Commercial Marine News
WFW advises TUI Cruises on US$1.3bn acquisition of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has advised TUI Cruises GmbH (“TUI Cruises”) on its acquisition of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises (“HL Cruises”) from TUI AG for US$1.3bn, excluding net debt. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and...
Brazil - Gas turbine blades
A major oil company has issued a tender for general electric gas turbine blades. Description: You must submit your bid by 19 February 2020. Further information is available on request from Department for International Trade Brazil. Opportunity expires: 18 February 2020 APPLY FOR THIS...
Cammell Laird Appoints Two New Members of the Senior Leadership Team as part of Business Transformation
Merseyside shipyard and marine engineering services company Cammell Laird has made two senior hires as it looks to strengthen the business. The Birkenhead shipbuilder has appointed Rich Caton as HR director and Sean Nuttall as health and safety director as the business prepares for a period...
WFW enhances Hong Kong finance offering with new Partner hire
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has expanded its Hong Kong finance practice with the addition of new Partner Khin Voong who joins the firm today. He was previously Counsel at King & Wood Mallesons in Hong Kong. A general banking and finance specialist, Khin’s...
SMI and UK Companies complete Finland Mission
11 UK companies have just completed a Mission to Finland, visiting some of Europe’s most active shipyards. The Society of Maritime Industries in conjunction with the Department for International Trade organised the 4 day trip to Helsinki, Turku and Rauma. Tom Chant, Director at the...
WFW advises Teekay Tankers on US$533m revolving credit facility and sale of its non-U.S. STS transfer support business
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has advised long-standing client Teekay Tankers Ltd. (“Teekay Tankers”) on two significant transactions: (1) a new five-year revolving credit facility of US$533m; and (2) the sale of Teekay Tankers’ non-U.S. oil and gas...
Uzbekistan - Motor oil
A petrochemical company is looking for a supply of motor oil. Description: You must be able to supply: CAT NGEO advanced 40 motor oil 9,152 litres Further information is available on request. Opportunity expires: 13 February 2020 APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY
Solar Solves Stoplite Will Protect Seafarers in the Arctic
Personnel on board Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier (LNGC) VLADIMIR VORONIN should find it much easier to sleep, day or night, when their cabin windows are fitted with Solar Solve Marine’s STOPLITE roller blinds. Forty-seven of the Type Approved blinds have just been dispatched from...
Inmarsat Announces Record-Breaking Sailor as New Yachting Ambassador
Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has appointed record-breaking Australian sailor and adventurer Nick Moloney as its new Yachting Ambassador. The elite yachtsman and windsurfer will draw on his extensive experience to support Inmarsat as it continues to...
A&P Falmouth Welcomes River Class OPVS as part of Framework Agreement with BAE Systems
A&P Defence has secured a programme of maintenance work and repair packages to old and new River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) in Falmouth, as part of an ongoing support contract with BAE Systems. A&P Defence and BAE Systems have recently agreed a two-year extension to a...
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