Africa
Abducted Dredging Workers Released (Nigeria)
The five kidnapped workers were released two days ago by their abductors at the Nembe area of Bayelsa State, reports vanguardngr.com. They have been released on Monday and dropped at Nembe Community where the Police Anti-kidnapping team rescued them, stated Mr Alex Akhigbe, the state police public r
Cecon Secures Fast Track Installation Project Offshore Nigeria
Cecon has through Dutch subsidiary Cecon NL BV been awarded a fast track installation project offshore Nigeria. The Contract is for an intrafield relocation (“well-swap”), to re-install a flexible flowline and umbilical. The work will start imminently including project management, logistics, and eng
Cecon Clinches Subsea Installation Job Offshore Nigeria
Cecon has through Dutch subsidiary Cecon NL BV been awarded a fast track installation project offshore Nigeria. The Contract is for an intrafield relocation (“well-swap”), to re-install a flexible flowline and umbilical. The work will start imminently including project management, logistics, and eng
Dana Gas Reaches Record Production in Egypt
Dana Gas announced that it has achieved gas production level in Egypt of 200 million standard cubic feet per day (equivalent of 41,500 boepd, including over 8,000 barrels per day of associated liquids), the highest level for the company in the country in 2 years. This represents a growth of 29% over
Havyard Delivers 7th Newbuild to Global Offshore Services
Havyard Group delivered last Friday its 7th newbuild for the Indian shipping company Global Offshore Services. The supply vessel “Makalu” of a Havyard 832 design, was named last Saturday in Fosnavaag, Norway. This was the 7th vessel Havyard has constructed and delivered for the Indian shipping compa
BIMCO: Professionalism the Key to MLC 2006 Success
The “fourth pillar” of maritime regulation – the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) – is now in place and along with high hopes for trouble-free implementation, will be soon making its mark. Will it really make a difference? It is worth noting the level of consensus between the parties, which worked h
USTDA Grants Funds for Ibhubesi Gas Project Off South Africa
Sunbird Energy announced that the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has granted funding to progress the field development plan for the 540 Bcf (2P) Ibhubesi Gas Project (SNY 76%), offshore South Africa. After an in-depth assessment, USTDA has notified Sunbird that it will provide 80% (approx
ABS Forms Global Gas Solutions Team
ABS, a leading provider of global maritime classification services, has taken another step forward to meet industry needs with the formation of the ABS Global Gas Solutions Team to leverage the organization’s LNG and LPG capabilities. This group of experienced gas professionals will work alongside o
Open International Registry on the Horizon
According to the latest Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control annual report, published on July 1 2013, Ukraine moved from the organisation’s black list to its grey list, which indicates certain improvements in flag performance. But will it bring real growth for the Ukrainian shippi
Egypt in Talks with Israel for Gas from Tamar Field
Israel’s Delek Drilling announced the talks with Egypt for gas sales from Tamar and Leviathan fields in a notice to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on Friday. Delek Drilling confirmed energy companies that operate Egypt’s two liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants were engaged in the talks, Israel’s busines
Bechtel Reveals Innovative Design to Meet Shipping Challenges in Africa
Bechtel, the global engineering, construction, and project management company, has created a revolutionary design for ports that could transform shipping in Africa. The Multi-User Offshore Hub is designed for two or more users and consists of an offshore, smart terminal arrangement and docking syste
Jaya Secures Contract for Its New PSV in East Africa
Jaya Holdings announced it has signed a contract to charter its new build DP2 Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) “Jaya Vigilant” for a long term operation in the Indian Ocean, offshore Mozambique. The two year contract, which includes charterer’s options has a value of more than US$20 million. Jaya Vigila