Africa
Leighton Offshore Completes Tanzania Single Point Mooring Project
Leighton Offshore has successfully completed the Single Point Mooring System (SPM) installed for the Tanzanian Ports Authority (TPA) and the first tanker of imported white product (diesel) has been offloaded. The project is located South East of the Port of Dar Es Salaam and comprised the Design, En
Leighton Completes Single Point Mooring Project in Tanzania
Leighton Offshore has successfully completed the Single Point Mooring System (SPM) installed for the Tanzanian Ports Authority (TPA) and the first tanker of imported white product (diesel) has been offloaded. The project is located South East of the Port of Dar Es Salaam and comprised the Design, En
Chariot Oil & Gas Starts Seismic Survey Off Mauritania
Chariot Oil & Gas Limited has initiated 3D seismic data acquisition in Block C19 offshore Mauritania. The company acquired the block in April 2012 . Chariot has contracted Fugro-Geoteam AS to carry out a 3,500km2 programme in water depths ranging from 30m up to 2,000m. The programme is anticipated t
Chariot Starts 3D Seismic Programme Offshore Mauritania
Chariot Oil & Gas Limited, the independent Africa focused oil and gas exploration company, announces that it has commenced its 3D seismic survey in Block C19 offshore Mauritania, which was acquired in April 2012 (90% working interest and operatorship). The Company has contracted Fugro-Geoteam AS to
Nigeria Requires Holistic Approach to Prevent Flooding, Says Expert
Mr Babarinde Mukaila, the environment expert, stated that the dredging of River Niger alone would not address the problem of flooding in Nigeria, reports leadership.ng. Nigeria required a holistic approach if it was to prevent persistent flooding and added that the dredging of the major rivers in th
MSI Support CGGVeritas’ Seismic Operations Offshore Ivory Coast
Metocean Services International (MSI) recently completed a real-time current measurement programme for CGGVeritas to support seismic operations offshore Ivory Coast. The system was installed on the support vessel Tanux-1, and provided real-time current profile data both on the Tanux-1, as well as vi
CGGVeritas Pleased With MSI’s Support Offshore Ivory Coast
Metocean Services International (MSI) recently completed a real-time current measurement programme for CGGVeritas to support seismic operations offshore Ivory Coast. The system was installed on the support vessel Tanux-1, and provided real-time current profile data both on the Tanux-1, as well as vi
Spain: Navantia Kicks Off Repair of First Algerian Navy Ship
Navantia received, on 15th. November, the first Algerian Navy ship for its repairing and modernization. The contract for the reparation and modernization of the two units came in force last 25th July. With the arrival of this ship to Reparaciones Fene-Ferrol facilities, Navantia Reparaciones will st
Pacific Drilling Secures Contract for ‘Pacific Khamsin’ in West Africa
Pacific Drilling S.A. announced today that its ultra-deepwater drillship the Pacific Khamsin has been awarded a contract by a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Chevron Corporation for operations in West Africa. The minimum duration of the contract is for an initial two-year term, with contract com
Pacific Drilling Secures Contract for Pacific Khamsin in West Africa
Pacific Drilling S.A. announced today that its ultra-deepwater drillship the Pacific Khamsin has been awarded a contract by a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Chevron Corporation for operations in West Africa. The minimum duration of the contract is for an initial two-year term, with contract com
Chevron Hires Pacific Khamsin Drillship
Pacific Drilling S.A. announced today that its ultra-deepwater drillship the Pacific Khamsin has been awarded a contract by Chevron for operations in West Africa. The minimum duration of the contract is for an initial two-year term, with contract commencement expected by end of the third quarter of
Sinyar Arrives in Mozambique, to Begin Work for P&O Maritime
On the 27th of October ’12, the harbour tug Sinyar arrived safely at the port of Maputo, Mozambique. The voyage started at the port of Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates one month ago. P&O Maritime is set to provide management, pilotage, mooring services, crewing and maintenance for tugs, pilot boats a