Africa
Polarcus hired for W. Africa survey
Polarcus Limited has received a letter of intent for a seismic survey in West Africa. The UAE-based seismic survey specialist today said that the contract would be for a 3D marine seismic acquisition project for an undisclosed client offshore West Africa. The project, subject to the execution of a s
Torm Sofia Fends Off Pirate Approach
The crew of TORM Sofia, a tanker owned by Danish transportation company Torm specializing in carrying refined oil products, has deterred an approach by a group of pirates in the Gulf of Aden, the Arabian Sea on June 28. The company said that there were no injuries to crew, vessel, environment or car
Nam Cheong Sells Four
Malaysian offshore marine player Nam Cheong Limited has disclosed the sale of another four vessels worth approximately $92 million. Three platform supply vessels (PSV) with 3,000 dwt each, equipped with Dynamic Positioning System 2 (DP2), have been sold to an oilfield services company based in Asia.
Wood Group Kenny Bags Subsea Job on TEN Project
Wood Group Kenny (WGK) has been awarded an engineering services contract to support Tullow Ghana Limited and its partners through the execution phase of the Tweneboa, Enyenra and Ntomme (TEN) project, offshore Ghana. WGK will provide subsea, umbilical, risers, flowlines (SURF) engineering services.
Wood Group Kenny wins engineering job at TEN project in Ghana
Wood Group Kenny (WGK) has been awarded an engineering services contract to support Tullow Ghana Limited and its partners through the execution phase of the Tweneboa, Enyenra and Ntomme (TEN) project, offshore Ghana. WGK will provide subsea, umbilical, risers, flowlines (SURF) engineering services.
Polarcus to Do Seismic Off West Africa
Polarcus Limited has announced that the Company has received a Letter of Intent for a 3D marine seismic acquisition project for an undisclosed client offshore West Africa. The project, subject to the execution of a service contract, is expected to run for approximately one month. Polarcus is a pure
N’Goma FPSO Arrives in Angola
Following a voyage of 7,331 miles (13,577km), N’Goma FPSO safely berthed at Paenal’s 490-metre quayside at Port Amboim on 17th June 2014. The arrival of the vessel in Angola from Singapore marks the young yard’s second mega FPSO in just eight months. “Welcoming N’Goma helps to cement Paenal’s key po
N’Goma FPSO reaches Angola following a long journey
Following a voyage of 7,331 miles (13,577km), N’Goma FPSO safely berthed at Paenal’s 490-metre quayside at Port Amboim on 17th June 2014. The arrival of the vessel in Angola from Singapore marks the young yard’s second mega FPSO in just eight months. “Welcoming N’Goma helps to cement Paenal’s key po
Oando: ConocoPhillips transaction to close on July 31
Oando Energy Resources Inc. and ConocoPhillips have entered into an agreement to extend the outside date for completion of the proposed acquisition of the Nigerian Upstream Oil and Gas Business of ConocoPhillips to July 31, 2014. The parties extended the outside closing date for completion of the Co
Noble Energy: Subsea Pipeline from Leviathan to Egypt
Noble Energy, Inc. has announced the execution of a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) between the Leviathan field partners and BG International Limited (BG) for the supply of natural gas from the Leviathan field, offshore Israel, to BG’s existing natural gas liquefaction (LNG) facilities in Egypt.
Moore Stephens: Shipping Confidence Dips amid Overtonnaging Concerns
Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry fell slightly during the three-month period to May 2014 but remain at their second-highest level for the past six years, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens. Expectatio
IACS Updates Forward Strategy, Elects New Chairman
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has updated its forward strategy and work plan for the upcoming year at its 69th Council meeting held in Santa Margherita, Italy, chaired by Roberto Cazzulo, Chairman of RINA Services and outgoing IACS chairman. During the three days o