Business & Finance
Ensco Promotes CFO to Executive Vice President (UK)
Ensco plc (NYSE: ESV) announced that Chief Financial Officer James W. Swent III has been promoted to Executive Vice President effective immediately with expanded responsibilities. Mr. Swent has been Senior Vice President – Chief Financial Officer since 2003. “Jay has played a critical role in our tr
Technip Grabs LOI for the First Spar Hull in Norwegian Waters
Technip received a Letter of Intent for the world’s largest Spar hull for the Aasta Hansteen field development, offshore Norway. Technip received a Letter of Intent from Statoil for their Aasta Hansteen (previously named Luva) field development, offshore Norway, in approximately 1,300 meters (4,250
Kazakhstan: Keppel Secures Contract to Build Jackup Rig for Teniz Burgylau
Keppel Kazakhstan LLP (Keppel Kazakhstan) and its consortium partner Ersai Caspian Contractor LLC, Kazakhstan (Ersai Caspian Contractor), have secured a contract from Teniz Burgylau LLP (Teniz Burgylau), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of JSC NC “KazMunayGas” (KazMunayGas) of Kazakhstan, for a K
ROMAR Invests in R&D and Launches New Swarf Recovery Unit (UK)
Aberdeenshire-based oilfield service company ROMAR International has expanded its product range with the launch of a new swarf recovery unit, as a result of more than doubling investment in research and development (R&D). To ensure it can respond to the future increased demands of the offshore well
Technip Receives LOI for the First Spar Hull in Norwegian Waters
Technip received a Letter of Intent from Statoil for their Aasta Hansteen (previously named Luva) field development, offshore Norway, in approximately 1,300 meters (4,250 feet) of water depth. The project will be led by Technip in a consortium with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). The contract covers
Technip Receives LoI for World’s Largest Spar Hull
French oilfield services provider Technip has received a Letter of Intent for the world’s largest Spar hull for the Aasta Hansteen field development, offshore Norway Technip received a Letter of Intent from Norway’s supermajor Statoil for their Aasta Hansteen (previously named Luva) field developmen
Global Offshore Services Buys AHTSV (The Netherlands)
Global Offshore Services Ltd has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange that its Dutch subsidiary Global Offshore Services B. V. has acquired an Anchor Handling Tug cum Supply Vessel (AHTSV). The vessel is a 60 Ton AHTSV built in August, 2009, having FIFI 1 and DP1 capabilities. The company did not reve
Oceana: EU Votes to Protect Sharks and Rays
Oceana announced that the EU has finally voted in favour of strictly protecting ten threatened species of sharks and rays in the Mediterranean Sea, under the Barcelona Convention. These species, including hammerheads, tope, and shortfin mako, have declined dramatically in numbers – some by as much a
FSUE Rosmorport General Director Pays Working Visit to Kaliningrad Seaport, Russia
On July 5 and 6, 2012 the FSUE “Rosmorport” General Director A.V. Lavrishchev and First Deputy Director of Federal Marine and River Fleet Agency S.P. Gorelik made a working visit to the seaport of Kaliningrad. In the framework of the working trip, S.P. Gorelik and A.V. Lavrishchev visited the port i
The Netherlands: Javelin Names First Survey Vessel Guardian
On 22 June 2012, Braveheart Shipping baptized its Javelin 22.22 “Guardian”. Guardian is the first Javelin built and developed by Javelin International by order of Braveheart Shipping. With this ship, especially being used for survey activities, Braveheart is further expanding its fleet and consequen
Nord Stream Second Pipeline Operating Permission Granted (Denmark)
Yesterday the Danish Energy Agency granted Nord Stream permission to operate the second of its twin pipelines that will transport natural gas from Russia to Europe. The permit to operate the first pipeline was granted a year ago, in July 2011. The operations permit was granted as Nord Stream has met
Denmark Gives Nod for Second Nord Stream Pipeline
The Danish Energy Agency yesterday granted Nord Stream permission to operate the second of its twin pipelines that will transport natural gas from Russia to Europe. The permit to operate the first pipeline was granted a year ago, in July 2011. The operations permit was granted as Nord Stream has met
Discoverer of Titanic and Eagle Scout to Explore the Black Sea
One hundred years after the Titanic sank to the bottom of the ocean, Dr. Robert Ballard, a Life Scout and a world renowned oceanographer responsible for discovering the legendary ship, has invited an Eagle Scout and future leader in marine archaeology to explore the mysteries of the Black Sea. Alex
Damen Shipyards Singapore: New Managing Director
Mr Maarten Jongen has officially been appointed Managing Director of Damen Shipyards Singapore (DSSi) from March 2012. In his new role Mr Jongen will focus on marketing, services and further improving efficiency at the yard that has been building (aluminium) Damen vessels since 2000. DSSi has been p