Abu Dhabi: «The Gulf»
Safeen Group, operating under the umbrella of Abu Dhabi Ports Group, announced that its marine business unit, Seven Offshore, has acquired a support vessel; With the aim of improving the capabilities of the underwater services provided by the Sven Group.
The new ship, named “Seven Survivor”, was built in 2014, and before entering operation, it will undergo a comprehensive conversion process that includes the installation of an integrated diving system, to support the maintenance and repair of underwater pipes.
The ship has a solid track record of success in executing various projects in the Middle East region; It provided support services including inspection, repair and maintenance, as well as RCMP works.
Underwater Services
The Sven Survivor is a VS460MK3 underwater service vessel designed by Vic-Sandvik Design, capable of carrying 60 people, with a total length of 75.5 meters and a payload of 6,300 tons. It has a compact 80-tonne offshore winch with an active ripple compensating system (EHC), capable of completing missions to a depth of 2,000 metres.
Service Portfolio
Captain Ammar Al Shaiba, Acting Chief Executive Officer – Maritime Sector and Seven Group – Abu Dhabi Ports Group, said: “The acquisition of Seven Server comes in the context of our expansion strategy. With the aim of enhancing our capabilities and improving the portfolio of services we provide to our customers around the world. Today’s acquisition opens the door to distinct possibilities for expansion in the underwater support services sector, especially those related to inspection, repair and maintenance operations, in which Sven Server has achieved many remarkable achievements.”
He added, “The marine services sector in the Middle East and North Africa region is very vibrant, and we are confident that we offer exceptional service offerings backed by the best infrastructure and a unique and advanced fleet.”
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October 21, 2022
‘It has been hacked, the locals should save it before they get involved’ – the thief’s phone call to the police station Fearing Mob Justice, Thief In Bangladesh Calls Cops On Himself
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Dhaka: A thief who entered a grocery store to steal was arrested following fearing the locals and calling the police. The incident happened in a grocery store in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
40-year-old Yasin Khan was arrested following reporting the robbery attempt to the police. The thief broke into a closed grocery store in the southern town of Barisal early Wednesday morning and stole items from the shelves.
Yasin Khan came to know that it was dawn when he finished his work and was regarding to go out. It was learned that the locals reached the shops and the shop where he had entered to steal was surrounded by the locals. The angry mob was gathering violently.
Fearing an attack, Khan called the police emergency line and sought help. Local police chief Asaduzzaman said that he called the police saying that he had tried to steal and that he was afraid of being harmed by the locals and wanted to save him.
“We went to the shop and brought out the thief and took him into custody before the mob hit him,” the police chief said.
The police chief added that he has never had the experience of a thief calling the police himself.
Store owner Jondu Mia told reporters that Khan had stuffed valuables into a big bag but might not escape from the spot.
Police said Khan was arrested following he confessed to the attempted robbery. Later, the police found that he was the suspect in many other robberies in the area.
380 million francs value
Credit Suisse divests Allfunds stake
Credit Suisse is making progress with its restructuring. As she announced on Thursday evening, she is selling her 8.6 percent stake in the Allfunds fund platform.
Credit Suisse is selling its Allfunds stake.
The total of almost 54 million Allfunds shares are to be sold to institutional investors via an accelerated bookbuilding. The investment was last worth around 380 million euros. After the completion of the transaction, CS will no longer hold any shares in Allfunds. The move comes as no surprise. There had already been speculation in the media regarding a possible sale.
The troubled big bank wants to lift the veil on its strategic restructuring next week (October 27th). According to the unending rumours, the sale of parts of the company in all business areas is under discussion, as well as speculation regarding job cuts and a high capital requirement. So far there has not been much concrete: only the planned sale of the Hotel Savoy and now the Allfunds sale have been confirmed. (SDA/smt)
Weather forecast: towards exceptional temperatures next week?
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Cloudiness will increase rapidly on Friday. During the morning, a disturbance with rain and showers will reach our country from the French border, according to forecasts from the Royal Meteorological Institute (IRM). The far west and northwest are expected to remain generally dry. Locally, a few stormy showers may occur.
During the followingnoon, the precipitation will leave the country towards the Netherlands and Germany and sometimes wide clearings will develop from the southwest. The still very mild maxima will vary between 16°C in the Hautes Fagnes and locally up to 21°C locally in the center and west, under a moderate south-southwesterly wind. This evening, the weather will be dry and partly cloudy over most of these regions. The following night, the clearings will widen with a risk of low clouds and a few banks of fog in the Ardennes. At the end of the night, the cloudiness will increase in the west and northwest and on Saturday around dawn, a downpour will be possible at sea. The lows will vary between 9 and 14°C. The wind will generally be moderate, sometimes weak in the south of the country, from the southern sector.
Saturday, the day will begin with large sunny spells over most regions, despite the presence of more clouds in the Ardennes and in the west. During the day, sun and clouds will alternate. The weather will remain generally dry with a risk of a shower in places. The maxima will oscillate between 16 and 19°C under a moderate wind blowing from the south to the southwest.
Sunday, the weather will initially be very cloudy with light rain or drizzle alternating with drier periods in the morning. In the followingnoon, clearings will be possible but the risk of showers will remain. The maxima will reach values between 16 and 20°C. Monday morning, The cloudiness will be variable under a still generally dry weather.
Monday morning, The cloudiness will be variable under a still generally dry weather. During the day, the risk of showers will increase particularly in the west and south-east of the country. These showers may be accompanied by thunderclaps. The highs will be between 16 and 20 degrees. The southwest wind will strengthen to become quite strong with gusts of 50 to 60 km / h.
Mardi, the clouds will remain quite numerous with a risk of precipitation. Highs will reach 17 or 18 degrees in the center. Generally moderate southwesterly wind easing in the evening and returning to the south.
Wednesday, the weather should become sunny and mostly dry. Highs will be near 21 degrees in the center. Light to moderate southerly wind.
Thursday, clearings will be present but also more cloudy periods with a risk of precipitation. the temperatures will be particularly mild with around 22 degrees in the center, or even locally a little more.