Business & Finance
NSW Charters MV Aura for Subsea Projects in North and Baltic Sea
Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke GmbH (NSW) has agreed to long-term charter the DP2 vessel MV Aura from the Finnish Meriaura Ltd for use in subsea cable installation projects in the North and Baltic Sea. Under the terms of the agreement NSW will charter the vessel starting in summer 2012. Constructed in 2
GEA Westfalia Separator Gets IMO Certification for Its New Ballast Water Solution (Germany)
The new solution of GEA Westfalia Separator Group for the treatment of ballast water with the aid of ultraviolet radiation, the BallastMaster ultraV, has been recently certified in accordance with IMO guidelines and regulations. The BallastMaster ultraV ballast water management system is a highly ef
Denmark: DONG Hires Maersk Resolve Rig for Hejre Development
DONG Energy has contracted Maersk Drilling’s jack-up rig Maersk Resolve for work on the Hejre field in the Danish North Sea. The expected duration of the five-well contract is approx 750 days and the contract also includes an option for two additional wells of estimated 280 days’ duration. The contr
Germany: Becker Marine Systems Develops Emission-free Ferry
The first emission-free “Wadden Sea ferry“ will start service in the European coastal waters in autumn 2013. The concept was developed by Becker Marine Systems in cooperation with renowned partners and will be implemented rapidly. The environment is not just important concerning the topics Manoeuver
Azerbaijan: SOCAR Begins Seismic Survey at Umid and Babak
Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR has started 3D seismic data acquisition operations at Umid and Babak offshore blocks in the Caspian Sea to gain more information on availability of the South Caspian basin, as well as its geological structure. Caspian Geophysical, a joint venture between WesternG
Norway: Statoil Appoints Lars Christian Bacher as Executive Vice President for DPI
Lars Christian Bacher has been appointed executive vice president for Development and Production International (DPI) in Statoil and will take up his new position as of 1 September. Bacher will succeed Peter Mellbye who is retiring after 30 years with the company. Lars Christian Bacher holds a master
Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions withdraws its Unitor BWTS from Market (Norway)
Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions has completed a comprehensive performance verification program for the Unitor Ballast Water Treatment System (Unitor BWTS). As a result of the evaluation that followed, the company reached the decision to withdraw the current design of the Unitor BWTS from the market.
Norwegian Eidsvaag Orders Gas Powered Forage Carrier from Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won a second order for a vessel from its award winning Environship range. This gas powered ship will be used to supply feed to fish farms along the Norwegian coast. The vessel has been ordered by Norwegian company Eidsvaag AS and will operate a dema
France: CGGVeritas’ Revenue 10 Pct Up in 2011
CGGVeritas Board of Directors approved on February 29, 2012, the 2011 financial statements of the Company, on which the independent auditors are in the process of completing their audit procedures. Fourth Quarter 2011 key figures: * 2011 Revenue up 10% and Cash Flow from Operations up 36% * Operatin
UK: Inchcape Shipping Services Adapts to Shifting Industry Dynamics
In a sector that sees many players struggling to maintain earnings, ISS lays out its new vision and explains deep changes in the way it is organised and does business. Captain Claus Hyldager, Chief Executive of Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), the global strategic maritime and cargo services provid
Norway: Wintershall Ready to Drill Skarfjell Well
In parallel to drilling the appraisal well in the Maria field, Wintershall Norge is now operating another drilling project in Norway. The Skarfjell exploration well in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea will provide information as to the potential hydrocarbon reserves in that area. It is planned
UK: NMOHSC, Chamber of Shipping and RMT Release Guidelines for Passenger Ships
The National Maritime Occupational Health & Safety Committee (NMOHSC), comprising the Chamber of Shipping and maritime unions Nautilus International and RMT, released guidelines to shipping companies on violence, aggression, verbal abuse and threats against staff on passenger ships. The parties to t
Norway: Bacher Takes the Wheel of Statoil’s DPI Department
Statoil has appointed Lars Christian Bacher as executive vice president for Development and Production International (DPI) department. Bacher will take up his new position as of 1 September, succeeding Peter Mellbye who is retiring after 30 years with the company. Lars Christian Bacher holds a maste
The Netherlands: IHC Merwede Wins Pipelaying Vessels Order
IHC Offshore & Marine, part of IHC Merwede, and SapuraCrest have signed two contracts for the design, engineering and construction of two new 550t pipelaying vessels. A third contract has been signed with OSX Construção Naval S.A. Brazil for the design and engineering of a 300t pipelaying vessel, as