Business & Finance
Greece: Star Bulk Enters into Time Charter Contract for ‘Star Polaris’
Star Bulk Carriers Corp, recently announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with Louis Dreyfus Commodities Suisse SA for its second capesize newbuilding, the Star Polaris, for two years, plus a charterer’s option for one additional year, at a gross daily rate of $16,500 for the firs
Rocksource Drills Duster in Norwegian Sea
Rocksource ASA announced today that the drilling rig “Borgland Dolphin” is in the process of completing operations on the “Phoenix” prospect in PL 559 in the Norwegian Sea. The well has encountered reservoir sands in the Jurassic upper Åre formation, the lower Åre formation, the Grey Beds and in the
‘Act Now or Lose Renewables’ (UK)
Although Aberdeen firm SeaEnergy identified Dundee as the ideal site for a factory to make offshore wind turbine jackets — the large… By Stefan Morkis (thecourier) [mappress] Source: thecourier, September 26, 2011
Renaissance Buys PSV to Support Offshore Azerbaijan Ops
The marine division of Renaissance Services has recently acquired the Caspian Provider , an advanced Platform Supply Vessel (PSV), to join the company’s fleet on a four-year contract in Azerbaijan with a value in excess of Rial 15.4 million (US$40m). The Caspian Provider will be working out of Baku,
Isle of Wight Firm Provides Crafts for Offshore Wind Industry (UK)
IN 1997, after more than 35 years in the boat building industry, Clive Jeffery was facing redundancy. By Ross Findon (iwcp) [mappress] Source: iwcp, September 26, 2011
RWE-Dea to Use West Alpha Rig near Heidrun, Offshore Norway
RWE-DEA Norge AS has received consent to carry out exploration drilling in the Norwegian Sea with the West Alpha mobile facility. The consent relates to drilling of exploration well 6507/7-15S which is part of production licence 435 with RWE-DEA Norge AS as the operator (40%). The other licensees ar
UK: Front Street Shipyard Unveils Initial Plans for Two New Yachts
Front Street Shipyard is unveiling initial plans for the Sparkman & Stephens -designed Front Street 118 and Front Street 130 sloops. The yachts have traditional hull lines and trademark S&S sheers, invoking a classic aesthetic from yachting’s golden era. The construction will be of advanced compos
The Netherlands: GeoSea Launches Self-Elevating Heavy-Lift Jack-up Vessel NEPTUNE
The launch ceremony for the self-elevating heavy-lift jack-up vessel NEPTUNE took place on 23 September 2011 at the IHC Merwede Shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, The Netherlands. This jack up vessel is built by IHC Merwede for GeoSea N.V., the offshore marine construction specialist of the DEME Gr
UKHO Celebrates World Hydrography Day (UK)
The UK Hydrographic Office internal celebration of this year’s World Hydrography Day took place on Friday 16 September. Every year the International Hydrographic Organization and its member states’ Hydrographic Offices celebrate World Hydrography Day. This is an important opportunity to increase the
UK: DECC Seeks Consultancy Services
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) recently announced that it wished to procure specialised environmental and engineering consultancy services to support its functions relating to the regulation of offshore oil, gas and condensate exploration, production and decommissioning activitie
Norway: Vestdavit to Provide Extra-long Outreach Davits for PGS’s Seismic Vessels
Norway-based boat handling system and specialised davit supplier Vestdavit has been contracted by Mitsubishi Heavy Industry on behalf of Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) to design and supply extra-long outreach workboat/lifeboat/FRC davits for PGS’s 5th generation Ramform new building seismic vessels. T
Norway: Vestdavit to Supply Extra-Long Outreach Davits for Ramform Seismic Vessels
Norway-based boat handling system and specialised davit supplier Vestdavit has been contracted by Mitsubishi Heavy Industry on behalf of Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) to design and supply extra-long outreach workboat/lifeboat/FRC davits for PGS’s 5th generation Ramform new building seismic vessels. T
Norway: Vestdavit to Supply Davits for PGS’ Seismic Vessels
Norway-based boat handling system and specialised davit supplier Vestdavit has been contracted by Mitsubishi Heavy Industry on behalf of Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) to design and supply extra-long outreach workboat/lifeboat/FRC davits for PGS’s 5th generation Ramform new building seismic vessels. T
Turkish Vessel to Carry Out Surveys Offshore Northern Cyprus
A Turkish oil exploration vessel left the Aegean port of Izmir on Friday to carry out surveys off northern Cyprus amid tensions with Greek…