Business & Finance
Robert Allan Ltd Participates in Restoration of Historic Scottish Tug Golden Cross
Robert Allan Ltd. will assist in the restoration of the historic Scottish tug Golden Cross – one of the first diesel-geared tugboats with direct bridge control ever built. Built in 1955 at Scott & Sons of Bowling on the Clyde, the tug has earned it’s place in history be assisting the Royal Yacht Bri
India: Gujarat Plans to Harness Tidal Energy
Government of State of Gujarat announced its plans to develop tidal energy project to determine its potential for meeting state’s rising energy demands, reports Power Engineering. With state’s huge potential and longest coast, Gujarat is set to become a renewable energy hub. According to sources in
TNK-BP Completes Drilling Ops Offshore Vietnam. First Gas to Flow in 4Q 2012
TNK-BP announced yesterday that the group’s subsidiary TNK Vietnam has successfully completed the drilling of two development wells on the Lan Đỏ offshore field in Vietnam. TNK Vietnam began drilling operations on subsea development wells on January 14, 2012. Their construction on the Lan Đỏ field t
TWMA Opens New Manufacturing Base in Houston (USA)
TWMA, a leader in integrated drilling waste management and environmental solutions, has recently launched its U.S. expansion with the opening of the company’s newest manufacturing base in Houston. The new facility will allow TWMA to manufacture American-made equipment and meet growing demand for its
UAE: Dahan Gets Exploration Rights for Area Near Saleh Offshore Field
DNO International ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas company, announced today that it has signed an amended concession agreement with the Government of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, RAK Gas LLC and Dahan Petroleum Ltd (“Dahan”) granting Dahan exploration rights to certain outlying areas of the Saleh co
UK: Inchcape Grid Connection Causes Discussion
Proposed Inchcape offshore wind farm faced discussion between the companies , engaged in project development,and the public, especially landowners and farmers in Angus area. A week ago, cable connecting to the grid worried local residents. However, according to the latest developments it appears tha
UK: Lloyd’s Register Issues New Rules for Ice-Class Vessels
The first dedicated set of rules for stern-first ice-class ships has just been published by Lloyd’s Register, answering demand for technical support as industry continues to explore the potential of polar transportation routes and the new energy reserves in the far north. The timely release of the r
Cyprus: Standard Drilling Names Operations Manager
S.D. Standard Drilling Plc (“Standard” or “Standard Drilling”) (Oslo: SDSD), a pure play jackup company, today announced the appointment of Johnathan P. Roberts as Operations Manager. In this newly established role, Mr. Roberts will oversee the commissioning, testing and documentation of equipment c
Gazprom Chairman Informs Russian Prime Minister on Completion of Nord Stream’s Second String Laying
Yesterday Gazprom Management Committee Chairman Alexey Miller reported to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on the completion of the Nord Stream gas pipeline’s second string laying. “We have initiated startup and adjustment operations. In September the second string will be filled with buffer ga
Drydocks World Presents Its Capabilities at Sea Japan Exhibition
Drydocks World, the established player is ship repair, conversion and new building participated in the Sea Japan exhibition that was organised at the Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Center from 18-20 April 2012. Nearly a tenth of the vessels received by Drydocks World belong to Japanese owners and most o
Russia: Gazprom’s Miller Reports to Putin on Nord Stream, South Stream Developments
Yesterday, Gazprom Management Committee Chairman Alexey Miller reported to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on the completion of the Nord Stream gas pipeline’s second string laying. “We have initiated startup and adjustment operations. In September the second string will be filled with buffer g
Norway: Viking Princess Goes Down the Slipway
Kleven Maritime, a Norwegian shipbuilder, today announced that the LNG-powered Vessel Viking Princess will be launched from a slipway at Kleven at 12:00 on Saturday, April 21 The Multipurpose Offshore Support Vessel Viking Princess is a sister ship to Viking Prince, which was delivered to the shippi
China Rongsheng Heavy Officially Denies The False Report on Vale’s VLCC Orders
China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings Limited officially denies the false report of “Vale declined to receive three VLOCs built by Rongsheng Heavy Industries” distributed by Jinji Cankao Bao today.For the best benefits to the shareholders, ship-owners, the Group always takes swift and nece
USA: Surveyors Conduct Remote Cable Route Surveys with Z-Boat 1800
The benefits of remotely operated hydrographic surveying with the Oceanscience Z-Boat 1800 were exploited to great effect by surveyors from Safer, Kline and Warren during cable route surveys in Ohio. The survey locations were inaccessible by a manned boat, and water velocities were too high to have