United Arab Emirates Archives

March 1, 2021

Blast reported on car carrier in Gulf of Oman

Written by Baird Maritime on March 1, 2021. Posted in Maritime Security World, PCTC World.

UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and security consultancy firm Dryad Global have confirmed that an explosion occurred on board a commercial vessel sailing in the Gulf ..

February 22, 2021

P&O Maritime takes delivery of new pilot boat

Written by Baird Maritime on February 22, 2021. Posted in Ausmarine - Shipping and Offshore, Pilotage.

Australian builder Hart Marine has delivered a new pilot boat to P&O Maritime Logistics for operation in the waters of Dubai. Named Al Dairah, the newbuild is 17 ..

February 5, 2021

COLUMN | The power and the plight of the whistle-blower [Offshore Accounts]

Written by Hieronymus Bosch on February 5, 2021. Posted in Offshore Processing & Storage, Offshore World, Work Boat World Features.

“I assure you they are nothing more than criminals engaging in criminal stock market manipulation,” thundered a recent correspondent to Baird, following up on one of ..

February 26, 2021

Work Boat World Offshore Projects Roundup – February 26, 2021

Written by Baird Maritime on February 26, 2021. Posted in Jackups/Liftboats, Offshore Construction, Offshore Decommissioning, Offshore Drilling & Extraction, Offshore Maintenance, Offshore Processing & Storage, Offshore Wind, Offshore World.

The latest succession of offshore projects worldwide includes both completed works and new ones in the pipeline. There’s been plenty of action in offshore wind in ..

February 17, 2021

Strength in numbers – mass display of Iranian attack boats

Written by Trevor Hollingsbee on February 17, 2021. Posted in Ships (Naval).

In an unprecedented show of strength, Iran’s Islamic Republican Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) has put on a display of what an IRGCN spokesperson said were 340 recently ..

February 5, 2021

Work Boat World Offshore Vessel Charters Roundup – February 5, 2021

Written by Baird Maritime on February 5, 2021. Posted in Offshore Construction, Offshore Wind, Offshore World, Platform Supply.

Platform supply vessels (PSVs) and construction support vessels (CSVs) take centre stage in this week’s roundup of recently awarded offshore charters. Just as ..

February 23, 2021

Abu Dhabi Maritime, ADNOC ink waterways safety agreement

Written by Baird Maritime on February 23, 2021. Posted in Maritime Infrastructure Development, Port World.

In a joint effort to boost maritime safety and to enhance Abu Dhabi’s maritime regulations, Abu Dhabi Ports subsidiary Abu Dhabi Maritime and the Abu Dhabi National ..

February 12, 2021

COLUMN | A tale of six restructurings: Polarcus, Seadrill, Diamond Offshore, Siem Offshore, SeaBird Exploration, and Pacific Radiance [Offshore Accounts]

Written by Hieronymus Bosch on February 12, 2021. Posted in Jackups/Liftboats, Offshore Drilling & Extraction, Offshore World, Platform Supply, Seabed Mining, Standby, Rescue & Emergency Services, Subsea Surveying, Work Boat World Features.

Charles Dickens offered only A Tale of Two Cities. This week, I offer a tale of no less than six restructurings, as the crisis in the offshore sector comes to a head. One ..

February 2, 2021

Abu Dhabi Ports, Allianz Marine form offshore logistics JV

Written by Baird Maritime on February 2, 2021. Posted in Offshore Construction, Offshore Maintenance.

Abu Dhabi Ports, through shipping arm Safeen, has entered into an agreement with Dubai-based vessel operator Allianz Marine and Logistics Services (AMLS) to launch a new ..