Africa
Paragon Offshore hires ISS for support offshore Tanzania
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has been appointed by Paragon Offshore, Houston, as marine and logistic services provider for a new drilling campaign off the Songo Songo Islands, Tanzania. ISS is providing a range of services for Paragon Offshore including full husbandry, crew logistics, visa assis
Get Ready for African Ports Evolution 2015
With the 4th edition just under 3 months away, African Ports Evolution 2015 is bringing together the leading companies in the ports and logistics industries. The event is growing in line with the development of Africa’s ports, showcasing the latest solutions and expertise in dredging and maritime pr
Aquatic Lands Moho Nord Deal
Aquatic Engineering and Construction has been awarded a multi-million pound contract on the $10-billion Moho Nord subsea project, off the coast of the Republic of Congo, West Africa. The contract was awarded by a UK-based subcontractor working for Total E&P Congo. Aquatic’s ten-month campaign portio
Clarksons: more newbuilds needed to cover LNG demand
Shipping services group Clarksons said that the current order book for LNG tankers will need to be added to significantly to keep pace with demand.
Cairn Prepares for Senegal Shoot
Government of Senegal has given green light to Cairn Energy’s plans to conduct an offshore 3D seismic survey and a three well exploration program. Namely, in May 2015, a forward program was submitted to the Government of Senegal. The firm three well program is currently planned to include two apprai
Chemical Tankers Reap Fruits from Product Tanker Demand
The chemical tanker shipping market has been strongly supported by specialised trades and clean petroleum products (CPP) demand during the second quarter of the year. Although many newbuildings were delivered, the market has been able to absorb the extra tonnage, according to the latest edition of D
Chemical Tankers Reap Fruits from Product Tanker Demand
The chemical tanker shipping market has been strongly supported by specialised trades and clean petroleum products (CPP) demand during the second quarter of the year. Although many newbuildings were delivered, the market has been able to absorb the extra tonnage, according to the latest edition of D
Dynagas, GasLog, and Golar create LNG pool
Dynagas, GasLog, and Golar LNG said that they have entered into an LNG carrier pooling agreement to market their vessels, which are currently operating in the spot market. The LNG carrier pool allows the participating owners to optimise the operation of the pool vessels through improved scheduling a
Nigerian LNG cargo heading for Portugal
REN’s Sines LNG terminal in Portugal is expected to receive a cargo of the chilled gas on August 22.
Cairn gears up for Senegal drilling campaign
Cairn Energy, an oil and gas exploration and development company, has informed that the Government of Senegal has approved a three-well drilling plan offshore Senegal submitted by Cairn and its JV partners in the second quarter of 2015. Cairn (Operator) has a 40% WI in the three blocks offshore Sene
Aquatic to work on Moho Nord subsea project for Total
Aquatic Engineering and Construction Ltd, an Acteon company, has been awarded a multi-million pound contract on the $10 billion Moho Nord subsea project, off the coast of the Republic of Congo, West Africa. The contract was awarded by a UK-based subcontractor working for Total E&P Congo. Aquatic’s t
Bovu Pumps Wins Large Order
Bovu Fluid Holdings, known as Bovu Pumps, has just won a large dredging equipment order from a new client, the Delmas Coal company. Over the years, the company successfully completed several projects for BHP Billiton (South32), Eskom, ERWAT, Randwater, Anglo American and some smaller dredging jobs f