Business & Finance
Ensco Orders New Drillship in South Korea
Given rising customer demand, Ensco plc has exercised one of two options for an additional advanced-capability DP3 ultra-deepwater drillship based on the Samsung GF12000 hull design. The vessel, ENSCO DS-9, will be the seventh Samsung DP3 drillship in the Ensco fleet, extending the benefits of Ensco
Ensco Orders Another Drillship in South Korea
Given rising customer demand, Ensco plc (NYSE: ESV) has exercised one of two options for an additional advanced-capability DP3 ultra-deepwater drillship based on the Samsung GF12000 hull design. The vessel, ENSCO DS-9, will be the seventh Samsung DP3 drillship in the Ensco fleet, extending the benef
Germany: EvoLogics Develops Special Edition Underwater Acoustic Modems
EvoLogics GmbH, a german manufacturer of underwater communication and positioning equipment, developed Special Edition underwater acoustic modems for a russian research facility. Providing all the benefits of the standard EvoLogics S2CR modem range, the new EvoLogics S2CR 8/16 SE and 40/80 SE Specia
Russia: Ust-Luga Port’s Half Year Cargo Turnover Exceeds Last Year Results
Between January and May 2012, the cargo turnover of Ust-Luga Port amounted to 15,272,645.140 tons and exceeded that of the same period last year by factor of 2.2. The car transshipment volume for the same period grew by 53% and reached 72,768 pieces. In May 2012, the port transshipped 4,450,225.241
USA: Robert B. Wetta of WEDA Presents Annual Report
Mr. Robert B. Wetta President of the Western Dredging Association called the meeting to Order at 1:25 pm Tuesday June 12, 2012 and presented the Annual Report that covers the period from June 7, 2011 until June 12, 2012. The President presented the following: “During the period of this report WEDA M
Bilbao Port to Get New Cruise Terminal at Getxo (Spain)
The Bilbao Port Authority has awarded SATO, a civil engineering company, the contract for the building of a new cruise terminal at Getxo at a cost of 13.8 million euros, with a 16-month completion period. The works are scheduled to commence at the end of the summer. The new terminal will be built in
ICS Opposes 1,000 Mile Routing Measure in Mozambique Channel (UK)
At a meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation (2- 6 July in London) the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – which represents global shipowners and 80% of the world merchant fleet – will be opposing a proposal to establish a new recommended
Maersk: 40 Years of Oil Production (Denmark)
4 July 2012 marks Maersk Oil’s 40 years anniversary as an oil producing company by the launch of a book charting the history of the company through anecdotes of current and former employees. Maersk Oil invites shareholders to celebrate the day at Esplanaden. In the book Maersk Oil – under the surfac
MPE Announces 22nd Licencing Round on Norwegian Shelf
Today, 26 June, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) has announced the 22 nd licensing round on the Norwegian shelf. Eighty-six blocks/parts of blocks are being announced in this round; 14 in the Norwegian Sea and 72 in the Barents Sea. “The interest in exploring in the Barents Sea has increas
New Contracts for Solstad’s AHTS Vessels (Norway)
Statoil ASA has exercised its option to extend their present contract with Solstad Offshore ASA (SOFF), for hire of the large AHTS “Normand Ferking” (build -07) for 1 year. With this extension the vessel will be on contract to September 2013. Statoil still holds options to extend with further 2 x 1
Harris CapRock Wins VSAT Contract Renewal from Brasdril (Brazil)
Harris CapRock Communications, a global provider of fully managed communications for remote and harsh environments, has signed a four-year renewal contract with major drilling contractor Brasdril for turnkey, Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) communications to 13 of its semisubmersibles and drills
Italy: Saipem Secures New Drilling Contracts Worth USD 500 Million
Saipem has been awarded new offshore and onshore drilling contracts worth approximately $500 million. In offshore drilling, Saipem has signed a two year extension of the contract with Eni for the charter of Perro Negro 8, which is engaged in activities offshore Italy in the Adriatic Sea. The contrac
Harris CapRock Equips Brasdril’s Offshore Fleet with VSAT Systems
Harris CapRock Communications, a global provider of fully managed communications for remote and harsh environments, has signed a four-year renewal contract with major drilling contractor Brasdril for turnkey, Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) communications to 13 of its semisubmersibles and drills
UAE: International Consultants Tour Marfa Port Before Submitting Bids
Seven international consultants have been given a guided tour of Marfa Port in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi prior to submitting bids to develop the site. ADPC aims to continue its drive in the Western Region to improve facilities for fishermen and leisure users at this and other ports. The expert