Business & Finance
Norway to Power Offshore Platforms from Land?
The operators and licence holders for the Johan Sverdrup, Dagny, Draupne and Luno fields in the North Sea will study setting up a hub for the supply of electrical power from land. The study will form the basis for a decision on electrification. The study, which has been initiated by the Ministry of
The Netherlands: Flexlife Delivers Paper at Offshore Pipeline Technology Conference
Flexlife, an oil and gas industry specialist in subsea project and integrity management, will outline its novel inspection and monitoring methodologies at a major event for the offshore pipeline sector. Chief Operating Officer John Marsden is delivering a paper at the Offshore Pipeline Technology Co
Brazil: Petrobras Charters Three AHTS Vessels from Maersk
Maersk Supply Service has won three new major contracts with the Brazilian state owned oil company Petrobras. The total contract value is approximately DKK 1.6 billion (approx. USD 283.7 million). All three contracts will have a duration of four years commencing December 2012 and include anchor hand
Brazil: Petrobras Charters Maersk’s AHTS for USD 283 mln
Maersk Supply Service has won three new major contracts with the Brazilian state owned oil company Petrobras. The total contract value is approximately DKK 1.6 billion (USD 283.7 million) . All three contracts will have a duration of four years commencing December 2012 and include anchor handling tu
Singapore: FSL Announces Redelivery of Chemical Tanker from BLT
FSL Trust Management Pte. Ltd. announces that, as of 5 March 2012, ‘Pertiwi’, one of the three 19,900 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers previously leased to a subsidiary of Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk (“BLT”), has been redelivered to FSL Trust and will be renamed ‘FSL New York’. FSLTM has appointed C
UK: MMT Exhibits at Oceanology International
MMT will be exhibiting at Oceanology International, the world’s largest marine exhibition featuring over 550 exhibitors from 30 different countries, which will be held in London. Cooperation between MMT and NetSurvey has led to a powerful platform for experience and dedication in acoustic, hydrograp
China: New Eagle Bulk’s Vessel Completes Sea Trial
After a 3-day sea-trial, on February 26th 2012, Hantong shipyard successfully accomplished various testing programs for 57.000 DWT Bulk Carrier (HT091). The vessel, built for Eagle Bulk and class approved by LR, is a new supramax bulk carrier optimised to burn less fuel oil. The efficiency improveme
Keel Laying Ceremony for MS Viking Grace at STX Finland Turku Shipyard
Work on Viking Line’s new passenger ferry, the M/S Viking Grace, is proceeding as planned. The keel laying ceremony is taking place today, March 6, 2012, at the STX Finland shipyard in Turku. The vessel will be launched in mid-August. It will go into service in January 2013. There is heavy interest
UK: ConocoPhillips Extends COSL Rival Contract
ConocoPhillips UK has decided to extend its relationship with COSL Drilling Europe, awarding the company with a new four month contract plus two x 1 month option extensions for the COSLRival accommodation rig. The unit has been working for ConocoPhillips at Jasmine oil field, located in the North Se
The Netherlands: Rijkswaterstaat Takes Receipt of UIS from CodaOctopus
The world renowned survey department of Rijkswaterstaat (RWS) in Holland has just taken receipt of their first integrated Underwater Inspection System (UIS™) from CodaOctopus. Purchased through the agent, Nautikaris BV, RWS have already scheduled a full program of survey and inspection work for thei
The Netherlands: CodaOctopus Hands Over UIS to Rijkswaterstaat
The world renowned survey department of Rijkswaterstaat (RWS) in Holland has just taken receipt of their first integrated Underwater Inspection System (UIS™) from CodaOctopus. Purchased through our agent, Nautikaris BV, RWS have already scheduled a full program of survey and inspection work for thei
UK: Workshop Brings Together Professionals from Wave and Tidal Sector
The “Unique Challenges of Site Characterisation in Wave & Tidal Projects” workshop will bring together professionals in the wave and tidal energy sectors to share their unique experiences of characterising potential wave and tidal energy sites. Presenters will offer insights into the challenges they
Japan: ClassNK – New Edition of “Guidelines for the Safe Carriage of Nickel Ore”
ClassNK has released a new revised edition of its “Guidelines for the Safe Carriage of Nickel Ore” which was first released in May 2011 in response to major marine casualties caused by a loss of stability as a result of the liquefaction of nickel ore. This first edition summarized operational precau
UK: Pharos Offshore to Present at Subsea Power Cables Conference
Pharos Offshore officials will be speaking at the Subsea Power Cables Conference being held on 25th-25th April in London. Pharos Offshore Group CEO Phil Walker will be discussing the use of a Burial Protection Index with subsea cables. Established in 2009 but incorporating companies that have been o