Business & Finance
UK: EnQuest Appoints New Non-Executive Director
EnQuest PLC announces the appointment of Phil Nolan as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 August 2012. Phil has held a number of senior positions in the oil & gas sector including serving as executive director of BG Group plc and chief executive officer of Transco, in addition to his previo
Norway: Bergen to Convert Fjord Line’s Ferries to Single LNG Engine Systems
Fjord Line has awarded Bergen Group Fosen a supplementary contract for the two cruise ferries currently under construction. The contract comprises a conversion to single LNG engine systems. The LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) will then be the only fuel source for both vessels already from the first day
Australia: AGR Secures Woodside Reservoir Development Advisory Role
AGR has been appointed to advise the Vice President of Reservoir Development at Woodside Energy. The role will see AGR work with Woodside to source industry best practice to maximise asset value and review Woodside petro-technical resourcing strategies to identify where AGR may be able to enhance ex
Ocean Renewable Power Unveils TidGen Power System (USA)
Portland-based tidal energy expert, Ocean Renewable Power Co., will unveil its first full-scale commercial unit of the TidGen™ Power System on Tuesday, writes Press Herald news portal. This newly developed 180 kilowatt unit will be installed on the Cobscook seafloor sometimes next month. “Maine is w
Cargotec Signs Marine Equipment Repair Agreement with HEISCO (Kuwait)
Cargotec has recently signed an exclusive marine equipment repair agreement with the major engineering, procurement and construction contracting company, Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding Co (HEISCO). As a result, Cargotec (ARE) LLC will now station a service engineer and technician at HEI
UK: Expro Wins Extended Well Testing Contract in Bentley Field
Leading international oilfield services company Expro has been awarded a contract to provide equipment and services in support of Xcite Energy’s 90 day extended well test in the Bentley Field. Located in Block 9/3b. 160km’s east of the Shetlands, the Bentley Field is said to contain 116 million barr
Expro Bags Well Services Contract for Bentley Field (UK)
Leading international oilfield services company Expro has been awarded a contract to provide equipment and services in support of Xcite Energy’s 90 day extended well test in the Bentley Field. Located in Block 9/3b. 160km’s east of the Shetlands, the Bentley Field is said to contain 116 million barr
Norway: Statoil Fulfills PSA’s Gullfaks C Order
Following the serious well incident on Gullfaks C in May 2010, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) outlined an extensive order for Statoil. After close follow-up of work and measures, the PSA believes Statoil has implemented appropriate improvement measures following the incident, and now co
Navgathi Wins Shipbuilding Supervision Contract from South Korea
Navgathi Marine Design & Constructions pvt. Ltd has won a major deal on New shipbuilding supervision with a leading International container liner. Navgathi recently announced the the big deal won “New shipbuilding project management of eight container ships commencing construction in S.Korea”. “Four
PSA: Statoil Implements Appropriate Measures Following Gullfaks C Incident (Norway)
Following the serious well incident on Gullfaks C in May 2010, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) outlined an extensive order for Statoil. After close follow-up of work and measures, the PSA believes Statoil has implemented appropriate improvement measures following the incident, and now co
Norway: Aker Solutions to Supply Complete Drilling Equipment for Seadrill’s New Rig
Aker Solutions has signed a contract with Hyundai Heavy Industries to supply a complete drilling equipment topside package to a new semi-submersible drilling rig the South Korean yard is building for Seadrill, the rig operator. The contract includes an option to supply one more drilling equipment pa
South Korea: Aker Solutions Secures Drilling Equipment Order from HHI
Aker Solutions has signed a contract with Hyundai Heavy Industries to supply a complete drilling equipment topside package to a new semi-submersible drilling rig the South Korean yard is building for Seadrill, the rig operator. The contract includes an option to supply one more drilling equipment pa
Salvage Operations Continue on MSC FLAMINIA in Mid Atlantic
Fire fighting, salvage operations, continue on the abandoned container ship mid-Atlantic after last week’s cargo explosion Three tugboats with fire-fighting ability are now at the scene. After the arrival of the second firefighting tugboat, a party of four salvage specialists has boarded MSC FLAMINI
Star Bulk Announces Incident Involving STAR POLARIS Near Dangjin Port, South Korea
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. on Friday announced that the STAR POLARIS sustained main engine failure while sailing from the port Dangjin, South Korea. The Vessel is currently docked in South Korea where it is undergoing repairs. The Company expects these repairs to be completed in approximately four mon