Business & Finance
Sanco Shipping Norway Contracts MAN to Power Seismic Vessel
MAN Diesel & Turbo signed a contract on 7 July 2011 in Frederikshavn, Denmark for the supply of 4 × MAN 8L32/40 engines to power a seismic vessel ordered by Sanco Shipping of Norway. The vessel will be built by Kleven Maritime at Myklebust shipyard in southern Norway and is scheduled for delivery by
Sanco Shipping Norway Contracts MAN to Power Seismic Vessel
MAN Diesel & Turbo signed a contract on 7 July 2011 in Frederikshavn, Denmark for the supply of 4 × MAN 8L32/40 engines to power a seismic vessel ordered by Sanco Shipping of Norway. The vessel will be built by Kleven Maritime at Myklebust shipyard in southern Norway and is scheduled for delivery by
The Netherlands: Diving Support Vessel Don Daniel Arrives at De Hoop’s Fitting Out Quay in Rotterdam
Last week, Saturday the 12th August, the 105 meter Diving Support Vessel “Don Daniel” arrived at De Hoop’s fitting out quay in Rotterdam. Today the wheelhouse, funnel/boomrest and lifeboats where lifted on again. These items where taken off so the vessel could pass the bridges from Lobith to Rotterd
Narec Awards Geophysical Survey Contract to EGS (UK)
National Renewable Energy Centre Limited (“Narec”) Awarded Geophysical Survey Contract to EGS International Limited. EGS is to undertake a geophysical survey for the Blyth Offshore wind demonstrator project. EGS will: Provide vessels and equipment suitable for undertaking geophysical survey at site,
Scotland: Government Carries Out Multiple Marine Wildlife Surveys
A series of surveys to increase knowledge of Scotland’s marine life is due to be carried out, the Scottish government has said… (bbc) [mappress] Source: bbc, August 15, 2011;
AHT FAIRMOUNT EXPEDITION Assists Drifting Vessel in Shipping Lane of English Channel
On the early evening of August 10th 2011, Capt. W.A. van der Kort onboard Ocean Going Salvage AHT FAIRMOUNT EXPEDITION was requested to change course to assist a drifting vessel in the shipping lane of the English channel, by Dover Coastguard. During bad weather ,container vessel MV KATJA suffered a
Norway: STX OSV Doubles Q2 Operating Profit to USD 77 Million
TX OSV Holdings Limited, a major global designer and shipbuilder of offshore and specialized vessels headquartered in Norway, announces its results for the second quarter and first half ended 30 June 2011. Financial and Operating Review Compared to corresponding periods in 2010, STX OSV’s operating
PSA Norway Audits Employee Participation in Transocean’s HSE Management
From 3 March to 21 June 2011, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) audited employee participation in Transocean’s HSE management Background In recent years, the PSA has directed special attention at partite cooperation and facilitation for employee participation in the petroleum activities. P
Germany: Jungerhans’s New Container Ship Begins its Maiden Voyage
The latest container ship new building, completing the fleet of ships managed by Jüngerhans Maritime Services, has begun its maiden voyage from China to Europe with a full cargo of empty containers. Upon delivery of the vessel by Jiangdong shipyard located in the Chinese province of Wuhu, the journe
UK: Shell Says Gannet Oil Leak Under Control
Shell U.K. Limited confirmed the oil leak in a flow line to Gannet Alpha platform is under control. The subsea well was shut in on Wednesday and the flowline on the seabed is now isolated and depressurized. Leakage of oil has been considerably reduced. “Shell takes all spills seriously, regardless o
Switzerland: Transocean Offers to Buy Aker Drilling for USD 1.4 Billion
Transocean Services AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Transocean Ltd., today announced an all cash voluntary offer for 100 percent of the shares of Aker Drilling ASA for NOK 26.50 per share. The Board of Directors of Aker Drilling has unanimously recommended that its shareholders accept the Offer. On
Shell Says Gannet Oil Leak Under Control (UK)
Shell U.K. Limited confirmed the oil leak in a flow line to Gannet Alpha platform is under control. The subsea well was shut in on Wednesday and the flowline on the seabed is now isolated and depressurized. Leakage of oil has been considerably reduced. “Shell takes all spills seriously, regardless o
STX EBITDA up 70 pct in 1H 2011 (Norway)
STX OSV Holdings Limited (“STX OSV” or “the Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a major global designer and shipbuilder of offshore and specialized vessels headquartered in Norway, announces its results for the second quarter (“2Q 2011”) and first half ended 30 June 2011 (“1H
UK: Shell Says Gannet Oil Leak Under Control
Shell U.K. Limited confirmed the oil leak in a flow line to Gannet Alpha platform is under control. The subsea well was shut in on Wednesday and the flowline on the seabed is now isolated and depressurized. Leakage of oil has been considerably reduced. “Shell takes all spills seriously, regardless o