Business & Finance
Norway: Lundin to Use Bredford Dolphin Rig for Three More Offshore Wells
Fred.Olsen Energy ASA reported that Lundin Norway AS has exercised the option for additional three wells with Dolphin Drilling AS, a subsidiary of Fred. Olsen Energy ASA, for use of the semi-submersible drilling unit Bredford Dolphin. The wells will be in direct continuation with current contract wi
USA: Siemens Unveils New Propulsion System for Offshore Service Vessels
Siemens Industry, Inc. today announced it has improved upon its popular Siship Blue Drive with the launch of its Blue™ Drive Plus C system, a new diesel electric propulsion system now available in the United States. Developed by Siemens Marine Solutions Global Center of Competence in Trondheim, Norw
Russia: Rosneft Plans to Begin 3D Seismic Survey in Barents Sea
Russian based oil and gas corporation Rosneft plans to begin a 3D seismic survey in the southern part of the Barents Sea in summer season 2012, said Rosneft head Eduard Khudainatov. “Next year we’ll commence seismic survey. In May, the ship should be there, in July or August, maybe we’ll start”, RIA
UK: Alnmaritec Wins Contract for Two Wave Master Class WFSV
Alnmaritec, the specialist aluminium boat builder based in the North East of the UK, announced today at the EWEA Offshore 2011 exhibition that it has been awarded a contract for two of it’s new Wave Master class of wind farm support vessels. The new order was placed by North Sea Logistics one of the
Norway: DNV Launches Design Software for Analysis of Offshore Wind Turbine Structures
DNV is launching new design software for ultimate strength and fatigue analysis of offshore wind turbine structures – Sesam GeniE Wind. Building on 40 years as a leading design tool for engineering floating and fixed offshore structures, the new Sesam module uniquely addresses the wind industry’s ne
Germany: Demag Cranes Group Reports Successful Financial Year
The Demag Cranes Group brought financial year 2010/2011 to a successful close. Not least thanks to factors including the economic recovery, demand for products and services noticeably improved overall. Group order intake increased by 23.1 % compared with financial year 2009/2010 to EUR 1,121.2 milli
UK: ETPM Hosts ‘Introduction to Dynamic Positioning Course’ in Aberdeen
ETPM will be hosting a free “Introduction to Dynamic Positioning Course” on December 14th, 2011 in Aberdeen. The course will provide an overview of DP Vessels and their control systems, how they function, what they are used for and some of the challenges faced when at sea. Danny Daniels will be teac
Russia: Sovcomflot Elects Ilya Klebanov as BoD Chairman
The Board of Directors of OAO Sovcomflot held a meeting on 25 November 2011. In accordance with the decision of the extraordinary shareholders’ meeting of 3 November 2011, the Board of Directors considered a number of organisational matters. Ilya Klebanov was unanimously elected as Chairman of the B
Russia: Ilya Klebanov Becomes Chairman of Sovcomflot’s BoD
The Board of Directors of OAO Sovcomflot held a meeting on 25 November 2011 and considered a number of organisational matters. Ilya Klebanov was unanimously elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Elena Titova was elected as Chairman of the Board Committee on Strategy; Charles Ryan was electe
German Energy Policy Boosts Demand for Marine Energy Cable Logistics
The planned construction of offshore wind power parks in the North Sea and Baltic Sea can only prosper if specialist port services providers, suppliers and manufacturers work together closely and if the public sector provides the necessary financial support. That was the conclusion reached at the Rh
UK: Houlder Turbine Access System Set for Sea Trials
Employee owned marine engineering company, Houlder has announced its award winning Turbine Access System (TAS), fabricated at MKW Engineering, has been successfully Load Tested in the presence of Lloyds Register. The TAS, developed with BMT Nigel Gee, is designed to provide safe and reliable access
UK: SeeByte and SMD Enter Partnership to Offer Advanced Control for Work-Class ROVs
SeeByte, the global leader in creating smart software technology for unmanned systems, and Soil Machine Dynamics Limited (SMD), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of remote intervention equipment, have announced their intention to enter a partnership commencing in early 2012. SeeByte and SMD w
UK: SeeByte , SMD Team Up to Improve ROV Abilities
SeeByte,a company focused on creating smart software technology for unmanned systems, and Soil Machine Dynamics Limited (SMD), a manufacturer of remote intervention equipment, have announced their intention to enter a partnership commencing in early 2012. SeeByte and SMD will work together to develo
Norway: i-Tech Announces Award from Statoil for Provision of ROV Services
Subsea 7, through its i-Tech division, announces the award by Statoil ASA for the provision of ROV services onboard China Oilfield Services Ltd (COSL)’s new build Innovator and Promoter rigs currently under construction in China. i-Tech’s workscope includes the provision of two new build Centurion Q