In conjunction with the ‘UAE Innovates’ initiative and in preparation for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28), the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) in the UAE organised an awareness workshop for organisations in the maritime sector from the government and private sectors to solicit …
Iran’s permanent representative to the London-based International Maritime Organization (IMO) has passed away after a relatively long treatment period. Mandana Mansourian had held the post at the United Nations specialized agency responsible for regulating shipping over the past seven years. She died at a hospital in London on Friday. She had also served as IMO …
Belships has entered into agreements for the acquisition of three new 64 000 Ultramax bulk carriers which are being constructed at Japanese shipyards. Delivery of each vessel is expected in Q4 2024, Q4 2025 and Q1 2026. The vessels are fully financed through time charter lease agreements, each for a period of 7 up to …
Belships ASA: Acquisition of three new Ultramax bulk carriers Read More »
Offshore drilling contractor Dolphin Drilling has presented its fourth quarter and interim full-year 2022 financial results, revealing its expectations of reaping the benefits in the future, thanks to improvements in the offshore drilling market with a particular emphasis on the niche moored semi-submersible market, where the firm hopes to win more contracts. Blackford Dolphin rig; …
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The British Ports Association (BPA) has mapped out some of the most important pieces of legislation and regulation that affect ports and rated their suitability to the industry. Port of Rotterdam; Illustration; Image by Offshore Energy The regulatory assessment identified 140 regulations, codes, and laws that affect ports. According to BPA, 12% of these were …
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UK-based oil and gas major BP has launched the green hydrogen cluster of the Valencia region (HyVal) at its Castellón refinery in Spain. Courtesy of BP The company announced the launch of the hydrogen cluster on 28 February, stating that this BP-led public-private collaborative initiative aims to be based around the phased development of up …
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised long-standing client Höegh LNG Ltd (“Höegh LNG”) on the refinancing of the Höegh Esperanza and Höegh Gannet floating storage and regasification units (“FSRUs”) that will service Germany’s new floating liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) terminals in the North Sea ports of Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony, and Brunsbüttel, Schleswig-Holstein. The FSRUs are …
Following the award of three contracts for the project announced earlier today, Azule Energy, a joint venture between BP and Eni, has selected another three companies for work at the Agogo field development project offshore Angola. Azule Energy Azule Energy contracted Baker Hughes to deliver subsea equipment and services for the oilfield project located in …
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India is ramping up efforts aimed at modernizing its fleet and is reviewing the requirements of the registration and operation of ships to ensure the quality of the Indian flag. Illustration; Image by Navingo As a result, the country is withdrawing trading licenses to all tankers that are 25 years old or above, the country’s …
India bans oil tankers, bulkers older than 25 years to modernize fleet and cut emissions Read More »
La política que en el presente documento se indica, tiene por objeto informar a los usuarios de MundoMaritimo sobre el proceder de nuestra empresa respecto del tratamiento de los datos de carácter personal recogidos a través de nuestros portales. 1 | Recolección: Cuando Usted requiere los servicios de MundoMaritimo, se recoge información personal como su …
