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  • Farstad Takes Delivery of Far Sentinel

    7 July 2015

    Farstad Shipping ASA has today taken delivery of subsea/construction vessel Far Sentinel (Vard 3 07) from Vard Langsten. The vessel is designed for subsea construction/IMR operations to 3,000 meters water depth, has an overall length of 142.6 meters, beam of 25 meters and a deck area of 1,800 m². The vessel is equipped with two offshore cranes, […]

  • Oil Spills in Russian Black Sea

    24 December 2014
    Operations & Maintenance

    An oil spill has been confirmed from a major Russian Black Sea pipeline near the port of Tuapse, a sea port and the northern center of a resort zone which extends south to Sochi. Earlier this mornig, Russian Emergencies Ministry reported that measures were taken to mitigate an oil spill near the village of Grechesky, […]

  • VIDEO: Installation of Arkona Transition Pieces

    23 February 2018

    Following the installation of all 60 transition pieces at the Arkona offshore wind farm in mid-January, Jumbo posted a video showing the works that were completed ahead of schedule at the offshore wind farm site in Germany. 

  • Pommec’s eTWIN LARS for BC-opleidingen Diving School

    19 February 2019
    Equipment

    Diving systems manufacturer and supplier, Pommec, has received an order to build the eTWIN, a fully electrical driven twin basket diver Launch and Recovery System (LARS) from BC-opleidingen, a diving school in the Netherlands. The Pommec LARS will give the diving school extra opportunities to train their commercial and navy diver students with all procedures […]

  • Fourth Newbuilding Joins Navig8 Chemical Tankers

    27 November 2016
    Business & Finance

    Navig8 Chemical Tankers, a joint venture between the Navig8 Group and Oaktree Capital Management, has taken delivery of its fourth 49,000 dwt chemical tanker from South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding. Navig8 Tanzanite is the final 49,000 dwt IMO2 Interline-coated tanker in the company’s newbuilding program, as well as the eighth and final vessel to be delivered […]

  • Fifth Newbuilding Joins Navig8 Chemical Tankers’ Fleet

    12 January 2017
    Business & Finance

    Navig8 Chemical Tankers, a joint venture between the Navig8 Group and Oaktree Capital Management, has taken delivery of the Navig8 Saiph, a 25,000 dwt stainless steel chemical tanker, from Japanese shipbuilder Kitanihon Shipbuilding. The Navig8 Saiph is the fifth of six vessels ordered by the company from Kitanihon. In addition, the tanker is the first of […]

  • Senator Levin Leads Harbor Maintenance Effort (USA)

    9 May 2012

    Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., led a bipartisan group of 27 senators seeking legislation to ensure that all funding available in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund is dedicated to harbor maintenance projects. The letter asks Senate members of a House-Senate conference committee to strengthen harbor maintenance language included in both the Senate and House versions of […]

  • Sri Lanka: CASA Discusses Infrastructure Development in Port Sector

    20 August 2012

    The 46th Annual General meeting of the Ceylon Association of Ships’ Agents was held at the Hilton Colombo recently, followed by a Banquet at the Grand Ballroom. The Chief Guest at this event was Anura Priyadharshana Yapa, Minister of Environment and the Guest of Honour was, Rohitha Abeygunawardena, Deputy Minister of Ports and Highways. Chairman […]

  • API: Shale Development Creating New Jobs (USA)

    5 October 2012

    Development of America’s shale industry in recent years is one reason the U.S. oil and natural gas industry has been able to create 100,000 jobs since the recession began, said API´s Chief Economist John Felmy. This job creation came at a time when non-farm jobs across the country are down by about 5 million, Felmy […]

  • PTTEP crew not prepared for oil spill at Montara, regulator says

    23 June 2017

    Australia’s offshore petroleum safety body NOPSEMA has issued an improvement notice to PTTEP Australasia regarding environmental management non-compliance associated with its Montara field operations. The regulator said the move was not related to an oil spill incident, but to incident prevention. Namely the watchdog said that PTTEP’s emergency management personnel was not properly trained and competent to […]

  • Dutch government takes part in PosHYdon offshore hydrogen project

    18 December 2023
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Outlook & Strategy, Project & Tenders, Regulation & Policy, Transition

    The Dutch government, through Energie Beheer Nederland (EBN), has joined the PosHYdon project, the world’s first pilot which aims to produce green hydrogen on an operational gas platform in the North Sea. The project, which will integrate three offshore energy systems – offshore wind, offshore gas, and offshore hydrogen – for the first time, will […]

  • Ensco Takes Delivery of New Jack-Up Rig

    4 September 2013
    Business & Finance

    Ensco plc has taken delivery of ENSCO 120, the first in its series of three ultra-premium harsh environment jack-up rigs. The rig is contracted to work for Nexen in the North Sea beginning in the fourth quarter at a day rate of approximately $230,000 plus cost adjustments. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Rabun commented, […]

  • Ensco Gets Newbuild Jackup Rig ENSCO 120 (UK)

