Business & Finance
Norway: Statoil Selects Aibel for Troll Redevelopment
Statoil has awarded Aibel a contract for modules and modifications for two new pre-compressors on the Troll A platform in the North Sea. The contract is worth an estimated NOK 2.7 billon (USD 478.4 million). Statoil and its partners in the Troll licence on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) decid
Norway: Kongsberg’s New Innovative Solution Displays Seismic Streamers over AIS
The Kongsberg Maritime owned AIS and position reference specialist Kongsberg Seatex has developed a solution to display the size and shape of seismic streamers over standard AIS. With this information available to all vessels in the survey area, this new development has the potential to enhance safe
The Netherlands: Chevalier Floatels to Develop New Concept for Windpark Accommodation
Chevalier Floatels, together with Holland Shipyards and Atlas Ship Delivery, has recently engaged in the development of a new concept for accommodation in offshore windparks. Chevalier Floatels already has considerable experience in the offshore accommodation market, and therefore knows what the cli
Norway: Kongsberg Upgrades eBird System
The sophisticated eBird® system for lateral, vertical and roll streamer control in marine seismic acquisition has received an advanced functionality upgrade that enables the simple replacement of wings for different operational applications. By utilizing Kongsberg Maritime’s world leading technology
Norway: STX OSV Wins Contract to Build Three Advanced Stern Trawler Vessels for Aker Seafoods
STX OSV Holdings Limited, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, announces that it has secured new contracts for the design and construction of three advanced stern trawlers for Aker Seafoods ASA. The total contract value is approximately NOK 750 mill
Norway: Kongsberg Enhances eBird Concept with Release of AcuWing
The sophisticated eBird® system for lateral, vertical and roll streamer control in marine seismic acquisition has received an advanced functionality upgrade that enables the simple replacement of wings for different operational applications. By utilizing Kongsberg Maritime’s world leading technology
Norway: TTS Group to Supply Pipe Handling Equipment for EDC Jack-up
TTS Group ASA’ subsidiary TTS Energy AS has signed a contract with EDC, Egyptian Drilling Company, for various pipe handling equipment. The contract has a value of USD 4,4 million. The equipment will be installed onboard one of EDC`s Jack Up drilling rig within June 2012. “In accordance with our str
Germany: TTS Marine Division Signs Winch Systems Contract with HHI
Through its subsidiary TTS Marine GmbH in Bremen, TTS Group ASA has signed a contract worth approximately 25m NOK. The contract with Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea concerns delivery of electric-driven winch systems for 4 container carriers for a German owner. The delivery will take place wi
Central Cape Breton Community Ventures to Submit Iona Tidal Energy Proposal (USA)
Central Cape Breton Community Ventures Inc. wants to develop a multimillion-dollar marine research centre at the Port of Iona, which is… (capebretonpost) [mappress] Source: capebretonpost, September 19, 2011
Viktor Lenac Wins Contract to Convert SHCV Sampson into Crane and Pipelay Vessel (Croatia)
Viktor Lenac Shipyard has been recently awarded a contract for the conversion of the vessel SHCV “SAMPSON” (managed by Cyprus’s „VShips“ and Great Britain’s „Zafiro Marine“) by “CARVAL INVESTORS”, a leading global alternative investment manager. The existing vessel is an offshore gas and oil field i
Croatia: Viktor Lenac Undertakes Conversion of SHCV ‘SAMPSON’
Viktor Lenac Shipyard has been recently awarded a contract for the conversion of the vessel SHCV “SAMPSON” (managed by Cyprus’s „VShips“ and Great Britain’s „Zafiro Marine“) by “CARVAL INVESTORS”, a leading global alternative investment manager. The existing vessel is an offshore gas and oil field i
UK: Lloyd’s Register Course – Basic Principles of Materials, Welding and NDE for Existing Ships
Lloyd’s Register is offering training courses in the properties of marine materials, welding techniques and non destructive examination (NDE), some of the cornerstones of ship construction, repair and maintenance. The course, Basic Principles of Materials, Welding and NDE for Existing Ships, has bee
Croatia: Viktor Lenac to Convert SHCV Sampson into Crane and Pipelay Vessel
Viktor Lenac Shipyard has been recently awarded a contract for the conversion of the vessel SHCV “SAMPSON” by Carval Investors, a global alternative investment manager. The existing vessel is an offshore gas and oil field installation vessel, built in 2010. It is 180 m long and 32 m wide, carrying a
The Netherlands: Vitters Shipyard Receives New Order for 33.4 m Super Yacht Inoui
Vitters Shipyard announces the new build of a spectacular performance sloop designed by Philippe Briand. Inoui, a 33.4 meter (110 ft) composite sloop, will be the fourth carbon super yacht built by this Dutch yard. The hull is currently being constructed at Green Marine in Hythe, and will arrive at