Business & Finance
UK: Aubin Launches Renewables Installation System at All Energy
Aubin, a leading independent supplier of specialist chemicals to the energy industry, is launching a new installation system for the renewables market at this year’s All Energy exhibition. The new Hybrid Gel system, which can be seen in action at stand AB7 in the Aberdeen City & Shire Pavilion at Al
GSP Secures Drilling Contract for Its Jack-Up Rig Offshore Romania
MODU GSP Prometeu provides offshore light workover, support for well services and accommodation services under a new contract with OMV – Petrom. The offshore drilling rig operates on the Romanian Black Sea continental shelf. GSP Prometeu will operate under the current contract until October 2012. GS
The Netherlands: Total Awards Extensive Platform IRM Contract to Bluestream Offshore
For the second year in a row Bluestream has been awarded the yearly inspection, repair and maintenance program of 21 platforms and 10 subsea domes in the Dutch sector of Total E&P Nederland B.V.. This yearly campaign consists of 3 major phases. All work will be conducted from DSV VOS Shelter. The VO
The Netherlands: Bluestream Offshore Wins Total E&P IRM Contract
For the second consecutive year Bluestream has been awarded the yearly inspection program of 21 platforms and 10 subsea domes in the Dutch sector of Total E&P Nederland B.V. This yearly campaign consists of 3 major phases. All work will be conducted from DSV VOS Shelter. The VOS Shelter was mobilize
India: Cairn’s Platforms Need Blasting and Painting
Cairn Energy India Pty Ltd., the Operator of the Offshore Ravva block located off the east coast of India has announced that two of its platforms in the field need blasting and painting. The company has called experienced contractors to file their Expression Of Interests for the job that is expected
UK: QinetiQ Provides Test Facilities for Innovative Semi-Submersible MSV Explorer
QinetiQ’s Ocean Basin provides the perfect platform for the successful testing and commercial demonstration of an innovative semi-submersible. QinetiQ, a world leading provider of a range of maritime services, has provided test and demonstration facilities for MSV Explorer, an innovative sea going s
China: Qingdao Hyundai Launches New Multipurpose Dry Cargo Vessel
On May 22, 2012 Qingdao Hyundai Shipbuilding organized launching and naming ceremony for the multipurpose dry cargo vessel Yashma (Jasper). The 5,039 DWT ship of DCV36 Project is the final vessel of ten newbuilds ordered by VBTH. Unlike previous dry cargo vessels series (RSD44 and RSD49 projects) bu
UAE: Prelude FLNG Project Initiated with Turret Steel Cutting
Drydocks World, the established international player in ship repair, conversion, new building and offshore construction, announced that Shell’s pioneering Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility – the world’s first – was initiated with a Steel Cutting ceremony of its Turret, the world
Evergreen Line to Launch South India – Persian Gulf Express Service
Evergreen Line will launch a new South India – Persian Gulf Express Service(SGE) in June. In addition to the regional transportation service covered by the port rotation, the new string will provide an efficient link to Evergreen Line’s global service network via the transhipment hub in Colombo. Two
Rocksource to Drill Exploration Well in 1H 2013 (Norway)
Rocksource, a Norwegian oil and gas company focused on exploration has announced that the partnership in PL 506S, BS and CS on the Norwegian Continental Shelf has decided to drill an exploration well in the first half of 2013. The well will test a high risk / high potential prospect in the Stord bas
UK: Bureau Veritas Approves Fendercare Marine’s In-Water Surveys
Fendercare Marine’s diving services has been awarded Bureau Veritas approval to carry out in-water surveys. “This confirms our commitment to safe and sustainable procedures,” comments Diving Director Bob Macmillan. This latest approval is one of many certifications that Fendercare’s diving division
Ireland: Providence’s Barryroe Well Test Analysis Confirm Productivity Potential
Providence Resources P.l.c., the Irish oil and gas exploration and production company, whose shares are quoted in London (AIM) and Dublin (ESM), provides a technical update on the Barryroe oil discovery in the North Celtic Sea Basin, offshore Ireland. Providence (80%) operates Barryroe on behalf of
Australia: Wood Group Kenny to Design Combined Wind-Wave Energy Generation Facility
Wood Group Kenny has been awarded a three-year contract by Marine Power Technologies Pty Ltd (”MPT”) to provide project management and engineering support services for the development of MPT’s Energy Island (”EI”) concept on the southern coastline of Australia. Six or more Energy Islands may be link
UK: DPS Offshore Orders Sonardyne Positioning Equipment
Sonardyne International Ltd has received an order for 6G acoustic positioning equipment worth £1m from Forum Energy Technologies, Inc’s equipment rental business, DPS Offshore. The is the second order placed by DPS Offshore in as many months for Sonardyne’s sixth generation hardware platform and inc