Business & Finance
BSF Hydrographic Ship Donuzlav Takes Part 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, Russian Navy reports. During the c
Finland: Wartsila Extends Its Offering in Low-Speed X-Generation Engine Series
Wärtsilä, extends its offering in the low-speed X-generation engine series with the new Wärtsilä X92 engine, to the upper end of its portfolio with a bore of 920 mm. The new engine, extremely efficient in terms of fuel consumption and emissions, will serve the market for large and ultra-large contai
Shell’s 1Q Earnings Reach USD 7.7 bln
Shell’s first quarter 2012 earnings increased from year-ago levels, through a combination of improved operating performance, increased upstream volumes and strong oil prices.
All American Marine Delivers Research Vessel Sea Scout to C&C Technologies
All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) recently delivered the research vessel Sea Scout to C & C Technologies, Inc. (C & C) of Lafayette, La. The 134’ x 37’ aluminum vessel is believed to be the first catamaran featuring quad propeller propulsion and was custom designed to significantly increase C & C’s su
USA: Oceaneering Reports Record First Quarter Earnings
Oceaneering International, Inc. reported record first quarter earnings for the period ended March 31, 2012. On revenue of $594.9 million, Oceaneering generated net income of $51.5 million, or $0.47 per share. During the corresponding period in 2011, Oceaneering reported revenue of $470.4 million and
Germany: Two Companies from Erck Rickmers Group Join United Nations Global Compact
The Hamburg-based ship managers E.R. Schiffahrt and E.R. Offshore have joined the United Nations Global Compact. By signing up to the initiative, they pledge to align social, ecological and economic aspects and publish their activities in an annual progress report. This voluntary commitment to respo
Kherson Constructs Six Suction Anchors for Saipem (Ukraine)
On March 30, 2012 PJSC Kherson Shipyard before time completed the construction of 6 pcs. offshore Structures of Suction Anchors (Hull No.18027) for Italian Offshore Saipem Company, designed to secure the underwater pipeline in the Caspian Region. The overall dimensions of each structure are as follo
USA: Bluefin Names New Chief Operating Officer
Bluefin Robotics, a leader in the design and manufacturing of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) announces that the company has named Mr. Jeffrey M. Smith as its Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Smith joined Bluefin in May of 2008 as the Director of Programs. He is a Mechanical Engineer by training a
USA: BOEM, Operators Discuss Heightened Standards for Offshore Development Plans
Yeasterday, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held a technical workshop with industry operators to discuss BOEM’s heightened standards for offshore oil and gas exploration and development plans, share best practices and obtain industry feedback regarding the plan review process. The goals
Canada: Schlumberger Buys GEDCO
Schlumberger announced that it 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 VI
USA: Austal – Final Assembly Work On JHSV 3
The third Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) is taking shape on the waterfront in Mobile, Alabama. The first of 43 modules for JHSV 3 have been successfully transported from the Module Manufacturing Facility (MMF) and erected in the final assembly bay on the waterfront. The most recent module transporte
USA: FMC Technologies Acquires ROV Specialist, Schilling Robotics
FMC Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has completed the transaction to acquire the remaining 55% of the outstanding shares of Schilling Robotics LLC (“Schilling”). FMC had previously announced on January 3, 2012, its intention to purchase the remaining outstanding shares of Schilling and in
USA: C & C Takes Delivery of Quad Propeller Catamaran Research Vessel
All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) delivered the research vessel Sea Scout to C & C Technologies, Inc. (C & C) of Lafayette, La. The 134’ x 37’ aluminum vessel is believed to be the first catamaran featuring quad propeller propulsion and was custom designed to significantly increase C & C’s surveying c
UK: The Shipowners’ Club Publishes ‘Fishing Vessel Safety’ Handbook
Mutual insurance provider The Shipowners’ Club, has produced a comprehensive handbook ‘Fishing vessel safety’ highlighting areas in which crew members can become more safety aware, while assisting crew and owners alike to recognise potential dangers and operating hazards. Fishing is the most dangero