Training Program to Boost Abu Dhabi Port Security
Abu Dhabi Ports informs it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Authority for the Security of Ports, Borders and Free Zones to establish a joint-training program that will aim to help improve border security and increase ports and ports systems protection across the Emirate. The agreement also looks to potentially engage in other areas of cooperation to further develop capabilities and improve organizational efficiencies.
Dolphin's New 3D Seismic Vessel Fully Operational
Dolphin announced that the newly delivered high-capacity 3D seismic vessel, Polar Empress, is in full production towing 14 streamers on the Maud Extension Multi-Client survey in the Barents Sea.
CWind Bags Crew Transfer Contract
CWind announced that it has won an eight-month contract to provide crew transfer services to Fred Olsen at Walney 1 and 2 offshore wind farms. One of the more than…
Seadrill Sells Drillship to Seadrill Partners
Seadrill Limited announced that it has entered into an agreement with Seadrill Operating LP, the 58 percent owned subsidiary of Seadrill Partners LLC, pursuant to which Seadrill Operating will acquire all of the shares of Seadrill Polaris Ltd., the entity that owns and operates the drillship, the West Polaris from Seadrill. The acquisition is expected to close within seven days. The West Polaris is a sixth generation, dynamically positioned drillship delivered from the Samsung shipyard in 2008.
Moody's Changes Hapag-Lloyd Rating to Stable
Moody's Investors Service has changed to stable from negative the outlook on the B2 corporate family rating (CFR), the B2-PD probability of default rating (PDR) and the Caa1 senior unsecured rating of Hapag-Lloyd AG. Concurrently, Moody's has affirmed the ratings assigned to the company including its B2 CFR, B2-PD PDR and Caa1 senior unsecured rating. Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, Hapag-Lloyd AG is the fourth-largest container shipping company in the world measured in TEU.
Poland Expects First LNG Delivery to Baltic Sea Terminal in Autumn
Poland's newly appointed treasury minister Andrzej Czerwinski said on Wednesday that first shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the terminal at the Baltic Sea are most likely to come in autumn.
National Oilwell Varco to Cut 1,500 Norwegian Jobs
National Oilwell Varco Inc., the largest U.S. oilfield equipment maker, said it will cut its Norwegian workforce by 1,500 by the end of this year as low oil prices have reduced investments.
China Shares Details on S.China Sea Facilities
The Chinese government on Wednesday rolled out more details of the building work it is undertaking in the disputed South China Sea, listing lighthouses, communications…
USCG Assists Injured Woman Near Wanchese, NC
Coast Guard Oregon Inlet crew members and Dare County EMTs came to the aid of an injured woman Tuesday after the boat she was on ran aground southeast of Wanchese.
Missing Fishing Boat Found off Moa Island
Three stranded mariners adrift in the Torres Straight have been rescued thanks to the crew of a Royal Australian Air Force AP-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft.
Glander International Appoints Bunker, Lubricant Trader/Broker
Glander International Bunkering, a lubricant trading and brokering company has appointed Jake Marcello as Bunker and Lubricant trader/broker for the Florida office.
APM Terminals Calls for Sensor Revolution
The annual Terminal Operators Conference (TOC) in Europe was held June 9-11 in Rotterdam with over 4000 people attending the conference supply chain sessions, Tech TOC, Bulk TOC venues and exhibits.
EMGS Implements Further Cost Reductions
Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) announce that the Company implements further cost reductions reflecting the challenging market conditions in the oil service industry.
Euronav in $384m Deal for 4 VLCCs
Euronav has entered into an agreement for the acquisition through resale of four VLCCs which are completing construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries for an aggregate…
Steel Cutting of Petronas Floating LNG2
PETRONAS achieved another milestone with the official steel cutting of its second floating liquefied natural gas facility, the PETRONAS Floating LNG2 (PFLNG2) in…
Blyth Workcats Wins ABP Survey Boat Contract
At the Seawork International Exhibition in Southampton, Blyth Workcats Ltd announced that Associated British Ports (ABP) has awarded it the contract for a new 14…
Norstar Opens Crewing Office in Myanmar
Norstar Ship Management, the Singapore-based ship manager, has opened a crewing office in Yangon, Myanmar named “Norstar Crew Management Company Limited”. The office…
Holland America Line Promotes Mosslinger as VP
Holland America Line has promoted Gerald Mosslinger to vice president, food and beverage, as part of the renamed Guest Experience and Product Development Department…
Arctic Ocean Acidification May Corrode Animals' Shells
Arctic Ocean is facing a dilemma today and that is acidification. Ocean acidification is a result or a chemical reaction which happens when seawater absorbs too…
Ceona Gets New CEO
Ceona, a London-based SURF contractor with deep-water subsea construction capabilities, has announced that the company's executive vice president commercial and business development…
