Africa
UAE: Polarcus Accepts Delivery of 3D Seismic Vessel
Polarcus Limited, a seismic specialist headquartered in Dubai’s supersupertall skyscraper, the Almas Tower, today accepted delivery of Polarcus Amani seismic vessel. This is the seventh vessel for 3D seismic acquisition that has entered Polarcus’ fleet, so far. Polarcus Amani was constructed at Ulst
FAR to Raise USD 15 mln for Exploration Offshore Kenya
FAR Ltd plans to raise $15.04 million, to fund offshore oil and gas exploration in East Africa off the Kenya coast. The funds will be raised through a placement of 280 million shares at 4.3 cents per share to raise up to $12.04 million and a Share Purchase Plan of up to $3 million to […]
Angola Invests Big in Port of Lobito Development
As Port Technology reports, the government of Angola has invested US$1.2 billion in the modernization and expansion of the Commercial Port of Lobito, according to the Chairman of the port company, Anapaz de Jesus Neto. This Lobito Port expansion project will increase the African port’s annual capaci
Denmark: BIMCO Publishes GUARDCON Standard Contract
BIMCO announced the publication of the GUARDCON standard contract for the employment of security guards on vessels. This brand new contract has been developed to provide ship owners and private maritime security companies (PMSC) with a clearly worded and comprehensive standard contract to govern the
Fairstar: FJELL Bags Nigeria Gig. FJORD Prepares for Gorgon, Australia
Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. (FAIR) has signed a contract with Aveon Offshore Limited to provide marine transportation services for the Chevron OAGM project in Nigeria. The FJELL will transport two power barges from the Bonny River in Nigeria to the Escravos Area. The contract value is USD 1.2 mill
FAIR Secures Marine Transportation Contract from Aveon Offshore in Nigeria
Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. (FAIR) has signed a contract with Aveon Offshore Limited to provide marine transportation services for the Chevron OAGM project in Nigeria. The FJELL will transport two power barges from the Bonny River in Nigeria to the Escravos Area. The contract value is USD 1.2 mill
Fairmount Summit Tows Heavy Lift Barge Acergy Polaris from Brazil to Gabon
Fairmount Marine’s tug Fairmount Summit had towed pipely and heavy lift barge Acergy Polaris from Brazil to Gabon. The Acergy Polaris, owned by Subsea 7, is a multipurpose barge for pipely and heavy lift activities in deepwater fields. The barge, equipped with pipelay tower, heavy lift crane and acc
Gulf of Aden: Pacific Fleet Task Unit Completes Anti-Piracy Mission
Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit headed by Capt 1 rank Ildar Akhmerov and consisting of large ASW ship Admiral Tributs, replenishment tanker Pechenga, and seagoing tug MB-37 has completed anti-piracy mission off the Horn of Africa and is currently heading for homebase. Through over 3 months of anti-pira
Dolphin Geophysical to Acquire Seismic Data Offshore Mauritania
Dolphin Geophysical have signed a further Agreement with the Government of Mauritania to acquire additional 2D Multi-Client survey over certain offshore areas including designated Deep-Water blocks. These additional data of about 9,000km will increase the total for the NWAAM project to around 26,000
Fairmount Summit Towed Pipelay and Heavy Lift Barge Acergy Polaris from Brazil to Gabon
Fairmount Marine’s tug Fairmount Summit had towed pipelay and heavy lift barge Acergy Polaris from Brazil to Gabon. The Acergy Polaris, owned by Subsea 7, is a multipurpose barge for pipelay and heavy lift activities in deepwater fields. The barge, equipped with pipelay tower, heavy lift crane and a
Fairmount Summit Tows Acergy Polaris from Brazil to Gabon
Fairmount Marine’s tug Fairmount Summit had towed pipelay and heavy lift barge Acergy Polaris from Brazil to Gabon. The Acergy Polaris, owned by Subsea 7, is a multipurpose barge for pipely and heavy lift activities in deepwater fields. The barge, equipped with pipelay tower, heavy lift crane and ac
Dolphin Geophysical Signs Agreement to Acquire Additional 2D Multi-Client Survey in Mauritania
Dolphin Geophysical have signed a further Agreement with the Government of Mauritania to acquire additional 2D Multi-Client survey over certain offshore areas including designated Deep-Water blocks. These additional data of about 9,000km will increase the total for the NWAAM project to around 26,000