Ffolkes Offshore reveals fivefold increase in crew change costs arising from Covid-19
An Aberdeen-headquartered shipping agency has revealed that crew change costs rose fivefold last year due to complications caused by Covid-19 restrictions.
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Aberdeen Harbour expansion in ‘final sprint’ towards 2021 opening
The £350 million-plus Aberdeen harbour expansion project (AHEP) is in the “final sprint” towards a phased opening next year, port bosses said.
PM’s pledge on wind power revolution gets backing from harbour
Aberdeen Harbour Board (AHB) has welcomed Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s pledge to make the UK “the Saudi Arabia of wind power”.
Peterson ‘well placed’ after carrying out resizing in response to Covid
International energy logistics provider Peterson has confirmed it carried out a “resizing” of the business earlier this year in order to make the transition to home working more straightforward.
Detained ship in Aberdeen Harbour released after crew paid
A ship in Aberdeen Harbour has been released by authorities after crew were paid backdated wages and returned home.
Union condemns plans for detained Aberdeen Harbour ship to set sail while owing crew wages
A UK seafarers union has condemned plans by the owner of vessel currently detained in Aberdeen Harbour to set sail while owing £150,000 to workers.
Detained ship to sail from Aberdeen despite owing crew up to £150,000
A ship currently detained over unpaid wages is expected to set sail from Aberdeen Harbour despite still owing workers up to £150,000.
Exclusive: ‘World first’ floating green hydrogen project coming to Aberdeen
Aberdeen has been selected as the home for the “world’s first” offshore floating facility to produce green hydrogen.
McLachlan Marine boosts inshore fleet with £1million investment
McLachlan Marine has put the latest addition to its fast-growing fleet of inshore workboats into service after a £1 million investment.
Aberdeen Harbour hands out £4.3m contracts for expansion project
Aberdeen Harbour has awards £4.3million worth of contracts for the South Harbour construction project.
Aberdeen oil tourism plan could be ‘resurrected’ with new rig concept, says business leader
Plans for a major Aberdeen oil tourism site from over 30 years ago could be "resurrected" by a new rig idea for the harbour, according to a business leader.
Decom North Sea plans first post-Covid networking event for Aberdeen’s energy sector
Decom North Sea has announced the first post-Covid event to be held in person for Aberdeen's oil and gas industry.
VIDEO: Joint investigation launched after cargo ship runs aground entering Aberdeen Harbour
An investigation has been launched after a cargo ship ran aground as it entered Aberdeen Harbour.
Dragados UK pulls out of harbour expansion
The main contractor for the £350 million-plus Aberdeen Harbour expansion has pulled out, leaving nearly one-third of the work undone.
Offshore vessels drive increased activity at Aberdeen harbour
Construction and supply boats in the North Sea helped to increase vessel numbers at Aberdeen Harbour last year.
Aberdeen infrastructure investment pipeline takes £1.7bn leap
The total sum of cash earmarked for infrastructure projects in and around Aberdeen between now and 2030 has rocketed by £1.7 billion to more than £10bn during the past year, new figures show.
Aberdeen Harbour hails surge of imports thanks to rising oil price
Aberdeen Harbour has hailed a burst of new activity thanks to the rising oil price.
Vessel ‘damaged hull’ on bottom of new Aberdeen harbour
The longest boat to ever dock in Aberdeen sustained damage to its hull while in the city’s new harbour.
Claims largest boat to dock in Aberdeen got stuck in new harbour
An investigation has been launched after claims the longest boat to ever dock in Aberdeen got stuck in the city’s new harbour.
Aberdeen harbour project ‘will be delayed’ at current rate
The quarry excavating rocks for the Aberdeen Harbour expansion has warned the project will have to be delayed unless it can extend its opening hours.
Aberdeen Harbour welcomes longest ever vessel to visit in 900-year history
Aberdeen Harbour has welcomed the longest ever vessel to visit the port in its near 900-year history.
Peterson makes £3million investment in giant fuel tank for Aberdeen harbour
Energy logistics firm Peterson has paid £3million for a giant marine fuel tank at its Aberdeen harbour base.
Harbour bosses promise development on track for summer 2020
Bosses have promised to navigate “choppy waters” to ensure that Aberdeen Harbour’s expansion stays on track for summer 2020.
Second huge block arrives for Aberdeen harbour expansion
Work on Aberdeen harbour’s £350 million expansion is on track after the second of 22 huge concrete blocks, or caissons, arrived in Nigg Bay.
Aberdeen Harbour sees swell across the board
Aberdeen Harbour has today announced figures showing increases across vessel and cargo tonnage, arrivals and passengers.