Business & Finance
Norway: Solstad Charters Three Vessels to Oil Firms
Solstad Offshore ASA (SOFF), a Norway-based shipping company focused primarily on offshore oil & gas industry, has been awarded contracts for Normand Aurora, Normand Draupne and Normand Corona vessels. Total E&P UK Limited and Elf Exploration UK Limited have hired the platform supply vessel (PSV) “N
Russia: Caspian Flotilla Combat Divers Conduct Underwater Training
Caspian Flotilla (CF) combat divers started phased underwater training at their basing sites. During the drills, servicemen will practice underwater anti-terror and countersabotage activities. To protect approaches to base and perform visual surveillance, servicemen use different small-size vessels.
Switzerland: ABB Gets Long-Term Service Contract from Carnival Corporation
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won a long-term service contract from Carnival Corporation to maintain and upgrade ABB’s Azipod equipment over the next 15 years for 20 ships in their fleet, cutting costs by as much as $1 million a year per ship. Carnival is the world’s la
Italy: RINA to Verify Ships and Companies for Clean Shipping Index
International classification society RINA has been recognised by Sweden’s Clean Shipping Project as able to verify ships and shipping companies in accordance with verification guidelines developed for ranking in the Clean Shipping Index. The Clean Shipping Index is backed by a number of Swedish bodi
Norway: Solstad Offshore Wins Contracts for Three Vessels
Solstad Offshore ASA (SOFF) has been awarded contracts for Normand Aurora, Normand Draupne and Normand Corona. Total E&P UK Limited and Elf Exploration UK Limited for hire of the platform supply vessel (PSV) “Normand Aurora”. The duration of the contract is firm for 5 years with further 2 x 1 year o
UK: Highlands and Islands Outlines Investment Plan for Next Three Years
A range of activities to generate economic and community development across the Highlands and Islands over the next three years is outlined in the latest Operating Plan published today [Wednesday 11 April, 2012] by the region’s development agency. Ambitious plans to roll out superfast broadband thro
UK: Production Restarts at Duart Field
Bridge Energy ASA, the Oslo Axess listed oil and gas exploration and production company announces that production restarted on the Duart field on the 9 April 2012. The Duart field has been shut in since 5th October 2011 as a result of planned maintenance activity on the host Tartan platform. The ext
PSA Norway Working on Offshore Lifeboats Regulations
The lifeboat issue on the Norwegian Continental Shelf has been part of the government and industry agenda for years. Changes to the regulations could now be on the way.
Multiple Vessel Charter Deals for Farstad in Australia
Norway’s Farstad Shipping ASA has been awarded multiple charter contracts in Australia. Origin Energy has awarded contracts to AHTS Far Fosna (1993, UT 722, 14,400 BHP) and AHTS Lady Sandra (1998, KMAR 404, 15,014 BHP) to support their Bass Strait drilling campaign. The duration of the contracts wil
UK: MEAD Capital Grant Scheme Good News for Wave Hub
Claire Gibson, Wave Hub’s General Manager commented, “Earlier this year MPs said that funding support for the first arrays would be critical to the UK capturing the huge potential of wave and tidal energy, so it’s good news that this long-awaited competition has been launched. Wave Hub is specifical
UK: East Anglia Urged to Seize Government Push for Wave and Tidal Energy
The UK Government announced allocation of £20m to engineering and environmental companies for projects aimed at development of tidal and wind energy, EDP 24 published. Apart from mere production of power, these include projects targeted at design and manufacture of indispensable technology in additi
Norway: Havila Secures PSV Contracts Worth USD 60 Million
Havila Shipping ASA, a Norway based ship owner has secured contracts worth USD 60 million for two of its Platform Supply Vessels
Denmark: SAGA Cruises Newest Vessel Undergoes Makeover with Knud E. Hansen
SAGA SAPPHIRE, SAGA Cruises newest vessel, has undergone a makeover with Knud E. Hansen A/S as the Naval Architect and Marine Engineers. Knud E. Hansen A/S has evaluated the vessel on behalf of SAGA Cruises prior to the purchase, among the elements analysed where structural integrity, stability, saf
Norway: Havila Shipping Enters PSV Contracts
Havila Shipping announced that it has entered into a contract with Total E&P UK for the PSV vessel Havila Commander. The contract is for a firm period of five years with two optional periods each of one year. Commencement will be during April. Norske Shell AS has declared one year option for the PSV