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ExxonMobil in Talks with Possible LNG Buyers
ExxonMobil Corp. has started marketing gas from its planned liquified natural gas project in to potential buyers. Discussions with buyers began this month, accordingâŚ
Golar and Bluewater Partner in Bid for Offshore FSRU Project
Golar LNG announced that it has agreed to partner with Bluewater Energy Services B.V in bidding for an offshore LNG FSRU opportunity with 's national oil company, PetroSA.
Cal Maritime and Clearwater Port Partner
![On left, President William B. Eisenhardt of Cal Maritime with Billy Owen, Clear Port Vice President.](https://images.marinelink.com/images/maritime/w200h200c/on-left-president-william-b-1772.jpg)
The California Maritime Academy of Vallejo, CA, a member of the , and Clearwater Port LLC, announced the creation of a joint program to expand West Coast training in the handling and transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) products. The program puts in place the first formal continuing education LNG training available from a nationally recognized institution on the West Coast. Cal Maritime is one of seven maritime academies nationwide and the only one on the West Coast.
Coos Bay â Jordan Cove LNG Project Update
The US Coast Guard completed its Waterway Suitability Report for the proposed Jordan Cove liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility to be located in Coos Bay, Oregon.
MHI Delivers 300th Ship to MOL
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) delivered MOL COMPETENCE, a large-size containership, to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) at the Koyagi Plant of MHI's Nagasaki Shipyard and Machinery Works. The container ship marks the 300th vessel delivered from MHI to MOL. The 8,100 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit), 90,000 gross ton MOL COMPETENCE is the largest container ship built by MHI. It is one of aâŚ
ExxonMobil Chief Touts Q-Max Advantage
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Speaking at the 19 World Petroleum Congress in Madrid, Mr. Tillerson outlined the challenge of supplying growing energy needs while minimizing the impact on the environment. âNew energy technologies for energy supply, such as those enabling an increase in world LNG supplies, together with technologies to improve energy efficiency, will be critical in meeting the worldâs energy challenge,â Mr. Tillerson said.
USCG â Broadwater LNG project â LOR
The US Coast Guard said that the Captain of the Port for Long Island Sound signed the Letter of Recommendation (LOR) for Broadwater Energy, the proposed liquefiedâŚ
Shell Deepwater Platform Attacked
An attack by armed separatists in speedboats has forced Royal Dutch Shell to shut down its biggest offshore oil production unit in , removing a tenth of the Opec state's output.
HITS Selects AMOS for Six Ships
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(L to R) Taufani S. SpecTec Asia Pacific â Singapore won a contract with PT. Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi Tbk., (HITS) Indonesia to supply AMOS Business Suite solutions for six vessels, comprising four product tankers, a chemical tanker and a dry bulker, as well as the office site. There is an option for another seven ships, based on the successful implementation on the initial six. The project was officially kicked off June 2, 2008, and entailed a two-week Requirement Study into PT.
Total Reaches LNG Deal with CNOOC
Total SA said it had signed an agreement with China National Offshore Oil Corp for the sale of liquefied natural gas to China. Under a heads of agreement, up toâŚ
USCG Authorization: Provisions of interest
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The bill includes a major (and lengthy) title devoted to ballast water treatment. This would, if enacted, make it a national goal that, by 2015, ballast water when discharged into waters of the United States will contain no living (viable) organisms. This would constitute a ridiculously high standard and would be virtually impossible to test for. Ships would be required to have ballast water management plans approved by the US Coast GuardâŚ
FERC â Weaverâs Cover Offshore Berth Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a notice stating that it is evaluating the Offshore Berth Project planned by Weaverâs Cove Energy. The planâŚ
EXMAR Leases 3 LNG Ships
Need a Heavy Lift?
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Fairstar is an interesting new player in the Heavy Lift Market. MarineLink.com recently spoke with Mario Kerssens, Sales & Marketing Director, to discuss the companyâs strategy and mission. MarineLink: Fairstar Heavy Transport is new to the heavy lift market. Can you give to me a brief company background, as well as share the general philosophy of the company? MK: In 2005 a company stocklisted on theâŚ
MISC Boosts Reports Q4 Profit
Malaysian liquefied natural gas shipper MISC Bhd reported a 10 percent jump in fourth-quarter net profit on Monday, boosted by its heavy-engineering unit and offshore businesses.
Kongsberg Supplies Custody Transfer System for LNG Carrier
Dapeng Sun, the first LNG carrier to be built in China was delivered to its owner in Shanghai at the beginning of April 2008, with Kongsberg Maritime's K-Gauge Custody Transfer System (CTS) onboard.
Shell to Sign Agreement with AMO
On April 30, Richard Mellor, General Manager for Ship Management, Shell Trading will sign a historic crewing agreement with Tom Bethel, National President American Maritime Officers union (AMO).
Smit Rises to Record
Smit Internationale, the biggest marine-salvage company, may be heading for a takeover two months after rejecting a $300m bid for its oil-tanker towing unit. The sharesâŚ
Aker Solutions Removes EPC-LNG From Backlog
The $665m EPC-LNG contract was awarded to the joint venture (50/50) between Aker Solutions (formerly Aker Kvaerner) and IHI, Inc. (formerly Ishikawajima-HarimaâŚ
Veto threat re Coast Guard Authorization Act
The Executive Office of the President issued a Statement of Administration Policy in which it states that the Presidentâs senior advisors will recommend veto of the Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.
Icebreaking LNG Carrier Vladimir Rusanov on Ice Trials
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Maritime Reporter TV Interviews Timo Koponen, Wärtsilä
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Digitalization Driving Safety in the Maritime Sector
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Designer seeks permit to send out United States gas to Mexico for LNG exports
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Video: LNG Carrier Transits the Northern Sea Route
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Crowley Christens LNG-Powered ConRo
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Pasha Hawaii Brings LNG Containerships Online
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LNG Investment Set to Grow
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Maritime Reporter TV Interviews Leif Gross, Caterpillar
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Inside Crowley's Commitment Class ConRo Ships
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