On March 15^th, 2019, the world’s largest bunker supply vessel (BSV) for liquefied natural gas (LNG) “Kairos” has conducted the first LNG bunker supply operation for the newbuild ferry MS “Visborg” at the ferry pier of the port of Visby, Gotland, Sweden.

The Canary Islands has been called the new Aberdeen of the mid-Atlantic, as it further positions itself as an alternative for maritime industry companies looking to operate in West Africa. Located between Europe, Africa, and the U.S., the islands and its ports offer many advantages to potential investors, such as:

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Subsea oil and gas engineering firm, Interventek, has committed investment in the region of £750,000 to support business growth in 2019 and beyond, with the addition of six staff and a new technology development and test center.

Rever Offshore, a leading subsea services provider to the oil and gas industry, has appointed Barry MacLeod as its new Chief Executive. Mr. MacLeod replaces Mark Bessell, who stepped down from the role last month, for personal reasons.

The technology group Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to design a state-of-the-art multipurpose transport vessel that will operate in Antarctic waters. Wärtsilä will also provide the vessel with a comprehensive package of integrated propulsion and hybrid solutions to ensure highly efficient and environmentally sustainable operations.

NewTek Sensor Solutions expanded the capabilities of its DC LVDT technology with 4-20mA output capabilities to meet the needs of industrial monitoring and feedback applications. In addition to offering 4-20 mA versions of its free-core and spring-loaded LVDTs, the company customizes 4-20mA position sensors to customer specifications.

The Business Network for Offshore Wind (“the Network”) announces that offshore wind industry leaders will headline the sixth annual International Partnering Forum (IPF), the #1 technical conference in the U.S. dedicated to moving the nation’s offshore wind industry forward.

Jumbo has been awarded an offshore decommissioning project in the North Sea by TAQA Energy BV, involving the removal, transportation and disposal of three subsea protection domes and piles.

Siccar Point Energy has commenced its 2019 drilling campaign with the spudding of an exploration well at the Blackrock prospect.

Prysmian Group, a world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has been awarded a contract worth approximately €30 million by PGL (Provence Grand Large), a floating offshore wind farm project located in South France, which is part of EDF Renewables, for the development of a turn-key submarine cable system.

Meteorological equipment specialist Biral is expanding and has taken on an experienced sales specialist to add to its growing team.

Airbus has begun shore-to-ship trials in Singapore with its Skyways parcel delivery drone. This marks the first-time drone technology has been deployed in real port conditions to deliver a variety of small, time-critical maritime essentials to working vessels at anchorage.

Reactive Downhole Tools, an independent supplier of well completion solutions to the global oil and gas industry, has announced Niall Urquhart as VP Eastern Hemisphere, to support its growth plans for the regions.

Offshore Survey, which takes place alongside Ocean Business at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton UK, from 10-11 April 2019, confirms two high profile speakers to deliver keynote presentations on each day of the conference.

Stena Bulk has made a major investment in scrubbers and before January 2020 16 units will be installed. 10 IMOIIMAXes, 5 Suezmaxes and one of standard MR will be equipped with the after-treatment system. The total investment is worth 55 MUSD, including equipment, installation and time out of service. Payback time of investment is between 1.5 and 2.5 years which has already been secured by hedging the fuel spread.

Phoenix International Holdings, Inc. (Phoenix), in partnership with Underwater Acoustic International, L.L.C. (UAI) and Ocean Tech Services (OTS), mobilized a sonar team and Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) team to the Wishon Reservoir to perform a comprehensive underwater acoustic imaging and visual inspection of the Wishon Dam for the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).