Top News of the Week of Sep 23 – Sep 29, 2013

Business & Finance

September 29, 2013

1. Heerema’s New Deepwater Construction Vessel Aegir Christened

Heerema Marine Contractor’s new Deepwater Construction Vessel (DCV) Aegir was christened in the Rotterdam Calandkanaal (NL) with a spectacular show to mark the festive occasion. The christening was performed by Mrs Ann Vardeman.

2. Bibby Offshore Names New Commercial Director

Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore has appointed Nicky Etherson as its new commercial director to help facilitate the company’s ambitious growth plans.

3. Deep Sea Mining Campaign Welcomes Namibian Government’s Seabed Mining Decision

The Australian-based Deep Sea Mining Campaign has congratulated the Namibian Government’s on its decision to place a moratorium on seabed mining.

4. Technip Bags Flexible Risers Contract (Norway)

Technip was awarded by Statoil a contract to fabricate and supply flexible risers for several fields on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

5. Inocean to Design CAT I Drillship for Statoil

Inocean has been awarded the contract for the Concept and option for FEED for the Statoil CAT I Drillship.

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Subsea World News Staff, September 29, 2013