Business & Finance
Denmark: Technip, DSME to Build Facilities for Hejre Development
French based Technip, in partnership with South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co, was awarded by DONG E&P and BAYERNGAS, a contract for the HEJRE project development, offshore Denmark, at a water depth of 70 meters. This contract covers engineering, procurement, fabrication, hook-
Power Link Between Italy and Montenegro Receives Financing Support
A proposed scheme, according to which a major power cable would be built under the Adriatic Sea, will obtain essential backing from the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD), reports UTILITYWEEK. The transmission line would be built between Italy and Montenegro, thus it would account
UK: Pelamis Introduces Unique System for Installation of Wave Energy Converter
Pelamis Wave Power has recently developed a unique system for quickly and safely installing and removing the machine from its anchoring system and electrical connection. The system allows the machine to be connected to its mooring and electrical system in around 90 minutes and disconnected in less t
Norway: Petroleum Safety Authority Releases Report on Diving-Related Incidents
In 2011, eight minor personal injuries and one near-miss were reported in saturation diving in connection with petroleum activities, according to the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway’s report from the diving database system DSYS. This year’s report contains statistics and analyses based on data fro
The Netherlands: Ampelmann Achieves 100.000th Transfer
Ampelmann, a Dutch based offshore company focusing on the development, construction, lease and sale of offshore access solutions reports that during the night of February 26th, the 100,000th transfer was made from an Ampelmann system to an offshore platform. The milestone was reached within 4 years
Greece: Seanergy Maritime Extends Charter for MV African Joy
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. announced today that it has entered into an agreement with MUR Shipping BV to extend the time charter party for the Company’s Handysize vessel M/V African Joy, in direct continuation from the end of the minimum period of the previous time charter party of the vessel
UK: Expro Announces Appointment of New Chairman
International oilfield services company Expro today announced the appointment of world-renowned businessman Sir George Buckley as its new Chairman. Sir George has been the US-based Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of global blue-chip manufacturer, 3M, since December 2005. 3M is a Fort
Denmark: DONG Energy and Bayerngas to Develop Hejre Field
DONG Energy and Bayerngas have decided to develop the Hejre field in the Danish North Sea. DONG Energy is the operator and has a 60 per cent stake in the field. Bayerngas owns 40 per cent. The total investment in the development of the Hejre field is DKK 12.1 billion. DONG Energy’s share is DKK [&he
UK: Global AUV Fleet Set to Increase Substantially
The global AUV fleet is increasing and demand for autonomous underwater vehicles is expected to show steady growth over the period to 2016 according to a new report by Douglas-Westwood. Report author Paul Newman commented, “Many of the factors in the drive to using unmanned military aircraft, the so
Germany: Hapag-Lloyd Trailblazer for New EEDI
Entire fleet under own management and German flag certified under Energy Efficiency Design Index / Voluntary commitment: IMO regulation only applies to newbuilds and from 2013 / “Vienna Express” first ship worldwide with EEDI In February, Hapag-Lloyd became the first shipping company in the world to
UK: Naming Ceremony for VOS Vigilant
Shipping Group Vroon announced that the namegiving ceremony of VOS Vigilant took place on Friday 24 February 2012, in Aberdeen, UK. The vessel was christened by Mrs Annthea Hardie, wife of Mr Mark Hardie, BP Logistics and Infrastructure Manager. VOS Vigilant, a field-support vessel, is the penultima
UK: Cygnus Launches World’s First Wrist-Mounted Thickness Gauge
The latest innovation from the pioneers of the multiple echo ultrasonic thickness gauge: * Reliable measurements through coatings * Live A-Scan display for thickness measurement verification * Large 2.4″ colour TFT screen * Topside monitoring with DIVELink * Data logging capability * Optional Helmet
UK: Naming Ceremony for VOS Vigilant
Vroon Offshore Services (VOS), a shipping company established a century ago in the Port of Breskens, the Netherlands, announced that the naming ceremony of VOS Vigilant took place, in Aberdeen, UK, on Friday, February 24. The vessel was christened by Mrs Annthea Hardie, wife of Mr Mark Hardie, BP Lo
Norway: Solstad Secures Several Charters
Norway’s Solstad Offshore has signed multiple charter agreements for five of its vessels. Fugro Subsea Services has hired «Normand Tonjer» for 200 days firm and the contract is expected to start in March 2012. «Normand Mermaid» vessel has been hired by Fugro Geosciences International Ltd for 180 day