Africa
NATO Continues Counter-Piracy Mission Until 2016
NATO Defence Ministers have decided to extend counter-piracy operation Ocean Shield until the end of 2016. Since August 2009, NATO ships have patrolled the waters off the Horn of Africa as part of the Operation. Their mission is to contribute to international efforts to fight maritime piracy and to
Soma completes offshore Somalia survey
Soma Oil & Gas Exploration Limited, the Somalia focused oil and gas exploration company, has announced the completion of its offshore seismic acquisition programme which commenced in February 2014. The seismic acquisition programme was carried out by SeaBird Exploration (“SeaBird”) and concluded in
ITF, JNG Shake on 3 Year IBF Framework Agreement
The International Transport Workers’ Federation ITF and Joint Negotiating Group JNG have met in Indonesia to conclude negotiations for the creation of the new IBF Framework Agreement. The round of negotiations initially commenced in October 2013, when both parties met in St. Petersburg, to exchange
CMA CGM Expands SAMWAF Service
The CMA CGM Group has announced an upgrade on its SAMWAF service with direct and regular calls on the South America East Coast – West Africa trade, as from the end of May, 2014. The upgrade will bring to the service larger vessels and add two new calls in Lomé (Togo) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). The
Ocean Rig Inks with Total
Ocean Rig UDW Inc., a global provider of offshore deepwater drilling services, has signed definitive documentation, following the previously announced contract award, for the 6 year contract for drilling operations offshore Angola. The contract is for its ultra deepwater drillship the Ocean Rig Skyr
Total, Ocean Rig confirm drillship contract
French oil company Total has signed long term drillship contract for exploration in Angola. Ocean Rig UDW Inc. a provider of offshore deepwater drilling services has signed definitive documentation, following the previously announced contract award, for the 6 year contract for drilling operations of
RWE Dea: Three decades of oil production in Gulf of Suez
RWE Dea has achieved 30 years oil production in the Gulf of Suez. The company has produced over 640 million barrels of crude during these three decades. Ongoing investments in modern technology and infrastructure have maintained high production levels. Currently, RWE Dea is optimizing its gas lift i
Airbus delivers three helicopters destined for oil sector in Angola
The worldwide fleet of EC225s that perform heli-lift duties for oil and gas operators increased by three today with Airbus Helicopters’ triple delivery of workhorse rotorcraft acquired by Milestone Aviation Group and leased to SonAir – an African operator – which will utilize them in Angola. The han
Bluewater Claims Saipem Contract
Bluewater Energy Services B.V. has secured a contract with Saipem SA for the engineering of two complete deep water Turret Mooring Systems and the related procurement and construction of two Turret and Swivel Systems. The Turret Mooring Systems will be part of two converted FPSO units, owned by Tota
Saipem Awards Bluewater Contract in Kaombo Project
Bluewater Energy Services B.V. has secured a contract with Saipem SA for the engineering of two complete deep water Turret Mooring Systems and the related procurement and construction of two Turret and Swivel Systems. The Turret Mooring Systems will be part of two converted FPSO units, owned by Tota
The Lagos SAA – 100% Bulletproof
The Secure Anchorage Area (SAA) offshore Lagos is a collaborative project between the Nigerian Navy, Ocean Marine Security (the largest Private Maritime Security Company operating in West Africa) and technical advisors, UK based maritime security specialists, PGS Group. The Lagos SAA is located 10 n
Bluewater takes part in Total’s Kaombo project
Bluewater Energy Services B.V. has secured a contract with Saipem SA for the engineering of two complete deep water Turret Mooring Systems and the related procurement and construction of two Turret and Swivel Systems. The Turret Mooring Systems will be part of two converted FPSO units, owned by Tota