Business & Finance
Maersk Supply Service Orders Two Offshore Vessels from Chilean Shipyard
Maersk Supply Service has signed a contract with Chilean shipyard Asenav for two innovative new offshore vessels with an option for – up to – four additional vessels. The project value for the two vessels is close to USD 200 million. The vessels will replace existing vessels operating in the Canadia
UK: Wood Group Issues Pre-Close Trading Update
Wood Group, the international energy services company, issues the following pre-close trading update for the year to 31 December 2011. Full year results for the year will be announced on 6 March 2012. Overall, the Group expects to deliver good growth, with performance for the year in line with expec
Switzerland: Wilhelmsen Ship Management Wins ‘Shipping company of the year’ Award
During a high profile ceremony at the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva Monday 12 December, vice president Mohile Tushar in Wilhelmsen Marine Personnel received the award on behalf of WSM and its more than 9,000 seafarers. The ceremony, which took place on the opening night of the Ma
Denmark: Kongsberg Becomes Part of MOSAIC
Kongsberg Maritime simulators have been selected for the forthcoming MOSAIC 2 facility (Maersk Offshore Simulation and Innovation Centre) at Maersk Training in Svendborg, Denmark. Building officially commenced on the state-of-the-art new facility on the Maersk Training campus on 29th November 2011.
EOC Enters Deal for Perth Field FPSO, Offshore UK
EOC Limited’s 100% owned subsidiary, Emas Offshore Construction and Production Pte Ltd (“EOCP”) has entered into an exclusive interim agreement with the owners of the Perth Field comprising DEO Petroleum UK Limited, Faroe Petroleum UK Limited and Atlantic Petroleum UK Limited (together the “Perth Gr
Prosafe Orders New Accommodation Rig from Jurong Shipyard, Singapore
Sembcorp Marine’s subsidiary Jurong Shipyard has secured a US$291.6 million contract to build an accommodation semi-submersible rig with options for another two units from Prosafe, the world’s leading owner and operator of accommodation and service rigs. Scheduled for delivery in the second quarter
Germany: Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei Puts New Ferry into Service
Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei (W.D.R.) puts the second double-ended ferry into service on the Föhr-Amrum line in only 18 months. The Schleswig-Holstein follows the example of the Uthlande, commissioned in 2010, and will have a transport capacity of 1.200 passengers and 75 cars. This double-ended ferry
Germany: Transas Marine Sets Standard in ECDIS Training
Transas Marine GmbH is the first among all German training institutes to receive BSH Flag State approval for its STCW conform ECDIS training. BSH has issued a certificate for Transas with an honorable number BSH-2011-921-001. ECDIS Training offered by Transas Marine follows the IMO Model Course 1.27
EMGS Declares EM Surveying Environmentally Benign (Norway)
An environmental impact assessment published in November 2011 is the latest study to declare EM surveying environmentally benign, EMGS announced. The environmental impact assessment commissioned by the International Association of Geophysical Contractors (IAGC) concludes that EM sources, as currentl
UK: Frederic Castrec Joins Serimax as Managing Director
Vallourec subsidiary, Serimax, a full service welding specialist, has appointed Frederic Castrec as managing director to replace David Williams. Mr Castrec joined Serimax in 1996 as a welding engineer and held a number of senior positions, including Chief Operating Officer, prior to taking over the
UK: Harwich International Port Celebrates Additional Calls in 2013
Harwich International Port is celebrating following the announcement that Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will commence calls from the Essex port in 2013, with 804-guest Black Watch making four turnaround visits in May and June 2013. Paul Davey, Head of Corporate Affairs at Hutchison Ports (U
UK: Aquaterra Opens New Office in Cambridge
Offshore engineering specialists, Aquaterra Energy Ltd has opened an office in Cambridge, UK to develop the analysis service currently offered by the business to global oil and gas companies. Norwich-based Aquaterra Energy has been offering a Riser Analysis service since the company’s inception in 2
France: Pipeline Welding Specialist Appoints New MD
Serimax, a full service welding specialist based in France, has appointed Frederic Castrec as managing director to replace David Williams. Mr Castrec joined Serimax in 1996 as a welding engineer and held a number of senior positions, including Chief Operating Officer, prior to taking over the managi
Deep Sea Supply Takes Delivery of its New AHTS Vessel from India
Deep Sea Supply today announced that it has taken delivery of the newbuilding AHTS vessel “Sea Stoat” from ABG Shipyard, India. “Sea Stoat” is the 9th AHTS vessel delivered from ABG and concludes the series of newbuilding AHTS vessels from ABG to Deep Sea Supply. The Deep Sea Supply fleet now consis