Business & Finance
The Netherlands: IHC Merwede Launches TSHD CHANG JIANG KOU 01
The naming and launch ceremony for the 12,000m³ trailing suction hopper dredger, CHANG JIANG KOU 01, took place on 10 September 2011 at the IHC Merwede shipyard in Kinderdijk, The Netherlands. IHC Merwede is building the impressive vessel for Yangtze Estuary Waterway Administration Bureau MOT, which
Fathom Systems Launches New Products (UK)
Fathom Commercial Diving expands its portfolio with four new exciting products : Digital Diver Communications System – Using the latest high fidelity digital signal processing techniques, precision analogue interfaces, fibre-optic network and both wireless and touchscreen user interfaces, these modu
USA: Technip Strengthens its Subsea Sector with Global Industries Acquisition
Technip announced today an agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Global Industries and reinforce its leadership in the fast-growing subsea segment of oil services. The two companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby Technip will pay US$8.00 per Global Industries shar
The Netherlands: Blue Offshore Starts Building of Second Subsea Cable Installation System
Blue Offshore, a specialist subsea construction contractor, have commenced with the building of their second cable installation system for delivery by Quarter 1 2012. Blue Offshore assist their customers with innovative standalone and module-based solutions to suit their particular project needs. Th
The Netherlands: Blue Offshore Awarded 2nd Contract from NSW
Blue Offshore has been awarded a second lease agreement for their subsea cable installation system by Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke GmbH (NSW) for 2013. The system includes the uniquely adaptable modular turntable system, loading arm assembly, tensioners, trackways, associated equipment and constructio
Shetland Coastguard Finds Lost Oceanographic Data Buoy (UK)
A large oceanographic data buoy from Newfoundland has been found off Shetland after it went missing during Hurricane Igor in September 2010. Shetland Coastguard was contacted by the stand by vessel Grampian Frontier reporting that they had recovered the large yellow one tonne bouy which had floated
Hydrex Provides Summary of its Underwater Operations (Belgium)
In the last few years Hydrex divers have carried out thruster operations on numerous occasions around the world. This article gives a summary of some of the more important ones. Replacement of azimuth thruster on crane barge in Gabon A Hydrex diver/technician team mobilized to an offshore crane barg
Troms Offshore AS’ Vessel Supports ENI at Marulk and Goliat Projects, Offshore Norway
Troms Offshore AS, a private shipping company operating offshore service vessels announced today that MV Troms Pollux started the 1st of September 2011 a long term contract to ENI Norway. The contract period is 4 years firm, with 2 yearly options thereafter. Troms Pollux will support the ENI drillin
Flexlife Showcases New Products at Offshore Europe (UK)
The past 3 days has seen Flexlife Research and Development team members demonstrating a number of new products and services to visitors at Offshore Europe 2011. Offshore Europe attracts a world-wide audience of industry leaders, engineers and technical specialists so has provided the perfect opportu
AF Group to Remove H7 Platform from German North Sea
The AF Group (AFG) has signed the contract for the “H7 Platform Removal Project”. The contract is signed with Statoil, on behalf of Gassco as operator for Gassled. The agreement covers planning, engineering, removal and demolition of the installation. The contract value is approx. NOK 420 million (U
Norway: Statoil Hires West Hercules Rig from Seadrill
Statoil has signed a contract with North Atlantic Norway to hire the West Hercules rig which can be used for exploration and production drilling internationally and on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). Statoil has signed an agreement with North Atlantic Norway Ltd (Norwegian Branch), a company
Norway-Based Nordic Maritime Services AS Announces Delivery of Two Chemical Tankers
Nordic Maritime Services announced the successful delivery of MT Amal on the 15th of June & MT Namsa on the 4th of August. The project is ongoing at SHINA shipyard with delivery of 11 IMO II purpose built chemical carriers whereof 5 ships has been delivered. National chemical carriers from Saudi Ara
Troms Offshore AS Vessel Supports ENI at Marulk and Goliat Projects, Offshore Norway
Troms Offshore AS, a private shipping company operating offshore service vessels announced today that MV Troms Pollux started the 1st of September 2011 a long term contract to ENI Norway. The contract period is 4 years firm, with 2 yearly options thereafter. Troms Pollux will support the ENI drillin
France: Grand Port Maritime de Marseille Announces Tender for Terminal Operation
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille has announced tender for design, construction and operation of a new Combined Multimodal Transport Terminal (CMTT) at the Marseille Port Eastern Basin, located adjunct to the MedEurope Container Terminal, known as ‘Mourepiane’. The tender is open to all individual op