Latest maritime operations updates and reports
Offshore Energy
Bilfinger workers have initiated a multi-day strike at Ithaca's North Sea assets due to a pay dispute, leading to an eight-day halt at a floating storage unit and a floating production facility on the UK Continental Shelf. Offshore Energy reports that the industrial action involves multiple offshore members employed by Bilfinger.
Offshore Energy
The JGC Fluor BC LNG II joint venture has received approval to commence early activities for expanding the LNG export terminal in Kitimat, British Columbia, as reported by Offshore Energy. This project is operated by LNG Canada, which includes partners such as Shell, Petronas, and PetroChina.
gCaptain
The Al Rayyan tanker, carrying liquefied natural gas, switched off its transponder while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by gCaptain. This action highlights the increasing risks in the global gas trade amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
Offshore Energy
JDR Cable Systems has inaugurated a new subsea cable manufacturing facility in Cambois, near Blyth, as reported by Offshore Energy. This development marks a significant expansion in the company's production capabilities.
Offshore Energy
Frontera Energy Corporation has transitioned to a pure-play energy infrastructure company, focusing on LNG, LPG, and container expansion at Puerto Bahía, as reported by Offshore Energy. The company has secured a contract with Ecopetrol to support a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) lease.
Seatrade Maritime
Inchcape Shipping Services has launched a US Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) service following the acquisition of a license from the Federal Maritime Commission, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.
Offshore Energy
CB&I, known for designing and building storage facilities, has been awarded a significant contract for multiple LNG storage tanks in a $13 billion export project in Louisiana, as reported by Offshore Energy. This development highlights CB&I's role in the expanding LNG market in the United States.
Inchcape Shipping Services has launched a new non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) service in the United States, as reported by Splash247. This development follows the company's acquisition of an ocean transportation intermediary license from the Federal Maritime Commission, enabling them to operate as a licensed NVOCC for cargo moving to and from the US.
Offshore Energy
Petrobras has finalized agreements with SBM Offshore for two FPSO units to support oil and gas projects in the Sergipe Alagoas Basin, as reported by Offshore Energy. This $12-billion deal marks a significant step in Brazil's energy sector development.
Seatrade Maritime
Brazil, Norway, and the Netherlands are collaborating to establish a green shipping corridor, marking the first such initiative between Europe and Brazil, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This project aims to enhance sustainable maritime practices across the Atlantic.
