Business & Finance
Halliburton, Gazprom Pen Strategic Cooperation Agreement
US based Halliburton has signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Russia’s Gazprom International for the development and implementation of new oil and gas technologies in global exploration and production projects. The agreement sets the framework for the ongoing exchange of information related
Belgium: TOC to Address Changes in Container Vessel Size
New approaches and technologies to manage the next big step-change in container vessel sizes, call exchanges and carrier service expectations at ports and terminals worldwide will be a major focus of attention at the upcoming TOC Container Supply Chain Europe 2012 conference and exhibition, taking p
Dolphin Exercises Option to Charter 3D Seismic Vessel Sanco Sword
Dolphin has exercised the option and signed a long term time-charter on the 3D seismic vessel Sanco Sword from Sanco Shipping AS, for an initial 5 year firm period with options to extend for additional 3 times 2 years. The Vessel is the second purpose built high capacity 3D seismic vessel to be deli
Russia: LUKOIL, Saipem Ink Caspian Sea Pipeline Construction Deal
Russias’ LUKOIL subsidiary and Saipem SPA from Italy signed a contract this week to construct subsea pipelines for transportation of oil and natural gas from the Northern Caspian fields. The scope of work includes laying of two pipelines on the seabed to connect the riser block located at the Vladim
USA: Port of Vancouver Welcomes MV K. Neptune
The Port of Vancouver USA welcomed the M/V K. Neptune commanded by Capt. Valdehueza of the Philippines, on her maiden voyage to the United States on April 18, 2012. Valdehueza and his 22-member Philippian crew were welcomed to Vancouver by Jason Lee, port captain for SK Shipping, Nino Benedetti, sup
Norway: Dolphin to Charter Sanco Shipping’s 3D Vessel Sanco Sword
Dolphin has exercised the option and signed a long term time-charter on the 3D seismic vessel Sanco Sword from Sanco Shipping AS, for an initial 5 year firm period with options to extend for additional 3 times 2 years. The Vessel is the second purpose built high capacity 3D seismic vessel to be deli
OTC 2012: GE’s MaxLift 1800 Pump Paving Way for DGD Deepwater Drilling
In a milestone for the global oil and gas industry, GE is showcasing its new MaxLift 1800 pump system at the 2012 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). This product will pave the way for the use of dual gradient drilling (DGD) technology in challenging deepwater applications. DGD significantly lesse
USA: Proserv Unveils Innovative Subsea Cutting Tool at OTC
Proserv, a global leader in energy production technology services, has unveiled a next generation subsea cutting tool that provides complete well severance and significantly reduces in-well operational time by up to 50%. Proserv’s enhanced Multi-String Cutting (MSC) tool, which was launched yesterda
OTC 2012: Dockwise Vanguard Wins Spotlight on New Technology Award
Dutch Dockwise Ltd has engineered the most innovative semi-submersible heavy-lift vessel in history and redefined the limits of heavy marine transport with the design of the Dockwise Vanguard. Additionally, the Dockwise Vanguard has opened a new market for offshore dry-docking. Dockwise Ltd Vice Pre
OTC 2012: InterMoor Reveals Results of Inter-M® Pulse Field Trial
Alan Duncan, Managing Director of InterMoor UK, an Acteon company, presented findings from a recent Inter-M® Pulse field trial in the North Sea during a media event at the Offshore Technology Conference 2012 in Houston, Texas. Developed by InterMoor, in conjunction with sister company, Pulse Structu
UK: Planners Recommend Green Port Hull Project for Approval
Siemens and Associated British Ports’ (ABP) plans for a £210m wind turbine facility at Green Port Hull have been recommended for outline approval by planners, subject to conditions. The project, which is expected to create 700 jobs and complete in 2014, involves the demolition of existing buildings
Alu Marine Delivers Pilot Boat to The Pilots of the Seine (France)
Recently, Alu Marine successfully delivered a new pilot boat to The Pilots of the Seine (Rouen, France). The mission of the Maritime Pilots consists in guiding ships which carry 80% of goods worldwide, in the confined waters of ports of France and abroad. They contribute to the safety, environmental
USA: MBARI Researchers Develop Device for Measuring Respiration of Deep-Sea Animals
Mountain climbers know that changes in temperature and pressure can affect their energy level and their ability to breathe. Animals that live in the deep sea face similar challenges when scientists bring them to the surface for study. To address this problem, MBARI researchers have developed a new i
South Boats’ Vessel ‘Caernarfon Bay’ to Operate in German North Sea
South Boats Special Projects Ltd. announced the launch and commissioning of its 57th offshore wind farm crew transfer vessel, ‘Caernarfon Bay’. The vessel is the first of the South Catamaran 19m WFSV designs to be delivered and features a host of developments. Built for Turbine Transfers Ltd. the ve