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MSC Enhances Connection Between India and West Africa
MSC announced last Wednesday (Dec 30) a new direct service from India to West Africa, the MSC India Africa Service (IAS), effective from week 3, 2021.The MSC IAS will provide a direct, fast and reliable service to its clients further demonstrating …
Jan 5, 2021 / Curious
SeaBird’s OBN surveys in West Africa canceled due to coronavirus
Further to the notice of 27 January 2020, SeaBird Exploration Plc has been notified that the end-client has canceled the two OBN surveys off West Africa due to the COVID-19 situation. Caption: Research vessel Eagle Explorer - Image courtesy of …
Apr 6, 2020 / Curious
WACT to commence Phase 2 Upgrade to meet growing volumes
The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) is quickly earning a reputation as the gateway to Eastern Nigeria and a strong alternative to ports in Lagos. Investment in the Phase 2 upgrade, due to commence within the next 18 months, will help meet …
Feb 26, 2020 / Curious
SeaBird Exploration receives LoA for two OBN surveys in West Africa
Reference is made to the notice dated 11 November 2019. SeaBird has now received a letter of award for provision of source services for two OBN surveys to be carried out in West Africa, with an expected total duration of about 80 days. Caption: …
Jan 28, 2020 / Vessels
Seadrill Limited Announces Contract Award for the West Gemini
Seadrill Limited (Seadrill) has secured a nine well contract with three options, each for two wells, for the West Gemini in West Africa. Total contract value for the firm portion of the contract is expected to be approximately $84 million with …
Jul 18, 2019 / Vessels
Seabed Geosolutions Wins 4D Ocean Bottom Node Survey Offshore West Africa
Seabed Geosolutions has been awarded a 4D ocean bottom node (OBN) monitor survey in West Africa for a major oil company.Caption: Research vessel Hugin Explorer - Image courtesy of Joseph JoseThe project, for which the data is expected to be acquired …
Jul 16, 2019 / Vessels
West Africa Container Terminal makes further investment in equipment
In response to continued volume growth in the Eastern Nigerian market, the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) located in Onne Port, has invested in two new Mobile Harbor Cranes. This is in addition to an investment of approximately USD2.5 million …
May 22, 2019 / Curious
CMA CGM to upgrade its AFEX service connecting West Africa to Asia for the export of cashew nuts from Benin and Ghana
CMA CGM is to upgrade the quality of its AFEX service connecting West Africa to Asia for the export of cashew nuts from Benin and Ghana. To respond to our customers’ needs for a direct weekly service from Benin and Ghana to Vietnam, Vung Tau direct …
May 3, 2019 / Curious
SeaBird Exploration awarded two new contracts
SeaBird Exploration Plc (SeaBird) announced earlier today two new contracts:The Company has received a letter of award for a niche 3D survey in West Africa, with a total value of approximately USD 6.5 million. The survey is expected to commence in …
Apr 1, 2019 / Vessels
Seaways International takes delivery of two Damen FCS 2206
On March 4th at Damen Shipyards Singapore, Seaways International took delivery of two Damen Fast Crew Suppliers (FCS) 2206. The Dubai-headquartered company has previously operated a Damen FCS 3307. Seaways International specialises in offshore marine …
Mar 8, 2019 / Vessels