Business & Finance
ASV Receives Contract from Thales UK
Autonomous Surface Vehicles Ltd (ASV Ltd) has won a contract from Thales UK to develop a re-configurable Unmanned Surface Vehicle Countermeasures (MCM) operations. The vehicle designed in conjunction with Thales engineers is a modified version of on ASV’s C-Sweep USV design. The vessel will meet a n
WorleyParsons Names Andrew Wood as CEO (Australia)
WorleyParsons Chairman, Ron McNeilly, today announces that the Board of the company has appointed Andrew Wood as WorleyParsons’ Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective at the conclusion of the company’s 2012 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 23 October 2012. At that time Wood will als
MCA: Twelve Ships Under Detention (UK)
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 12 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during May 2012 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection. Latest monthly figures show that there were six new detentions of foreign flagged ships in UK ports during May 20
Bowtech Wins Supply Contract from Allseas (Switzerland)
Bowtech Products Ltd., a market leading manufacturer and supplier of cameras, LED lighting, emergency relocation strobes, connectors, fiber optic multiplexers and slip rings for use in underwater or hazardous area applications, to any ocean depth, has announced that in partnership with N-Seatec Subs
Oil States Industries Acquires Piper Valve Systems (USA)
Oil States International, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Oil States Industries, Inc., has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire Piper Valve Systems, Ltd. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Piper Valve Systems designs and manufactures high pressure valves and manif
Sanfu Shipyard Hosts Naming Ceremony for Two Bulk Carriers, China
In the afternoon of June 28th 2012, naming ceremony of two 16.900 DWT Bulk Carriers was held at Sanfu shipyard. It is known that the delivery-related document for 7# 16.900 DWT was signed one day ahead of the naming ceremony. The delivery-related document for 8# 16.900 DWT was signed on the same day
UK: Harland and Wolff Completes SeaRose Dry-Docking Project
Belfast based Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries Ltd has successfully completed the refurbishment of the SeaRose FPSO (floating production, storage and offloading vessel). Owned and operated by Canada-based Husky Energy, the SeaRose FPSO, which measures 272m by 46m, has been docked in Harland and Wo
USA: USNS Zeus Vessel to Start Survey for Underwater Cable Project
According to The Sacramento Bee, the Pentagon is devising plans to lay about $40 million underwater fiber-optic cable from Guantanamo Bay to South Florida because of the military’s preparations for detonations and other operations at the Navy base for the long term. Navy Capt. Kirk Hibbert stated: “
APM Terminals’ Cai Mep Transforming Vietnamese Ports
Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT) has been operational for only a year and despite having five competing terminals within the Cai Mep port area, CMIT will handle close to 600,000 TEU in 2012, representing 50% of the volumes currently moving through the port. “Our productivity has already reached
Magma Seeks Engineers for North Sea Projects
Magma Products, a leading oil and gas engineering consultancy, has announced it has secured North Sea projects with a potential value of £15m and is looking to recruit engineers. Magma has secured framework agreements with four international oil companies to deliver engineering, commissioning and st
Dolphin’s Two Vessels Operate with 12 Streamer Configurations (Norway)
Dolphin Group ASA announced that their flagship vessels Polar Duke and Polar Duchess are both operating with 12 streamer configurations. Both crews reached this milestone during week commencing 2nd July in an almost seamless display of teamwork and cooperation. This illustrates and further proves th
UK: SeaRose FPSO Sails Back to Newfoundland Waters
Belfast based Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries Ltd has successfully completed the refurbishment of the SeaRose FPSO (floating production, storage and offloading vessel). Owned and operated by Canada-based Husky Energy, the SeaRose FPSO, which measures 272m by 46m, has been docked in Harland and Wo
Norway: Apply Sørco Bags Subsea Modifications Contract from Statoil
Apply Sørco has been awarded a contract by Statoil for topside modifications related to subsea compression on Gullfaks. The project will increase the wellhead pressure and production from the field. The contract includes installation of new equipment and technical solutions on the platform to operat
Apply Sørco Wins Gullfaks Topsides Modifications Contract (Norway)
Apply Sørco has been awarded a contract by Statoil for topside modifications related to subsea compression on Gullfaks field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. The project will increase the wellhead pressure and production from the field. The contract includes installation of new equipment an