Business & Finance
Banks Play Great Role in Renewable Energy Development (Luxembourg)
The renewable energy sector in Europe would have been in dire straits over the last two and a half years, were it not for the role public… (climatespectator) [mappress] Source: climatespectator, August 10, 2011
Germany: Scuba Divers Go Green
A new green standard for the scuba diving industry will promote businesses that protect the ocean… (sustainablebusiness) [mappress] Source: sustainablebusiness, August 10, 2011;
Nautricity Tests its Tidal Energy Device (UK)
The United Kingdom’s coastlines have been a testing ground for tidal energy for years. This summer, Londoners are giving river power a go… (smartplanet)
France: Bourbon Reports Q2 Revenues of USD 354 Million
Bourbon announced second quarter 2011 results. “The steady increase in the fleet’s utilization rates, particularly in shallow water offshore, illustrates the recovery of the offshore market and our clients’ recognition of the performance of our vessels. Although significant, the improvement in daily
France: Bourbon Revenues up 18.8 pct in 2Q 2011
Bourbon published second quarter 2011 results. ““The steady increase in the fleet’s utilization rates, particularly in shallow water offshore, illustrates the recovery of the offshore market and our clients’ recognition of the performance of our vessels. Although significant, the improvement in dail
First Subsea Appoints John Shaw as New Global Sales and Business Development Manager (UK)
First Subsea Ltd, has appointed John Shaw as global sales and business development manager. Formerly head of Engineered Products Group at Trelleborg Offshore, he will be responsible for developing First Subsea’s innovative ball and taper connector business worldwide. In addition to the Ballgrab rang
Subsea 7 Releases Second Quarter and Half Year 2011 Results (UK)
Subsea 7 S.A. (formerly Acergy S.A.) announced today results for the second quarter and first half 2011 which ended on June 30, 2011. The combination between Acergy S.A. and Subsea 7 Inc. completed on January 7, 2011. Upon completion, Acergy S.A. was renamed Subsea 7 S.A. As a result of the combinat
Russia: Zelenodolsk Shipyard Launches Two Vessels
Zelenodolsk Shipyard launched two vessels on the eve of the Russian Navy Day – sea-going tug MB-12 and anti-terror boat Grachonok, told the yard’s press service to Central Navy Portal. The shipyard effectively executes this year’s production program building ships both for Russian Navy and for expor
Norway: Statoil Gets Consent to Use Deepsea Atlantic on Gullfaks
Statoil has received consent to use the Deepsea Atlantic mobile facility for production drilling on Gullfaks. The consent relates to drilling and completion of three wells (34/10 F-3 AH, 34/10 F-1 H and 34/10 G-4) in production licence 050. The expected start up is 10 September 2011 (34/10 F-3 AH) a
PSA Norway Carries Out Maintenance Management Audit on Brage
From 14-17 June 2011, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) carried out an audit of maintenance management on Brage. Background During our audit in 2010, the status of maintenance management in Statoil EPN and associated challenges was presented to us in several meetings. It emerged that Stato
JV Van Oord, Dredging International Australia Acquire Contract for Gladstone Western Basin Dredging
Van Oord Australia Pty Ltd and Dredging International (Australia) Pty Ltd, member of the DEME Group, have been awarded a third contract for the Western Basin Main Works Dredging at the Port of Gladstone. This third contract signed with the Gladstone Ports Corporation on 15th July 2011 represents a v
UK: Ensco Takes Delivery of ENSCO 8504 Ultra-Deepwater Rig
Ensco plc announced today that it has taken delivery of ENSCO 8504, the fifth of the seven ENSCO 8500 Series rigs constructed by Keppel FELS Limited in Singapore. After mobilizing to Brunei to complete deepwater sea trials and final outfitting, ENSCO 8504 will commence a previously announced drillin
Chevron Awards RBG with QAQC Inspection Contract (UK)
RBG, as a result of a bid exercise, has been awarded a three year contract to provide Chevron North Sea Limited (“Chevron”) with global QA/QC (quality assurance/quality control) inspection services. RBG have provided similar inspection services to Chevron since 2002. The contract involves the provis
UK: Ensco Takes Delivery of ENSCO 8504 Ultra-Deepwater Rig
Ensco plc announced today that it has taken delivery of ENSCO 8504, the fifth of the seven ENSCO 8500 Series rigs constructed by Keppel FELS Limited in Singapore. After mobilizing to Brunei to complete deepwater sea trials and final outfitting, ENSCO 8504 will commence a previously announced drillin