Business & Finance
The Netherlands: U-Boat Worx Charters Two of Their Mini Submersibles
U-Boat Worx (UBW), the Dutch submersible manufacturer, now has two submersibles available for charter. UBW is empowering individuals and scientists to discover what lies beneath the unexplored surface of the sea. Clients can go on their own personal quest or simply enjoy the underwater scenery and a
Songa Offshore Receives LOA for its Newbuild Rig Songa Eclipse in Angola
Songa Offshore SE (“Songa” or “the Company”) announces that the Company has received a Letter of Award (“LOA) from one of the Major Oil Operator’s of West Africa for its newbuild ultra-deepwater semisubmersible, Songa Eclipse. The LOA is for an 18 month plus 1 well firm term in direct continuation o
UK: Fugro Acquires Six New Saab Seaeye ROV Systems
The Subsea Services Business Line of Fugro has added six new Saab Seaeye ROV systems to their worldwide ROV fleet in the first half of 2011 in a deal that sees Fugro continue their relationship with Saab Seaeye stretching back to the early 1990s. In addition to the six new ROV systems, Fugro has als
Norway: Statoil Gets Green Light to Use Ocean Vanguard in North Sea
Statoil has received consent to use the Ocean Vanguard mobile facility in the northern part of the North Sea. The consent relates to drilling of three production wells on Visund Sør. The plan is to partially complete all three wells, 34/8-V-4 BY1H/BY2H, 34/8-V-3 H, 34/8-V-1 BY1H/BY2H, with Ocean Van
The Netherlands: Dockwise Confirms Its First Contract for New Type 0 Vessel
Dockwise confirms its first contract for the new Type 0 vessel. By the end of 2012 and immediately upon delivery of the vessel by Hyundai Heavy Industries, the vessel will transport the Jack St. Malo platform hull from Korea to the US Gulf of Mexico. While initially in the form of an intent, the sel
Denmark: Noreco Sells its Interests in Siri Field to DONG Energy
Norwegian Energy Company (Noreco) has entered into an agreement to sell its interests in the Siri field in Denmark to DONG Energy. The agreement involves Noreco’s 50 percent interest in license 6/95 in Denmark, and the price is USD 13 million with effective date 1 July 2011. Noreco’s ownership in Si
Lithuania: Klaipėda Port Handles 18,4 Million Tons of Sea Born Cargo in First Half of 2011
Throughout six month of this year Klaipėda Port handled 18,4 million tons of sea born cargo, the overall cargo handling increase reached even 22,6 % if to compare with the corresponding period of the previous year. According to cargo handling turnover in Easter Coast Baltic Ports in the period of Ja
The Netherlands: Dockwise Inks Jack St. Malo Transport Deal with Chevron
Dockwise confirms its first contract for the new Type 0 vessel. By the end of 2012 and immediately upon delivery of the vessel by Hyundai Heavy Industries, the vessel will transport the Jack St. Malo platform hull from Korea to the US Gulf of Mexico. While initially in the form of an intent, the sel
Norway: BP Gets Approval to Use Maersk Reacher on Valhall
BP Norge AS (BP) has received consent to use the Maersk Reacher mobile facility for living quarters purposes and drilling on Valhall Flanke Nord and Sør. Before starting drilling, BP will use Maersk Reacher for approx. two months on Flanke Nord as a living quarters facility for 70 people working on
Dutch Fugro Expands its Fleet with Six New ROV Systems
The Subsea Services Business Line of Fugro has added six new Saab Seaeye ROV systems to their worldwide ROV fleet in the first half of 2011 in a deal that sees Fugro continue their relationship with Saab Seaeye stretching back to the early 1990s. In addition to the six new ROV systems, Fugro has als
UK: Fugro Acquires Six New Saab Seaeye ROV Systems
The Subsea Services Business Line of Fugro has added six new Saab Seaeye ROV systems to their worldwide ROV fleet in the first half of 2011 in a deal that sees Fugro continue their relationship with Saab Seaeye stretching back to the early 1990s. In addition to the six new ROV systems, Fugro has als
UK: COO Leaves Bowleven for Personal Reasons
Bowleven, the West Africa focused oil and gas exploration group traded on AIM, announces the departure of John Morrow, Group COO, for personal reasons. Following a hand over period, Non Executive Director, Phil Tracy, who has extensive operations experience, will assume the role of Operations Direct
The Netherlands: VPI Protects EMEC Cables
Vos Prodect Innovations has completed the production of articulated pipes for the new cable of European Marine Energy Centre. The PRO-PIPES are used in all kind of harsh environments. The Pro-Pipes add weight to the cable which is beneficiary for the cables to keep the as-laid position. Easy to asse
Norway: Statoil Contracts Bergen Group for Delivery of Two Gantry Cranes
Bergen Group Dreggen AS has been awarded a new contract from Statoil for the delivery of two gantry cranes with a capacity of 280 metric tons in joint lifting operations. The cranes will be used at Statoil`s new test facility for subsea compressors at Kårstø in Rogaland, Norway. The total order valu