Business & Finance
OTC 2012: AETI Introduces New Drilling Control System (USA)
American Electric Technologies, Inc., a leading global supplier of power delivery solutions for the energy industry, announced today the introduction of its new M&I(R) DrillAssist(TM) Drilling Control System. Based on field-proven control system software AETI acquired from Amnor Technologies in Marc
UAE: Jebel Ali Port Welcomes CMA CGM’s Largest Container Ship
The largest container ship of French shipping company CMA CGM, the 365 metre long Christophe Colomb, on April 24 called at DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali Port for the first time, reinforcing the port’s role as a regional gateway for the new generation of mega liner vessels. The ship, which has a nomi
USA: WFS to Exhibit at OTC 2012
One of world’s leading suppliers of through-water and through-ground wireless technology for communication, navigation and power transfer, WFS Technologies will be exhibiting next week at OTC 2012 in Houston on the Scottish Pavilion, booth 2075/7. WFS invites attendees to their booth where they will
Intergraph Expands to South Korea
Intergraph® has formally opened the newly-expanded Intergraph Global Marine Center in Busan, South Korea. This center of excellence has a dedicated team of marine experts to support customers, enabling them to implement SmartMarine® Enterprise easily for enhanced productivity in their marine and off
France: Funds Available for Offshore Wind Developers, Says Green Giraffe
Offshore wind farm developers will be able to fund their projects despite the reduction in support from banks, Green Giraffe Energy Bankers said to Bloomberg. The financing will come from utilities and third parties. “Funding, whether debt finance, equity or other hybrid forms, is there for good pro
USA: Governor Approves USD 46.7 Million for Savannah Harbor Deepening
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal visited the Port of Savannah Tuesday to mark the passage of the state budget, including an additional $46.7 million to help pay for the Savannah Harbor deepening. The new money, passed by the General Assembly as part of the Governor’s FY2013 budget request, brings the to
Viper Subsea Inks Collaboration Agreement with Australian Velocious
Viper Subsea has signed a new collaboration agreement with Perth based Velocious. The agreement enables both companies, each of whom are already globally recognised as providers of high quality subsea solutions, to expand their offerings to overseas markets and collaborate on product supply and proj
France: Tehnip’s First Quarter Results in Line with Expectations, Says CEO
Technip announces that its Board of Directors approved the unaudited first quarter 2012 consolidated accounts on Apr. 24. Thierry Pilenko, Chairman and CEO, commented: “Our first quarter performance was very much in line with our expectations, which enables us to reiterate our 2012 financial objecti
China: Catamaran HAI JU Built by Afai Southern Delivered
In the afternoon, April 23th, the “HAI JU” co-designed and built by Afai Southern for HAITONG SHIPPING CO.,LTD.ZHUHAI S.E.Z., was successfully delivered at the quay of ZHUHAI Jiuzhou Port. The 35m aluminum alloy Catamaran Fast Ferry is another new ship type contracted and developed independently by
Iran: South Pars Drilling Starts in May
Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) managing director, Mousa Souri, says the company will start drilling in oil layer of South Pars gas field up to the end of current Iranian month on 20th May. Speaking to Shana, POGC’s managing director, Mousa Souri, also said that the company has gained permissions to
UK: HMS Echo’s AB Sally Owen Wins Award for Achievements in Hydrographic Training
HMS Echo’s AB Sally Owen has been awarded a prestigious award for her excellence in hydrographic and meteorological training. The junior rating received the Navy’s premier award for her achievements in hydrographic and meteorological training: the Hambone Trophy. The trophy is a model sextant – ofte
Denmark: Daily Maersk – Six Months of Reliable Service
Daily Maersk, Maersk Line’s revolutionary service promising absolute reliability on the Asia – North Europe trade has now been running for six months – serving over 900 customers and shipping more than 93,500 containers. The service has delivered average reliability of 97% over the last six months,
Canada: Schlumberger Adds GEDCO to Its WesternGeco Business
Schlumberger has acquired GEDCO, a Calgary-based provider of integrated geophysical survey design software and services. The group will become part of the WesternGeco business unit. GEDCO has developed OMNI 3D , the industry’s standard for seismic survey design and modeling, and VISTA*, a flexible 2
BSF Ship Donuzlav Participates in International Hydrographic Conference in Monaco
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) hydrographic ship Donuzlav together with Russian delegation headed by Alexander Shemetov, Chief of Navigation and Oceanography Dept at Russian Defense Ministry, arrived in Monaco to take part in the 18-th International Hydrographic Conference, Rus Navy reports. During the cruis