Business & Finance
IRF Can Help with Offshore Safety Worldwide, PSA Norway Director Says
The International Regulators’ Forum (IRF) is an important arena for the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), says director general Magne Ognedal. “And it can be an important tool for petroleum safety worldwide.” His comment follows the PSA’s assessment of the IRF’s offshore safety summit in Stav
MOG Secures Funds for 3D Seismic Survey Offshore Malta
The Board of Mediterranean Oil & Gas Plc , the central Mediterranean focused producer, developer and explorer of oil and gas assets, announces that it has entered into a short term secured loan with affiliates of certain of substantial shareholders, namely affiliated investment funds of Och-Ziff Cap
MOG Secures Funds for Seismic Shoot Offshore Malta
The Board of Mediterranean Oil & Gas Plc , the central Mediterranean focused producer, developer and explorer of oil and gas assets, announces that it has entered into a short term secured loan with affiliates of certain of the company’s substantial shareholders, namely affiliated investment funds o
The Netherlands: Archaeologists Find Traces of Stone Age Habitation in Port of Rotterdam
The site of what is now Rotterdam’s Yangtzehaven was inhabited by humans in the Middle Stone Age. At a depth of 20 metres, in the sea bed, unique underwater archaeological investigation found traces of bone, flint and charcoal from around 7000 BC. These finds are the very first scientific proof that
The Netherlands: N-Sea Group Inks LOI to Buy Subcom
Yesterday, November 7th, the N-Sea Group BV and Subcom BV have signed a Letter of Intent in relation to the acquisition of Subcom BV by the N-Sea Group BV. Both parties seek to complete this mutually beneficial transaction by the end of this week. As of January 2012 Subcom BV will be integrated into
The Netherlands: International Crew Services to Acquire 7Seas Project Services
International Crew Services and 7Seas Project Services B.V. have entered into a definitive agreement under which International Crew Services, a leading provider of Maritime personnel, will acquire 7Seas Project Services, a Dutch personnel provider for international operating jack-up rigs. 7Seas Proj
The Netherlands: International Crew Services to Purchase 7Seas Project Services
International Crew Services and 7Seas Project Services B.V. have entered into a definitive agreement under which International Crew Services, a leading provider of Maritime personnel, will acquire 7Seas Project Services, a Dutch personnel provider for international operating jack-up rigs. 7Seas Proj
The Netherlands: N-Sea Signs LoI to Acquire Subcom
On November 7th, the N-Sea Group BV and Subcom BV have signed a Letter of Intent in relation to the acquisition of Subcom BV by the N-Sea Group BV. Both parties seek to complete this mutually beneficial transaction by the end of this week. As of January 2012 Subcom BV will be integrated into the [&h
UK: Lloyd’s Register Publishes Guide for Survey and Examination of Ships’ Lifting Appliances
Lloyd’s Register has published a new pocket guide to help ship owners and operators understand the importance of professional maintenance and survey preparation for marine lifting appliances. The new guide — Survey and Examination of Ships’ Lifting Appliances — is the latest in Lloyd’s Register’s ac
The Netherlands: CARIS Offers Free Trial of its Web Mapping Software
With the latest release of Spatial Fusion Enterprise v5.6 CARIS offers a free trial of its web mapping software allowing you to experience firsthand its capabilities. Along with several new and improved features, Spatial Fusion Enterprise has now implemented the latest View and Feature Download Serv
Maersk Oil, Copenhagen University Deepening Knowledge on Chalk Reservoirs
Maersk Oil has embarked on a 5-year joint research project with the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Geography and Geology (DGG) entailing an unprecedented level of collaboration and data sharing to deepen its understanding of chalk reservoirs in the Danish North Sea. Maersk Oil will mentor
UK: IMCA Puts Spotlight on Dynamic Positioning
As befits the 50th anniversary of the advent of dynamic positioning (DP), the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has turned the spotlight on this invaluable technology. Earlier this year ‘Guidance for developing and conducting annual DP trials programmes for DP vessels’ (IMCA M 190)
PNE WIND Announces Results for First Nine Months (Germany)
The wind farm project developer PNE WIND AG submitted the report on the development of the first nine months of fiscal year 2011. The company development is characterised by activities in the offshore area as well as the further development of the project pipeline of wind farms in Germany and abroad
PNE WIND Announces Results for First Nine Months (Germany)
The wind farm project developer PNE WIND AG submitted the report on the development of the first nine months of fiscal year 2011. The company development is characterised by activities in the offshore area as well as the further development of the project pipeline of wind farms in Germany and abroad