Business & Finance
Ecotricity to Deploy Searaser Soon (UK)
Stroud based green energy company, Ecotricity, is planning to generate power from sea waves. Founder Dale Vince said to Utility Week that the company is on track to deploy the Searaser prototype by autumn. Searaser pumps seawater using a vertical piston between two buoys – one on the surface of the
Canadian, Chilean Rescuers to Get 2012 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea
The 2012 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea will go to members of rescue crews from Canada and Chile for their actions in saving the lives of persons in distress at sea. The IMO Council has decided that the award will go to Sergeant Janick Gilbert (posthumously), Master Corporal Max Lahaye-Lem
Germany: Flensburg to Build Two Offshore Ships for WesternGeco
Flensburg shipbuilders have chalked up another remarkable success. Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) has signed a contract with globally operating seismic company WesternGeco, a frontrunner in its sector, for the construction of two offshore ships. The delivery of the 127metre long vessels is
WesternGeco Orders Two Seismic Vessels in Germany
Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) has signed a contract with globally operating seismic company WesternGeco, a frontrunner in its sector, for the construction of two offshore ships. The delivery of the 127metre long vessels is planned for 2014. The Flensburg newbuildings are for worldwide ope
Germany: FSG Enters Offshore Market
Flensburg shipbuilders have chalked up another remarkable success. Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) has signed a contract with globally operating seismic company WesternGeco, a frontrunner in its sector, for the construction of two offshore ships. The delivery of the 127metre long vessels is
AF Group to Rebuild Cranes on Statoil’s Gullfaks A and C Platforms (Norway)
This is an important assignment for our offshore operations, and we look forward to continuing the good cooperation with Statoil, says Pål Egil Rønn, CEO of the AF Group.
Norway: Eidesvik Secures Several New Contracts
Leiv Eriksson Consortium has today awarded Eidesvik two contracts, Viking Lady and Viking Athene. The firm periodis 15 wells + up to 18 optional wells, starting Q1 2013. Lundin Norway AS has also declared an option for the use of Viking Prince for totally 7 wells. Statoil and Eidesvik have agreed to
Eidesvik Secures Charter Deals Worth USD 168 Mln (Norway)
Eidesvik, a Norway based owner of a modern fleet of highly specialised offshore vessels, has today entered into several new contracts. Leiv Eriksson Consortium has awarded Eidesvik two contracts for Viking Lady and Viking Athene offshore supply vessels. The contracts are for the the firm period of 1
UK: Oslo Børs Approves Listing of Veripos Shares
At its meeting on 13 June 2012, the Board of Directors of Oslo Børs resolved to admit the shares in Veripos Inc. to listing on Oslo Børs, or alternatively to listing on Oslo Axess. The Board agreed to exempt the company from the requirement that a listed company must have been in existence for at [&
Fugro Monitors Cetaceans Using Hydrophones (UK)
The continuous use of the oceans, in particular the sound generated from seismic sources, has the potential to cause disturbance to marine mammals such as whales, dolphins, porpoises and seals. A series of guidelines have been produced by the UK based Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) in or
Switzerland: ABB’s Software Products to Slash Ship Fuel Consumption by 20 Pct
ABB is developing a complete suite of software products that can slash ship fuel consumption by an unprecedented 20 percent. The portfolio builds on ABB’s unique expertise in marine automation, electrical and propulsion systems to monitor and optimize all energy production and consumption processes
UK: Subsea 7 Adds New Addition to Its Fleet
Subsea 7, a global leader in seabed-to-surface engineering, construction and services to the offshore energy industry, has added the specially adapted new build Jack-up accommodation and crane barge, the Seven Inagha, to its fleet. The Seven Inagha is effectively a vessel with legs and, unlike most
UK: Subsea 7 Adds Seven Inagha to Its Fleet
Subsea 7, a global leader in sea bed-to-surface engineering, construction and services to the offshore energy industry, has added the specially adapted new build Jack-up accommodation and crane barge, the Seven Inagha, to its fleet. The Seven Inagha is effectively a vessel with legs and, unlike most
Germany: Voith Turbo Gets New CEO
Voith GmbH announced yesterday the appointment of Carsten J. Reinhardt as Member of the Corporate Board of Management of Voith GmbH and as President and CEO of Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG. As of July 1, 2012, Reinhardt will succeed Dr. Hubert Lienhard who had held this function since January 1, 2012 i