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BP extends ‘Deepsea Stavanger’ rig contract in Angola
Odfjell Drilling and BP Angola have entered into a contract amendment securing further work for Odfjell Drilling’s sixth generation ultra deepwater and harsh environment semi-submersible “Deepsea Stavanger” on Block 18 in Angola. The contract is in direct continuation of the existing contract and is
New contracts for Havila PSVs
Norwegian owner of offshore support vessels Havila Shipping ASA has entered into new contracts with Mærsk Oil for the PSV vessels Havila Clipper, Havila Herøy and Havila Fanø. Havila Clipper will be with Maersk Oil on a firm contract for three years starting June 1, 2014 with one optional period of
Italdraghe: New Dredger for Ethiopia
The start of May saw the commissioning of an Italdraghe SGT 250 dredger in Gorgora on the northern shore of Lake Tana, Ethiopia. The dredger, purchased by the National Ministry of Water and Energy, was assembled in and launched from the town’s port facilities. Following commissioning Italdraghe tech
Another Damen’s Dredger Arrives in Nigeria
A Damen CSD500 has been delivered to Nigeria. The stationary dredger has been assembled on the beach and pushed and tugged into the sea over a ramp. The cutter suction dredger will perform maintenance duties in and around the harbours of Port Harcourt. As all Damen cutter suction dredgers are dismou
Azonto names VP Subsurface
Azonto Petroleum Limited announces the appointment of Francis Gryspeerdt as VP Subsurface, effective from 12 May 2014.
Hyperdynamics Settles Litigation with AGR Regarding Sabu #1 Well
Hyperdynamics Corporation announced the settlement of litigation in London involving AGR Well Management Ltd (“AGR”). AGR provided project management services for Hyperdynamics’ subsidiary, SCS Corporation Ltd. (“SCS”), in connection with the drilling of the Sabu #1 well offshore Guinea in 2011-2012
AGR, Hyperdynamics settle litigation
Hyperdynamics on Friday, May 16, announced the settlement of litigation in London involving AGR Well Management Ltd. AGR provided project management services for Hyperdynamics’ subsidiary, SCS Corporation Ltd. (“SCS”), in connection with the drilling of the Sabu #1 well offshore Guinea in 2011-2012.
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Lukoil confirms helicopter crash offshore Ghana. Three dead Lukoil Overseas, operator of international upstream projects of LUKOIL Group, has confirmed that on Thursday, May 8th, 2014, a helicopter crashed in the coast waters of the Republic of Ghana 3.4 nautical miles (5.4 km) from Takoradi. Vietna
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Australia Ready to Procure New Icebreaker In a significant long term commitment to Tasmania and Antarctica, the Australian government has approved the process to procure a new icebreaker to replace the ageing Aurora Australis. US Will Need Up to 100 New Ships to Export Natural Gas The ranking member
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Ackermans & van Haaren: Good Start in 2014 for DEME Ackermans & van Haaren, a diversified group active in 5 key segments: Marine Engineering & Infrastructure, Private Banking, Real Estate, Leisure & Senior Care, Energy & Resources and Development Capital, has announced its interim financial report f
Video: IMO, IPIECA Team Up on Oil Spill Response
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) launched its latest film at the International Oil Spill Conference 2014 (5-8 May) in the United States. The film shows – using dramatic on-location footage from an oil-spill simulation in Cameroon – how IMO and oil industry body IPIECA work together to
Ghana: Minister Visits Ada Coastal Protection Project
Alhaji Collins Dawuda, Minister of Water Resources, Works and Housing, yesterday inspected ongoing works at the Ada Coastal Protection project in the Ada East District of the Greater Accra Region. The protection scheme, which is in two-phases, will cost EUR 225 million, and its being handled by the