Business & Finance
WHOI Names New CFO (USA)
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) has appointed Jeffrey Fernandez to the position of Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance. Fernandez assumed his post July 23. Fernandez joins WHOI after nearly 30 years with the University of California, most recently serving as the Chi
Australia: Alcatel-Lucent, TSC Provide Communications System for Prelude FLNG Facility
Alcatel-Lucent together with the Technip Samsung Consortium (TSC) is set to provide an advanced communications system for Shell’s new Prelude ‘floating liquefied natural gas’ (FLNG) facility, the first of its kind in the world. The system will enhance the safety and efficiency of operations and prov
AGR’s Innovations Nominated in ONS 2012 Innovation Awards (Norway)
Two innovations from AGR are in the running for a prestigious industry award. Both the Managed Pressure Cementing system (MPC®) and (EC-Drill®) Managed Pressure Drilling system from AGR’s Enhanced Drilling Solutions division have been nominated in the ONS 2012 Innovation Awards. The ONS show will be
UK: Trapoil Provides Operational Update on Its 2012/13 Drilling Programme
Trapoil, the independent oil and gas exploration and appraisal company focused on the UK Continental Shelf (“UKCS”) region of the North Sea, provides an operational update in relation to its 2012/13 drilling programme, its proposed acquisition of a working interest in the Trent East Terrace (“TET”)
Graig Receives First Seahorse 35 Class Vessel from China
Cardiff-based Graig Group has taken delivery of the 35,000 dwt handysize bulk carrier Graig Cardiff, the first of two Seahorse 35 class vessels building for Graig and partners at Jiangdong Shipyard, Wu Hu, China. The Graig Cardiff is entered into the Lauritzen Bulkers pool and is currently on her ma
Australia: PTTEP Reports Successful Drilling Results of Maple-2 Appraisal Well
PTTEP reports the successful drilling results of the appraisal well, Maple-2. The well is located in Cash-Maple field (Permit AC/RL7) in the Timor Sea of Australia. The well was drilled to a total depth of 4,150 metres on July 1, 2012. The flow rate testing indicates the rate of approximately 30 mil
SCI Takes Over First of Four Bulk Carriers Ordered from China
On 20th July, 2012 the Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) accepted delivery of a Panamax Bulk carrier, m.v. Vishva Anand. The vessel is the first vessel of the four Panamax bulk carriers ordered by SCI with STX (Dalian) Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., China. Orders for these vessels were placed in Augu
Neptune Appoints New COO (Australia)
Neptune Marine Services Limited announced that Mr Vincent Allegre will begin work with Neptune in August 2012 in the role of Chief Operating Officer. Mr Allegre will report to Chief Executive Officer Robin King, and is a key appointment in support of Neptune’s future growth plans. Mr Allegre has mor
UK: PD Ports Short Listed for Four Prestigious Industry Awards
The PD Ports Group announce that it has been short listed for four prestigious port and logistics awards within the space of one week. The ports and logistics company was two weeks ago short listed by leading container industry publication Containerisation International (CI) for its Terminal Operato
Noble Homer Ferrington to Drill Gabriella License Offshore Israel
Adira Energy Ltd. announces that Modiin Energy L.P, on behalf of the Gabriella License consortium, including Adira and Brownstone Energy, has executed a detailed drilling contract with Noble International Ltd (“Noble Drilling”). The Agreement provides for the drilling of the Gabriella License by the
Acta Marine Provides Vessels for German Oilfield
Acta Marine has been awarded new contracts to provide all supply and support vessels for the Mittelplate Drilling and Production Island. Mittelplate is Germany’s largest oilfield and is located in the Wadden Sea tidelands, a unique and sensitive natural environment. The implementation of the highest
USA: Integrated Voice and Data Communications for ‘Carnival Breeze’
MTN Satellite Communications (MTN), the global provider of communications, connectivity and content services to remote locations around the world and Wireless Maritime Services (WMS), the world leader in cellular service to the cruise line and ferry industry, yesterday announced unprecedented servic
Germany: Acta Marine Provides Supply and Support Vessels for Mittelplate Field
Acta Marine has been awarded new contracts to provide all supply and support vessels for the Mittelplate Drilling and Production Island. Mittelplate is Germany’s largest oilfield and is located in the Wadden Sea tidelands, a unique and sensitive natural environment. The implementation of the highest
RESOLVE Completes Removal of LPG Cargo from Wrecked Freighter in Taiwan Strait
Following weeks of preparation and more than seven days of intensive, round-the-clock operations, RESOLVE Salvage & Fire, (ASIA) Pte Ltd. announced that more than 1000 MT of volatile LPG 1- Butene have been removed from the stranded and wrecked freighter LPG OBERON in the Taiwan Strait. The Thailand