On Friday NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk released brief details of a remarkable hostage situation onboard one of its supramaxes, which saw a disgruntled hired armed security guard take control of the ship for three days. On July 21, the V.Ships-managed bulk carrier embarked three security guards in the...
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Noble Corporation files for Chapter 11 as part of restructuring
Offshore driller Noble Corporation has sealed a restructuring support agreement with two groups of its largest holders of outstanding bond debt for a consensual financial restructuring transaction that will be completed under Chapter 11. The agreement will see the elimination of Noble’s $3.4bn in...
https://splash247.com/noble-corporation-files-for-chapter-11-as-part-of-restructuring/
Strike at Montreal port to extend for a fifth day
Further to the strike action announced by the Montreal Longshore Union CUPE 375, which started at 07:00 on Monday, and is scheduled to end at 06:59 on Friday, the Port of Montreal Checkers Union’s Executive committee has announced a separate 24-hour strike that will begin at 05:59 tomorrow and end...
https://splash247.com/strike-at-montreal-port-to-extend-for-a-fifth-day/
Aker Solutions secures extension from ExxonMobil Canada for Hebron Platform
Norway’s Aker Solutions has secured a five-year contract extension from ExxonMobil Canada Properties for the provision of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services at the Hebron platform, offshore Canada’s Newfoundland. The five-year extension starts in the summer of 2020, and has an...
https://splash247.com/aker-solutions-secures-extension-from-exxonmobil-canada-for-hebron-platform/
Four-day strike hits Montreal port
Longshoremen at the Port of Montreal launched a four-day strike on Monday morning. Union members said they will not provide mooring services during the work stoppage, except for supplies to Newfoundland and Labrador and for grain vessels. The union said the dispute centres mainly on working hours...
Golden Ray salvage work suspended due to Covid-19
The removal operations for capsized Glovis car carrier has been suspended due to the risk of coronavirus, The St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command announced the decision through an online media conference. The 7,700 ceu car carrier capsized and caught fire at the Port of Brunswick, Georgia in...
https://splash247.com/golden-ray-salvage-work-suspended-due-to-covid-19/
Offshore support vessel attacked by pirates off Mexico
The 1982-built offshore support vessel was attacked by pirates off the coast of Mexico. Maritime safety consultancy Dryad Global reported that the vessel was boarded by pirates in the early morning darkness while it was conducting operations near the Odin Offshore platform off Coatzacoalcos....
https://splash247.com/offshore-support-vessel-attacked-by-pirates-off-mexico/
Schlumberger to lay off 21,000 employees
Schlumberger, one of the largest oilfield service providers in the world, has announced a plan to slash more than 21,000 employees, close to a quarter of its entire workforce, to help it deal with the slump in business caused by the coronavirus pandemic. According to the company, it will pay more...
https://splash247.com/schlumberger-to-lay-off-21000-employees/
Golar Power to develop LNG terminal in northern Brazil
Golar Power, a joint venture between Golar LNG and Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, has executed a memorandum of understanding with Norsk Hydro to develop the first LNG terminal in the north of Brazil. The project will enable the supply of LNG to Norsk Hydro’s Alunorte refinery plant located...
https://splash247.com/golar-power-to-develop-lng-terminal-in-northern-brazil/
Seaspan splashes $146m on 13,000 teu boxship pair
Seaspan Corporation has sealed an agreement to acquire a pair of 13,000 teu containerships for around $146m in cash. The two vessels, built in 2010 and 2011, are scheduled for delivery during the third quarter of this year and are already on long-term charters with contracted revenue of over...
https://splash247.com/seaspan-splashes-146m-on-13000-teu-boxship-pair/