Business & Finance
UK: Expro Sells Connectors & Measurements (C&M) Business
Arle Capital Partners today announces that portfolio company Expro International “Expro”, the international oilfield service company, has agreed to sell its Connectors & Measurements (C&M) business, including the Tronic and Matre brands, to Siemens AG at a valuation of US$630 million. Expro’s C&M bu
The Netherlands: Bluestream Offshore Receives Subsea IRM Contract from GDF SUEZ E&P
Bluestream Diving B.V. has been awarded the 2012 IRM contract by GDF SUEZ E&P Nederland B.V. The contract encompasses diving and ROV services for 27 production platforms and 5 subsea wells within the Dutch Continental shelf, a program entailing approx. 250 days per year. Bluestream Diving B.V. will
SeaBird’s Harrier Explorer Seismic Vessel en Route to Brazil
SeaBird Exploration PLC, a Cyprus-based international provider of marine acquisition for 2D/3D and 4D seismic data, has been awarded a USD 3 million contract. The survey will be carried out for a major oil company in South America by the Harrier Explorer which is now en route to Brazil. Upon arrival
Canada: AXYS Hosts ONR/MTS Buoy Workshop Delegates
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) and Marine Technology Society (MTS) Buoy Workshop is an opportunity for buoy industry users to meet and share best practices about buoy-based monitoring systems. The workshop meets every two years at various locations across North America and delegates typically co
UK: Sonardyne and WHOI Join Forces to Launch BlueComm
Recently at Oceanology International, Sonardyne International Ltd (Stand G300) announced the creation of a new joint venture company with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The spinout company, called Lumasys, is to launch the first commercially available subsea optical communication system,
The Netherlands: GDF Suez Awards Subsea IRM Contract to Bluestream Offshore
The contract encompasses diving and ROV services for 27 production platforms and 5 subsea wells within the Dutch Continental shelf, a program entailing approx. 250 days per year.
Norway: DOF Orders Offshore Subsea Construction Vessel from STX OSV
STX OSV Holdings Limited (“STX OSV”), designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, announces that it has secured a new contract for the design and construction of one Offshore Subsea Construction Vessel (“OSCV”) for DOF. The value of the contract amounts to approximately NOK 650 m
Norway: DOF Orders OSCV from STX OSV
STX OSV Holdings Limited , one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, has secured a new contract for the design and construction of one Offshore Subsea Construction Vessel (“OSCV”) for DOF. The value of the contract amounts to approximately NOK 650 millio
Norway: STX OSV Bags Contract to Design and Build OSCV for DOF
STX OSV Holdings Limited, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, announces that it has secured a new contract for the design and construction of one Offshore Subsea Construction Vessel (OSCV) for DOF. The value of the contract amounts to approximately
Dutch Dockwise to Transport Statoil’s Aasta Haansten Spar Buoy?
Dockwise Ltd., a Dutch heavy-lift and transportation company, today announces six new awards totaling USD 57 million, for execution in H1 2012 and 2015. The wins include a reservation contract, securing the transportation of a spar buoy for the Statoil operated Aasta Hansteen offshore production fie
UK: Voith to Provide Schneider Propellers for First Hybrid Ferries
In summer 2013, the world’s first two ferries with a hybrid propulsion system will be put into service. Owned by CMAL, they are being built by Ferguson Shipbuilders in Glasgow. Each of the hybrid vessels will be equipped with two Voith Schneider Propellers (VSP) with an input power of 375 kW per pro
Dredging Corporation of India Expects New Addition in Its Fleet
According to Business Standard, State-owned Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) is expecting a new dredger worth Rs 500 crore to join its fleet by the end of this financial year. Dredging Corporation of India has also placed orders at IHC Offshore & Marine, Netherlands to procure three dredgers with
UK: Hydratight Expands Its Team
In its continuous efforts to improve service, Hydratight announces the appointment of a global operations and supply chain leader. Vincent Parmentier (pictured) assumes direct responsibility for all three global regions, and work closely with the regional business leaders. His role will be to overse
Norway: Output Resumes at Statoil’s Statfjord C
Reuters’ Oslo office reports that oil production has restarted at Statoil’s Statfjord C production platform, following a shut down caused by a toxic gas leak discovered on Thursday. Statoil’s spokesperson told Reuters that: “Production has been ramping up over the weekend and full production is now