Business & Finance
Hamburg Süd to Rationalise its Services Between North Europe and Eastern Mediterranean
In response to unfavourable trading conditions, Hamburg Süd will rationalise its services between North Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. From the first week of August onwards, the existing two-sling concept is to be reconfigured with the aim to ensure the same comprehensive port coverage while
Dutch Heavy Lift Specialist Jumbo Adds New Vessel to Its Fleet
An agreement has been signed with the Brodosplit shipyard in Split, Croatia, for the construction of a top segment heavy lift vessel. The construction of this new generation vessel confirms Jumbo’s position as market leader in heavy lift shipping. The new vessel will have a length of 152.60m and a b
Azerbaijan: SOCAR President Rolls out Red Carpet for ExxonMobil Officials
On July 13, SOCAR President Mr. Rovnag Abdullayev met with Mr. Phil Mulhall, ExxonMobil Regional Manager for Europe and the Caspian Region and Mr. Steven Mann, chief advisor on international issues. Mr. Abdullayev informed the guests on the latest achievements of Azerbaijan in the oil and gas indust
UK: Aquamarine Power Unveils Wave Energy Converter Oyster 800
The UK’s leadership in the development of wave-generated power continued apace as wave energy developer Aquamarine Power invited Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond MSP to unveil the Oyster 800, the company’s next-generation hydro-electric wave energy converter. 800kW device At a ceremony at Burn
Norway: AGR Extends Inspection and Certification Services Contract with Statoil
AGR Field Operations announced today that it had been awarded an extension worth approximately NOK 60 million by Statoil for Inspection and Certification of non-complex lifting equipment. The services will cover Statoil’s operations on the NCS, from Snøhvit in the North to Sleipner in the South. The
Norway: Ross Offshore Acquires Two Odfjell Drilling Companies
Ross Offshore acquires the two Odfjell Drilling companies Odfjell Well Management AS and Odfjell Well Management Consultants AS. The name of the combined company will be Ross Offshore. OWM has a strong position in all aspects of well management, from concept to close-out. Its subsidiary Odfjell Well
Norway: Ross Offshore Acquires Two Odfjell Drilling Companies
Ross Offshore acquires the two Odfjell Drilling companies Odfjell Well Management AS and Odfjell Well Management Consultants AS. The name of the combined company will be Ross Offshore. OWM has a strong position in all aspects of well management, from concept to close-out. Its subsidiary Odfjell Well
Norway: PSA Conducts Audit of Premier Oil
On 21 June 2011, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) conducted an audit of Premier Oil Norge AS (Premier). Background The background for this audit is the fact that this is the company’s first operated exploration well on the Norwegian shelf. The PSA prioritises follow-up of new players that
UK: Scrabster Harbour Redevelopment on Track
Work is due to get under way early next month on a £20 million redevelopment of Scrabster harbour… ( johnogroat ) [mappress] Source: Johnogroat, July 14, 2011;
The Netherlands: Fairstar Reports 100 pct Fleet Utilization for FJORD and FJELL
FAIRSTAR HEAVY TRANSPORT N.V. achieves 100% fleet utilization for FJORD and FJELL in Q2. Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. (FAIR) reported fleet utilization of 100% for FJORD and FJELL in its Q2 financial accounts released to the market today. The company reported operating profits for the quarter of US
GEO.xyz Expands its Fleet with New Vessel ‘GEOSURVEYOR VI’ (Belgium)
GEO.xyz announces the latest addition to it’s fleet of survey & support vessels. “GEOSURVEYOR VI” was delivered to GEO.xyz in June, the Belgian Head quartered company, specialising in hydrographic & geophysical surveys. The vessel is the third addition to GEO.xyz’s fleet of survey & support vessels
Finland: Turku Repair Yard Upgrades Akademik Fjodorov for Arctic Expeditions
Turku Repair Yard which is a subsidiairy of the concern BLRT Grupp upgraded once again a scientific ship for expeditions Akademik Fjodorov which participates in research of the Arctic. During works that continued for 30 days special geophysical equipment for seismic sounding of sea bottom contour an
France: Eurocopter Marks Delivery of 100th EC225 Helicopter to Bristow
Eurocopter yesterday marked the 100th delivery of an EC225, which was received by Bristow Group Inc. (Bristow) – the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry worldwide. The landmark EC225 was supplied in the oil and gas configuration, but it can be used by Bristow in o
UK: Aquamarine Power Unveils Wave Energy Converter Oyster 800
The UK’s leadership in the development of wave-generated power continued apace as wave energy developer Aquamarine Power invited Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond MSP to unveil the Oyster 800, the company’s next-generation hydro-electric wave energy converter. 800kW device At a ceremony at Burn