Siemes preferred supplier for Germany’s largest offshore wind farm
PRESS RELEASE – Ørsted has named Siemens Gamesa as the preferred turbine supplier for two offshore wind power projects in the German North Sea totalling more than 1.1 GW in capacity. The award concerns the 242...Read more
Fred. Olsen called in to finish Trianel Windpark Borkum II
Offshore windPRESS RELEASE – Fred. Olsen Windcarrier’s jack-up vessel Blue Tern has been contracted to finish installing the remaining 11 Senvion 6.2M152 turbines on the Trianel Windpark Borkum II (TWB II). The vessel takes over from Jan de Nul’s jack-up...Read more
Allseas CEO: “Stopping Nordstream 2 hurts our honour”
Oil&GasIn a rare interview, Allseas CEO Edward Heerema said stopping Nordstream 2 was first and foremost damaging to the company’s sense of honour. “It’s a disappointment, we really wanted to take credit for it”, he...Read more
German shipowners warn of difficulties in government’s shore power plans
Shore powerThe German Shipowners’ association welcomes government initiatives for shore power in ports but warns of difficulties for ships that frequently moor at different berths, like bulk carriers and multipurpose vessels. The German federal government is taking...Read more
Nooteboom delivers largest low-loader ever
Heavy haulagePRESS RELEASE – Dutch trailer manufacturer Nooteboom has delivered its largest low loader yet to Zwagerman Transport. The 4+6 low-loader is optimised for the German market, providing a load capacity of more than 100 tonnes...Read more
Peter Anetsberger new Industrial Projects Director at Geodis Germany
Geodis has appointed Peter Anetsberger as the new Industrial Projects Director for Geodis Freight Forwarding in Germany. Anetsberger already assumed the new position from July 1, 2019. Peter Anetsberger has more than 35 years of work...Read more
Germany 13th country to ratify Hong Kong Convention
Germany is the latest country to ratify the Hong Kong Convention, the treaty of the International Maritime Organisation for safe and environmentally sound ship recycling. The Hong Kong Convention covers the design, construction, operation and maintenance...Read more