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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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Engineering News

COSCO Shipyards Deliver Three New Bulk Carriers to Asian Clients

COSCO Corporation (Singapore) Limited announced today that their subsidiaries, COSCO Shipyard Group Co., have delivered three bulk carriers to Asian buyers

May 22, 2012
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News

Magne Viking Contracted by Chevron to Work Alongside the Stena Carron

Viking Supply Ships, one of TransAtlantic’s two business areas, announced today the receipt of a contract award for their AHTS-vessel, Magne Viking, to

May 22, 2012
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News

Statoil Awards $5 BILLION in Drilling Contracts on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

It’s a huge day for a trio of offshore drillers selected by Statoil.  KCA Deutag, Odfjell Drilling and Archer have been awarded NOK 30 billon in

May 22, 2012
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Mohammed Bin Saleh Al Sada
News

“We Cannot See Any Shortage of Oil in Any Part of the World” – Qatar

DOHA (Zawya Dow Jones)–The global oil markets are well supplied, Qatar’s energy minister said Tuesday, adding that “all issues” would

May 22, 2012
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Monday, May 21, 2012
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Finance

Poison Pill Rejected, Fairstar Heavy Transport Gains $247 Million Loan from ING Bank

Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. (FAIR) has signed a USD $247 million syndicated loan facility led by ING Bank. The facility provides the necessary liquidity to

May 21, 2012
Total Views: 247

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Defense

Preparing for the Worst, Turkish Navy Awards Contract for Submarine Rescue Mother Ship [VIDEO]

Rolls-Royce and Istanbul Shipyard will be working together following their announcement today of an award by the Turkish Navy for three new ships.  Istanbul

May 21, 2012
Total Views: 380

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News

Saipem Wins $1.1 Billion in New Contracts, Including Ultra Shallow Water, Harsh Environment Contract in Russia

Saipem announced today they have been awarded $1.1 billion in new Engineering and Construction contracts offshore Russia and the North Sea. In Russia, Saipem

May 21, 2012
Total Views: 315

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Finance

Earnings Soar at Tidewater, World’s Largest Workboat Operator

(Dow Jones) Tidewater Inc.’s (TDW) fiscal fourth-quarter earnings soared from a year-earlier quarter weighed down by heavy charges, while higher

May 21, 2012
Total Views: 59

2nd Iron Ore Transshipment Vessel Announced by VALE
News

2nd Iron Ore Transshipment Vessel Announced by VALE

Vale has announced the construction of a second floating iron ore transfer station in Subic Bay, Philippines. These transfer ships facilitate the transfer of

May 21, 2012
Total Views: 423

Saturday, May 19, 2012
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News

Bulk Carrier MV ID Integrity “Not Under Command” Offshore Great Barrier Reef [UPDATE]

**UPDATE** From the Australian Marine Safety Authority: One of the commercial tugs, PT Kotor, rendezvoused with the ID Integrity at approximately 10:30am

May 19, 2012
Total Views: 199

Friday, May 18, 2012
Facebook IPO Brings Bunker Prices Down!
News

Facebook IPO Brings Bunker Prices Down!

Ok, that would be a very difficult, but a “provable” hypothesis, as the fact is bunker prices are down and we did have the much anticipated

May 18, 2012
Total Views: 25

ABS in Asia – Innovation Despite the Downturn
Engineering News

ABS in Asia – Innovation Despite the Downturn

– By Neville Smith Like their shipbuilding and shipowning clients, classification societies are contending with tough market conditions and an uncertain

May 18, 2012
Total Views: 59

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Collision

Stena Ferry Knocks over Container Loading Crane in Gdynia, Serious Injuries Reported

Three port employees have been injured following an accident in the Port of Gdynia, following a collision between the Swedish ferry, Stena Spirit, and an arm

May 18, 2012
Total Views: 348

Thursday, May 17, 2012
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News

Orient Overseas Container Line Fights their Way Back to Black

HONG KONG -(Dow Jones)- Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. (0316.HK) plans to raise rates again for container shipments for the north-Europe-to-Asia route

May 17, 2012
Total Views: 49

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Engineering News

Simek AS Awards Rolls-Royce £6 Million Design and Equipment Contract for New OSV

Rolls-Royce announced today they have secured a £6 million contract to provide an integrated design, power & propulsion and equipment systems package for

May 17, 2012
Total Views: 255

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News

Teekay Posts Q1 Profit, Tanker Scrapping on the Rise

(Dow Jones) Teekay Corp. (TK) swung to a first-quarter profit, due primarily to derivative gains, as the tanker-ship company’s revenue grew more than

May 17, 2012
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News

West African Piracy from a Ship Operator Perspective | Interview with Tony Foster from Gardline Marine Sciences

Hanson-Wade’s Sara Patela speaks with Tony Foster, Marine Safety Superintendent/DPA and CSO at Gardline Marine Sciences on the subject of piracy off

May 17, 2012
Total Views: 79

Taharoa Destiny
Engineering News

Mitsubishi Heavy Delivers Iron Sand Slurry Ship Bound for New Zealand

On May 11, NYK accepted delivery of the Taharoa Destiny, a new 175,000 DWT class vessel dedicated to the transport of iron sand slurry from New Zealand. Never

May 17, 2012
Total Views: 316

FSO Palanca
Engineering News

20 Year old Angolan FSO and a Pair of LNG Carriers Destined for Sembawang Shipyard

SINGAPORE – Sembcorp Marine’s subsidiary Sembawang Shipyard, located on the northern tip of Singapore, has secured three major upgrade and

May 17, 2012
Total Views: 419

deepak johar wilhelmsen ships service
News

A New Import Era in India, Wilhelmsen Ships Service Stands Ready

– by Deepak Johar, General Manager for Wilhelmsen Ships Service, India As local fuel supplies dwindle and the Indian subcontinent’s power demands

May 17, 2012
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