolve US Detention Issue
One of Nordic American's Suezmax tankers had to stay in a US port about 10 days longer than planned following a detention in December 2012. In the press release of December 6…
New Accommodation Vessel Ordered by Edda
Edda Accommodation, operated by Østensjø Rederi, order a mono-hulled accommodation vessel from Hyundai Heavy Industries. This next generation Offshore Accommodation Vessel, designed by Salt Ship Design, is 155 meter long and will have a total accommodation capacity of 800 persons in one or two men cabins. The interior of the vessel is of executive standard, and will include 850 m2 office space as well as recreation areas…
LNG Offshore Mega-Project Contract for Phusion
UK headquartered Phusion appointed as Data Management Contractor (DMC) for the INPEX-led Ichthys LNG Mega-Project. The six-year contract is worth £11.5 million (AUD17.6m).
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