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Norway: Naming Ceremony for Olympic Commander MPSV
Olympic Shipping announced that the naming ceremony of their new vessel Olympic Commander was held on Saturday in Alesund, Norway After the ceremony the vessel was open to the public and several hundred used the opportunity to take a look inside. Olympic Commander is a MT6015 design, and the first o
UK: Subsea UK Names Specialist Subsea Services as Finalists of its Bussines Awards
Specialist Subsea Services (S3) has seen off tough competition to be named as finalists in an impressive two categories at the prestigious Subsea UK Awards. S3, the only company to reach the final in more than one category, is in the running for both the New Enterprise and Global Export awards. Grae
UK: Aquaterra Appoints Patrick Phelan as Managing Director
Aquaterra Energy, the leading provider of technically-advanced offshore drilling equipment and support services, is delighted to announce that Patrick Phelan will join the company as Managing Director on 16th January 2012. Patrick joins from JDR Cable Systems Limited, where he was Managing Director
Norway: Kongsberg Leads SITAWARE Project
Global marine technology developer Kongsberg Maritime will lead a new research project called ‘Situation Awareness and Decision Support Tools for demanding marine operations’ (SITAWARE), which begins on February 2nd 2012. Part-funded by the Norwegian Research Council and undertaken in collaboratio
The Netherlands: Delivery of I-box Type Vessel MV Diamant
On January 12th, the MV Diamant was delivered to C.V. SO Diamant Delfzijl. This I-box type 5200 1A was built at Leda Shipyard in Korcula, Croatia and completed by Peters Shipyards B.V. in Kampen. The I-box is characterized by a nearly 62 metre long hatch-opening and a hold equal in size. The complet
Norway: Kongsberg Maritime Leads New Research Project Called SITAWARE
Next generation solutions to focus on maximising operational performance and safety through user-centred design and simplification. Global marine technology developer Kongsberg Maritime will lead a new research project called ‘Situation Awareness and Decision Support Tools for demanding marine opera
Norway: Lundin Petroleum Completes Avaldsnes Appraisal Well
Lundin Petroleum Norway, as operator for PL501, has completed the appraisal well, 16/5-2S located approximately 8.5 km south of the Avaldsnes discovery well 16/2-6, and 4 km south of the appraisal well 16/2-7. The objective of the 16/5-2S well was to delineate the southern flank of the Avaldsnes dis
UK: Ultimate Rough Weather Wind Farm Support Vessel
In the offshore windfarm support scenario it is becoming increasingly clear that the seakeeping ability of the current medley of workboats is not up to the job when the going gets rough. This is exacerbated by current and future windfarms that are being positioned further out to sea in more onerous
UAE: Drydocks World to Build Wind Power Offshore Platform for Aibel
Drydocks World, the established international maritime service provider, announced that it has entered into a contract with Aibel, the leading Norwegian provider of services to the energy industry, for building a Wind Power Offshore Platform structure, to receive power generated from offshore wind f
Huawei Marine Starts Manufacturing Phase of GFN Express Project Between USA and UK
Huawei Marine Networks Co., Ltd. (Huawei Marine) announced the signing of a construction contract of Hibernia Atlantic’s Global Financial Network (GFN) Project Express. Huawei Marine recently completed the first phase of the project’s marine survey work and is now commencing the manufacturing of the
Norway: Lundin Completes Avaldsnes Appraisal
Lundin Petroleum Norway, as operator for PL501, has completed the appraisal well, 16/5-2S located approximately 8.5 km south of the Avaldsnes discovery well 16/2-6, and 4 km south of the appraisal well 16/2-7. The objective of the 16/5-2S well was to delineate the southern flank of the Avaldsnes dis
The Netherlands: Shipyard De Hoop Delivers SBBA to Global Marine
On Friday, De Hoop shipyard has delivered the 60 person Single Block Barge Accommodation (SBBA) to Global Marine Systems. The SBBA was installed by De Hoop on the semi-submersible seagoing barge formarly known as Smit Anambas. Last week Global Marine has acquired this 130 meter barge and it was rena
UK: Gamma/Spaniards Partners Strike Amalgamation Deal
DEO Petroleum plc, the oil and gas development and production company focused on the UK Continental Shelf (“UKCS”) region of the North Sea, announces that the amalgamation agreement to combine the Licence P218 Block 15/21a Gamma Sub Area (“Gamma”) and Block 15/21g (“Spaniards”) areas has been finali
Luxury Cruise Ship Runs Aground Off Italy
Three people are dead and at least 69 people are still missing after 4,200-passenger cruise ship Costa Concordia, owned by Genoa-based Costa Cruises ran aground off Italy’s western coast at Giglio island, Friday evening, less than two hours after leaving port. Passengers jumped for their lives into