    4 September 2013
    Business & Finance

    Ensco plc has taken delivery of ENSCO 120, the first in its series of three ultra-premium harsh environment jackup rigs. The rig is contracted to work for Nexen in the North Sea beginning in the fourth quarter at a day rate of approximately $230,000 plus cost adjustments. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Rabun […]

  • Maersk Oil to slash global workforce numbers by up to 12 percent

    26 October 2015

    Maersk Oil, a Danish oil and gas company, has announced its intention to implement workforce reductions amounting to 10-12% of roles across its business. The move, part of the company’s drive to reduce operating costs by 20% by the end of 2016, follows an extensive internal review of business activities and continued low oil prices, […]

  • Equinor’s Bahamas oil terminal damaged by hurricane Dorian. All workers safe

    5 September 2019

    Norwegian oil and gas firm Equinor’s oil storage terminal in the Bahamas has been damaged by the hurricane Dorian earlier this week.

  • Kosmos Completes Seismic Survey in Porcupine Basin, Offshore Ireland

    24 October 2013

    Europa Oil & Gas, the AIM listed oil and gas exploration and development company with a combination of producing and exploration assets in Europe,has announced the completion of a 1,500 sq km 3-D seismic acquisition programme on Frontier Exploration Licences (`FELs’) 2/13 and 3/13 in the South Porcupine Basin, offshore Ireland. Kosmos Energy Ireland Ltd (`Kosmos’) is operator and holder […]

  • Vallourec Inks Petrobras Deal

    6 April 2018
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Project & Tenders

    Vallourec, tubular solutions specialist, has signed new contracts for the supply of products and services to the Brazilian national oil company Petrobras. In the framework of these 3 years, Vallourec said it will supply Petrobras’ operations with OCTG products and associated accessories, with premium steel grades and connections. The products and associated services will be […]

  • Apache Strikes Hydrocarbons at Parmer Well (USA)

    10 August 2012

    Apache Corporation, the operator of the deep water Parmer prospect located on Green Canyon Block 823 has encountered hydrocarbons at the U.S. Gulf of Mexico location. Drilling operations have been completed, and the rig has been released. Stone Energy, which owns 35% working interest in the project, has said the well has been logged, and […]

  • Vard Ups Stake in Brazilian Shipyard

    5 August 2016
    Business & Finance

    Norwegian shipbuilder and ship designer Vard Holdings Limited has increased its shareholdings in the Brazilian shipyard Vard Promar from 50.5 percent to 95.15 percent. The increase in ownership results from a capital increase of BRL 532 million (USD 166.8 million) in Promar that is entirely taken up by Vard Group AS through the conversion of shareholder loans extended to […]

  • 2nd Hekinan MAX Coal Carrier Joins MOL’s Fleet

    17 November 2017
    Business & Finance

    Japanese shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has taken delivery of the coal carrier Nagara Maru from compatriot Imari Shipyard and Works of Namura Shipbuilding. The vessel, which will serve Singapore-based JERA Trading, was jointly developed by Namura Shipbuilding and MOL. The coal carrier pertains to the so-called Hekinan MAX class and features a wide-beam/shallow-draft configuration The ship’s design […]

  • DEME places order for sustainable fallpipe vessel

    4 October 2022
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Outlook & Strategy, Transition, Vessels, Vision

    DEME has taken the decision to invest in a new DP fallpipe vessel by purchasing and converting a bulk carrier, as part of its commitment to rejuvenate its fleet for the offshore energy industry. DEME has signed an agreement with Singapore’s Pax Ocean Shipyards and the vessel will enter the yard in late October to […]

  • Investors take Saipem to court

    29 April 2015

    Investors have taken legal action against Saipem, an Italy-based oilfield services provider to the international offshore oil and gas industry. According to the company, Saipem has received a notice of legal proceedings before the Court of Milan by 64 investors claiming compensation for damages of approximately EUR 174 million allegedly incurred following the purchase of Saipem […]

  • Meeting on Goodwin Sands Marine Licence Application This Week

    12 July 2016
    Business & Finance

    An open meeting on the Port of Dover’s Marine Licence Application (MLA) to dredge the Goodwin Sands will be held on Thursday, 14th July, at Discovery Park ‘The Gateway’ venue. At the meeting, Jack Goodhew, Port of Dover’s Special Projects Manager, will provide an update on the application. He will be joined by John Baugh […]

  • New Dredgers to Join DCI’s Fleet (India)

    1 October 2012

    During the last financial year, aging dredgers have dragged the performance of Dredging Corporation of India (DCI). DCI announces significant erosion in net profit to Rs 13 crore for the year ended March 31 against Rs 40 crore in the previous year, according to thehindubusinessline.com. Of the 10 trailer suction dredgers that DCI owns, seven […]

  • MCM Marine to Dredge Escanaba Harbor (USA)

    9 September 2013

    The Escanaba harbor dredging program is scheduled to commence this week, according to dailypress.net. Regarding this cleanup venture, Jim O’Toole, the Escanaba City Council manager, stated: “Funds for this project have been made available through a grant from the Michigan DNR so there are no local costs.” During the project, the contractor, MCM Marine of […]