INEOS acquires CNOOC’s U.S. GoM business
London-headquartered global chemical company INEOS said today that it has acquired the U.S. Gulf of Mexico business held by CNOOC Energy Holdings U.S.A. Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil
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Wärtsilä books new VLAC cargo handling system orders
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions is to supply the cargo handling systems for three new 93,000 cubic meter capacity very large ammonia carriers (VLACs). Like the four VLAC cargo handling systems ordered from Wärtsilä
Iridium launches new Certus 9704 satellite IoT module
McLean, Va.–headquartered LEO satcom specialist Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has launched the Iridium Certus 9704, its newest IoT module, and the Iridium Certus 9704 development kit. It says that the new
BOEM reports competitive interest in two U.S. Gulf Wind Energy Areas
While a lackluster response to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s first Gulf of Mexico offshore wind lease sale was largely attributed to the challenges of floating offshore wind, there are some
Petrobras signs contracts for 12 new hybrid PSVs
Edison Chouest Offshore’s Brazilian affiliate Bram Offshore is one of two companies that will each build and operate six new hybrid PSVs (platform support vessel) under contracts awarded yesterday by Brazilian energy
Trump backs ILA position on automation
President-elect Donald J. Trump has come out firmly in support of the ILA union position as its negotiations with port employers association USMX continue to bog down over what the employers call
Op-Ed: Ferry success comes into focus via public-private partnerships
By Timothy O’Brien, SVP of ferries and transportation, Hornblower Group It’s easy to say that 2024 is the year of the ferry, but that would ignore the strong return and sustained growth
Fincantieri Marinette Marine creates childcare and dependent support program
In a move to support its workforce, Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM), Marinette, Wis., is providing eligible employees with a $5,000 tax-free benefit for childcare or dependent family member care in 2025. Recognizing
Navy accepts delivery of USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208)
The Navy took delivery of the fourth ship in the John Lewis-class fleet oiler program, the USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208) from shipbuilder General Dynamics NASSCO on Dec. 10. Delivery followed
Anemoi names Clare Urmston its new CEO
Rotor sail specialist Anemoi Marine Technologies has named Clare Urmston as its new chief executive officer (CEO). After holding a number of executive and non-executive positions within the manufacturing, healthcare and consumer