Un tren de Medway, propiedad de MSC, en una terminal de carga de contenedores. / Levante-EMV
José Luis Zaragozá
BAIRD MAR
Norwegian offshore vessel operator DOF Group has announced several new project awards in the North America region with a combined contract value of more than $60 million.
The company said the new contracts will secure more than 300 days of firm vessel utilisation, with further options available.
The vessel Skandi Skansen will be utilised for a mooring project in Guyana, with an expected commencement in October 2025 and a duration of approximately six weeks.
The Skandi Implementer has secured two separate jobs in Mexico with international oil companies for subsea cable repair and installation services. These projects will be executed during the fourth quarter of 2025 and have an expected combined duration of more than two months.
Finnish icebreaker engineering firm Aker Arctic on Monday released the first renderings of its new B+ class vessel for the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency, unveiling a next-generation design as global demand for ice-capable ships accelerates.
The vessel, part of Finland’s long-term renewal of its state-owned icebreaking fleet, is designed to meet tougher environmental standards while ensuring reliable year-round access to Baltic Sea ports.
The new B+ type promises enhanced efficiency, lower emissions, and greater icebreaking power compared to existing medium-class models. It will be significantly cheaper to operate than the largest A-class icebreakers.
Aker Arctic, the world’s leading developers of icebreaking technology, has previously contributed designs for vessels operating all around the world. The company said the medium-class icebreaker
La Dirección General de Trabajo del Gobierno de Canarias ha ordenado este lunes, 29 de septiembre, inscribir en el Registro de Convenios Colectivos el convenio para el personal de flota de Naviera Armas para las anualidades de 2024, 2025 y 2026. En diciembre del tercer año, el pacto se prorrogará automáticamente durante 15 meses mientras se negocia uno nuevo.
El documento, que comenzó a negociarse en enero de 2023, se desbloqueó por fin en diciembre de 2024, tras casi dos años de reuniones