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Noreco loses US$470m Siri oil platform claim after 10-year dispute
Noreco has lost its court case against a group of 20 insurance companies regarding a US$470m claim for damage to the Siri oil platform that dates back to 2009.
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SMC to lend key European expertise to Taiwan
Specialist Marine Consultants Ltd (SMC), Maxmart Shipping and China Marine Surveyors & Sworn Measurers (CMS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate for upcoming marine renewables operations in Taiwan.
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Scottish heavy lift expert secures first multi-million offshore wind contract
An Ayrshire based heavy lift company has landed its first multi-million offshore wind contract which will help to sustain over 40 jobs for the ten-month duration of the project.
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Rentel NV begins 42 wind turbine installation
DEME’s jack-up installation vessel ‘Sea Installer’ has left Ostend with the first of the 42 Rentel wind turbines in the North Sea.
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DP World Limassol official opening
The new cruise passenger terminal at DP World Limassol has been inaugurated by Cyprus President, His Excellency Mr. Nicos Anastasiades; Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mrs. Vassiliki Anastassiadou; the Mayor of Limassol, Nicos Nicolaides and DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem.
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Combi Lift delivers eight Damen tugs
With the loading of eight custom-made Damen tugs, German heavy lift expert Combi Lift reached an important milestone in the Gazprom Amur Gas Processing Plant Project in Russia.
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ISPS Code fails to contemplate aerial threats from drones says Martek
According to Martek Marine, terrorist use of drones deploying explosives is already well documented and the potential for a drone to deliver an explosive charge through the deck of an oil/gas tanker with potentially catastrophic results is a stark reality.
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Marine Tech Expo returns to Plymouth UK in 2018
The Marine Tech Expo will return this year to Plymouth UK with the aim of showcasing the latest marine innovations in ocean technology to the industry.
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ITIC helps limit naval architect’s exposure after survey vessel capsizes
In a recent dispute, International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) helped a naval architect to successfully reduce the level of a claim by a shipbuilder for damages and loss of profits following the sinking of a hydrographic survey vessel which was deemed to be unstable.
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Maximum fleet occupancy for Seacat Services
Cowes, UK-headquartered OESV operator, Seacat Services has announced that all 14 of its vessels will be under charter for periods of 2018, reflecting a shifting supply-demand balance in the OESV market.
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Marine Hub Cornwall agrees new collaboration with Marine Energy Wales
Marine Hub Cornwall, which was set up to help grow the marine industry in the UK county and to promote its world-class marine capabilities, has formally agreed a new collaboration with Marine Energy Wales.
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Simon Forrest: Nova Innovation
“The moon-race going on in the tidal energy sector” is more likely to be won by smaller, more dynamic firms according to Simon Forrest of Nova Innovation: “If you want transformation, don’t look toward big, blue-chip companies – they are generally too comfortable with the status quo.”
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Ampelmann opens dedicated offshore wind base in Hamburg
Offshore access solutions specialist Ampelmann has opened its first office in Germany, in response to growing business in the offshore wind sector.
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Heerema to discontinue its offshore pipe lay activities
Heerema Marine Contractors has announced that as a further step in its strategic transition the company will discontinue its offshore pipe lay activities.
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SMC awarded the Queen’s Award for International Trade 2018
UK-headquartered Specialist Marine Consultants Ltd has been awarded the Queen’s Award for International Trade 2018.
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Seawall Maritime Cyber Security
OSERV has launched ‘Seawall Maritime Cyber Security’, which the company claims is the first integrated risk management solution for the global shipping community.
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Availability of ExxonMobil 0.5% sulphur fuel
ExxonMobil has revealed the first locations where it will supply new fuels that comply with the IMO’s 0.5% sulphur cap.
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OEE and Copernicus Marine European ocean energy industry partnership
Ocean Energy Europe and Copernicus Marine Service officially launched their new partnership at a reception hosted by the European Commission in Brussels. The collaboration will help European ocean energy companies create export market opportunities.
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Attollo Offshore jack-ups contracted for 2018
Attollo Offshore, a leading offshore marine operator, has heralded Q2 by signing multiple £multi-million jack up contracts.
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Queen’s Award recognises Hydro Group international success
It has been announced that subsea cable and connector specialist Hydro Group plc, has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade.