Partnership for Vietnam LNG-to-Power Project
Russia’s largest private gas producer Novatek will work alongside French multinational integrated oil and gas company Total, state-controlled compatriot oil company…
Novatek Pact with Chinese Duo on Arctic LNG 2
Russia's second largest natural gas producer, Novatek has signed share purchase agreements with two Chinese oil giants for the sale of participation interest in…
APM Terminals Boosts Tractor Fleet in Algeciras
APM Terminals Algeciras, the largest container terminal in the Mediterranean, is renewing and increasing its fleet of terminal tractors.The company has started introducing the new Terberg YT222 model…
India Woes Sri Lanka, Maldives to Checkmate Dragon
The re-elected Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's first foreign travel was to the neighbouring Maldives and Sri Lanka as part of his "neighborhood-first policy."China…
MPA to Promote Marine Biodiversity
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Our Singapore Reefs (OSR) have embarked on a three-year collaboration to promote the importance of Singapore’s…
BMT CEO Sarah Kenny Appointed OBE
BMT Group Ltd (previously British Maritime Technology) said that Sarah Kenny, Chief Executive of BMT has been appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire…
Sibur and Sinopec Link on Amur JV
Russian petrochemicals giant Sibur has signed several agreements with Chinese state-owned conglomerate China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec).One deal…
NPS Connects Dunkerque and Metz
The Port of Dunkerque, France's biggest harbour on the North Sea in terms of the total traffic throughput, is continuing to develop its combined transport plan with…
DP World Eyes Arctic Sea Route
Dubai-based ports operator DP World hopes to run ports that Russia plans to build along an Arctic sea route intended to shorten shipping times between east and west.The…
BHGE Launches Multimodal Facility in Angola
Baker Hughes, a GE company (BHGE) announced the inauguration of its multimodal facility (MMF) for oil and gas in Luanda, Angola.The facility, with its additional…
Europe Invests in African Renewable Energy
The provider of testing and advisory services to the energy value chain including renewables and energy management, DNV GL has joined European signatories including ABB…
MOL, Makarov University Pact on Northern Sea Route
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping during a meeting held in St.Petersburg…
SHI Wins Order for 2 LNG Carriers
South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has received an order for the construction of two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.The shipbuilder said…
IMO's Gender Program in Spotlight
In a year when promoting and empowering women is a dominant theme throughout the maritime community, International Maritime Organization (IMO) hosted a special event…
CSSC CMC Wins MED Certificates from DNV GL
The international accredited registrar and classification society DNV GL announced the award of three Marine Equipment Directive (MED) certificates to the China…
Austria's OMV, Russia's Gazprom Sign Pact
Austrian integrated oil and gas company OMV and Russian energy giant Gazprom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation on Liquefied Natural…
Chinese, Russian Majors Ink Arctic LNG Deal
Russia's second largest natural gas producer Novatek, Russian maritime shipping company specializing in petroleum and LNG shipping Sovcomflot, Chinese state-owned…
Chinese Buyers Leave US LNG
Chinese buyers have avoided US LNG projects even before the tariffs hiked to 25%, said a report by Rystad Energy.Despite the Chinese tariffs, there is still appetite for US LNG from other countries.
No Navigation Risk from Sunk Ship: MPA
The wreck of the Dominica-flagged supply vessel, OCEAN COOPER 2 that sank near Pedra Branca does not pose a risk to the safety of navigation in the area, the Maritime…
DSCT Loan for CNC Pipe-bending Machine
![Refaan Hendricks (Managing director, Africa Projects Consultants), Jaap de Lange (Managing director, Damen Shipyards Cape Town) (Photo: Damen)](https://images.marinelink.com/images/maritime/w100h1500/faan-hendricks-managing-director-africa-101077.jpg)
As part of its commitment to accelerate transformation in the South African shipbuilding industry, Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has recently helped to empower Africa Projects Consultants; a small, 100% black-owned business focused on the shipbuilding and ship repair sectors, via a R5 million ($354,000) interest-free loan to purchase a state-of-the-art pipe-bending machine. This investment will enhance Africa Projects Consultants’ capabilities and so grow its business.