Business & Finance
Aker Solutions Eyes More Efficient Projects and Ops with ix3
Aker Solutions has launched ix3 – a software and digital services company that enables operators to accelerate field development projects and optimize asset performance. ix3 has created a digital twin platform called Integral that brings together engineering, manufacturing and test data with live-st
Navios Containers Benefits from Larger Fleet
Navios Containers grew its fleet to 30 containerships, buying the units at a price close to their scrap value.
Baker Hughes to provide turbomachinery for BP’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project
Baker Hughes, a GE company, has been awarded a contract to supply turbomachinery equipment for the first phase of BP’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project located offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
Allianse Innovasjon Joins GCE
Norwegian technology startup Allianse Innovasjon has become member of the GCE Ocean Technology Cluster. Allianse Innovasjon (AI) has partnered with several companies to provide a more whole approach to solving technology challenges in the ocean sphere. “For us it was natural progression to apply for
Emerson scoops Clair Ridge, Glen Lyon services deal from BP
Emerson has been awarded a five-year contract with BP to provide predictive maintenance and operational support services on the Clair Ridge platform and Glen Lyon FPSO off the UK.
STR and Forssea Form Exclusive Partnership
Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR) and Forssea Robotics have formed a global exclusive partnership. As part of this partnership, STR has invested in Forssea Robotics Visual LOCalisation (V-LOC) Positioning technology, which will be available globally for operations. The V-LOC positioning system is a
Axxis hires one Havila platform supplier. Extends deal for another
Axxis Geo Solution has awarded a charter deal for the Havila Aurora PSV and a contract extension for the Havila Fortune platform supplier.
Exceed supporting Serica’s Columbus efforts
UK oil company Serica Energy has hired Aberdeen-based well management company Exceed to support its good operations at the Columbus gas condensate development. Exceed on Tuesday said the contract was for two years, with the initial scope of work focused on Serica’s Columbus development well in the U
Clipper Bulk Cuts 40 Jobs as Part of Its Reorganization
Clipper Bulk downsizing organization and office network to strengthen its business platform in weak markets.
Interoperability Crucial for Container Shipping to Evolve, MSC Says
CIO of MSC: Interoperability will be a key element for the industry to adapt to the digital era.
Reach Subsea Wins More Work
Norwegian contractor Reach Subsea said it has recently been awarded subsea IMR and survey and inspection contracts for the 2019 summer season. According to the company, the combined firm value is approximately NOK 40 million ($4.6 million). The awarded contracts are a mixture of two call-offs under
GSL Inks Charter Deals with MSC for Post-Panamax Pair
Global Ship Lease (GSL) agrees five-year charters with MSC for two Post-Panamaxes.
Port of Frederikshavn Contracts Bladt Industries for New Oil Terminal
The establishment of the new oil terminal will be a turnkey project.
Nord Stream 2 Advances with Pipelay Ops in Russian Waters
Allseas pipelay vessel Solitaire recently started laying the first line of the Nord Stream 2 twin gas pipeline in Russian waters. Solitaire will spend about a month constructing one of the two approximately 100-kilometres-long sections in the Russian territorial sea. Solitaire is a 300-metres-long a