Business & Finance
Singapore: Ezra Sells Ezion Stake. Prepares for Subsea Sector Growth
Ezra Holdings Limited , an offshore contractor and provider of integrated offshore solutions to the oil and gas (O&G) industry, has sold 60 million shares in SGX-listed Ezion Holdings Limited (Ezion) as part of its capital allocation strategy. This divestment will strengthen Ezra’s cash position and
The Netherlands: Vos Prodect’s Cable Hang-off Systems for NSW
Vos Prodect Innovations B.V. has been contracted by Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke GmbH (NSW), for the supply of Cable Hang-off Systems for an offshore wind farm project in the North Sea. The second supply contract has been achieved by satisfying the technical and commercial requirements of the subject
Denmark Based ERRIA Sells Another Vessel to Uni-Tankers
ERRIA, a shipping company specialized in providing administrative ship management, announced that it has sold another vessel and has transferred it on February 27 to Uni-Tankers at St. Eustathius, Netherland Antilles. The vessel MV MT Erria Mie belongs to a group of nine vessels that the company is
VERIPOS Establishes New Reference Station Facilities in Norway
Veripos, world leaders for provision of high-precision GNSS positioning solutions for the offshore oil and gas industry, has extended the North West European sector of its global multi-source network with the establishment of new reference station facilities at Hammerfest in northern Norway. The new
Norway: Veripos Sets Up Reference Station Facilities at Hammerfest
Veripos, world leaders for provision of high-precision GNSS positioning solutions for the offshore oil and gas industry, has extended the North West European sector of its global multi-source network with the establishment of new reference station facilities at Hammerfest in northern Norway. The new
SOCAR Starts 3D Seismic Survey Offshore Azerbaijan
The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) has started the 3D seismic data acquisition over two offshore blocks, Umid and Babak. The geophysical survey started on 27 February and is being conducted by Caspian Geophysical from its vessel named Gilavar. According to the company, these exploration act
Norway: ExxonMobil Sublets PSV to Statoil
Seabrokers Group reports that ExxonMobil has sublet Simon Møkster Shipping AS-owned platform supply vessel, the MV “Strilmøy”, to Norway’s Statoil. Statoil has chartered the 85,65m long vessel, designed by Marin Teknikk AS, on a 6 month contract with 2×3 month options. The contract is expected to be
Germany: NSW Charters MV Aura for Subsea Works
Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke GmbH (NSW) has agreed to long-term charter the DP2 vessel MV Aura from the Finnish Meriaura Ltd for use in subsea cable installation projects in the North and Baltic Sea. Under the terms of the agreement NSW will charter the vessel starting in summer 2012. Constructed in 2
NSW Charters MV Aura for Subsea Projects in North and Baltic Sea
Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke GmbH (NSW) has agreed to long-term charter the DP2 vessel MV Aura from the Finnish Meriaura Ltd for use in subsea cable installation projects in the North and Baltic Sea. Under the terms of the agreement NSW will charter the vessel starting in summer 2012. Constructed in 2
GEA Westfalia Separator Gets IMO Certification for Its New Ballast Water Solution (Germany)
The new solution of GEA Westfalia Separator Group for the treatment of ballast water with the aid of ultraviolet radiation, the BallastMaster ultraV, has been recently certified in accordance with IMO guidelines and regulations. The BallastMaster ultraV ballast water management system is a highly ef
Denmark: DONG Hires Maersk Resolve Rig for Hejre Development
DONG Energy has contracted Maersk Drilling’s jack-up rig Maersk Resolve for work on the Hejre field in the Danish North Sea. The expected duration of the five-well contract is approx 750 days and the contract also includes an option for two additional wells of estimated 280 days’ duration. The contr
Germany: Becker Marine Systems Develops Emission-free Ferry
The first emission-free “Wadden Sea ferry“ will start service in the European coastal waters in autumn 2013. The concept was developed by Becker Marine Systems in cooperation with renowned partners and will be implemented rapidly. The environment is not just important concerning the topics Manoeuver
Singapore: EMAS Selects BALPURE for Pipelay Vessel Lewek Constellation
The Type-Approved BALPURE® ballast water treatment system from Severn Trent De Nora has been selected for use by EMAS on the “Lewek Constellation”, a 22,000-dwt ultra deep water rigid & flexible pipelay / heavy lift / construction vessel DP3. The “Lewek Constellation” is being built in Vung Tau, Vie
Azerbaijan: SOCAR Begins Seismic Survey at Umid and Babak
Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR has started 3D seismic data acquisition operations at Umid and Babak offshore blocks in the Caspian Sea to gain more information on availability of the South Caspian basin, as well as its geological structure. Caspian Geophysical, a joint venture between WesternG