Business & Finance
Greece: Globus Maritime Announces Payment of Bunkers on Behalf of Former Charterer
Globus Maritime Limited, a dry bulk shipping company, announced yesterday that the M/V Star Globe, a 2010-built 56,867 DWT Supramax bulk carrier, was arrested in Panama by a bunker supplier who had not been paid by Allied Maritime Inc., the previous charterer of the Vessel. To secure the Vessel’s re
UAE: Gulf Navigation Joins VL8 Pool Managed by Navig8
Navig8 and Gulf Navigation announce that Gulf Navigation have agreed to enter the 2007 built VLCC “Gulf Sheba” into the VL8 Pool, managed by Navig8. In addition to the inclusion of the Gulf Sheba in the pool, Gulf Navigation will also participate in Chartering and Business Development activities inv
First Commercial AIV in Spotlight at Subsea Australasia Conference
A groundbreaking new vehicle that will enable subsea inspection of remote and challenging locations in the offshore oil and gas industry, including areas under ice and areas damaged by hurricanes, will come under the microscope at the Subsea Australasia Conference. The Autonomous Inspection Vehicle
Offshore Wind Zone at Offshore Energy 2012 (The Netherlands)
Offshore Energy, Exhibition & Conference, introduces the Offshore Wind Zone at the fifth edition of the event, taking place on Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 October 2012, Amsterdam RAI, The Netherlands. Offshore Energy is the only annual event in The Netherlands dedicated to offshore energy, and the f
Thailand: Coastal to Bring Two More Bua Ban North Wells Online
Coastal Energy Company, an independent exploration and production company with assets in Thailand, announces an update of its offshore operations. The company has drilled two additional producing wells and one water injection well at Bua Ban North. One of the producing wells was drilled horizontally
Japan: Collision of Containership MOL Maneuver
TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced that the MOL-operated containership MOL Maneuver collided with the containership Zhen He while under way on the open seas southeast of Hong Kong, on February 22, 2012, at around 17:45 p.m., Japan time. None of the crew was injured and no oil leak has b
Nautilus Confirms Teck’s Withdrawing from Mining Activities in Fijian Waters
Nautilus Minerals Inc confirms it has received formal notification that Teck Resources Limited has elected not to participate in exploration activities in Fijian waters under a regional area of interest agreement signed in December 2007. In August 2011 Nautilus became the first private sector organi
Denmark: Minister Ida Auken Opens Conference on Ships’ Ballast Water Management
The Danish Nature Agency, the Danish Maritime Authority and the Danish Shipowners’ Association organize conference on ships’ ballast water managemen. The Copenhagen International Ballast Water Management Conference, which is to be held on 8 March 2012, will focus on the challenges arising with the c
USA: L-3 Klein Introduces New HydroScan Side Scan Sonar
L-3 Klein Associates, Inc. has introduced a new lightweight, rapidly deployable side scan sonar (SSS) for search and recovery (SAR) applications. The state-of-the-art HydroScan® implements advanced technologies not previously available in side scan sonars, resulting in a highly compact profile that
Pacific Drilling Extends Drillship Option with Samsung Heavy, South Korea
Pacific Drilling S.A. announced today that one of its subsidiaries has reached an agreement with Samsung Heavy Industries to extend an option to construct a seventh ultra-deepwater drillship until March 2, 2012, on the same commercial terms including a delivery date of May 17, 2014. Pacific Drilling
Denmark: Blue Water Assists Noreco with Luna
In connection with Noreco’s drilling scope at the Luna-1 site (license 1/11) in the Danish North Sea sector, Blue Water Shipping has been awarded the offshore base contract in Esbjerg. “We are very proud to have been awarded this contract. Currently, we are performing all base activities, handling a
USA: Genesis Wins Enterprise Framework Agreement from Shell
Genesis was awarded an Enterprise Framework Agreement by Shell Global Solutions International B.V., covering Subsea Umbilical Risers and Flowlines (SURF), Engineering and Project Management Services. The contract duration is 5 years, with the option to extend for an additional 5 years and will cover
Pacific Drilling Extends Drillship Option (South Korea)
Pacific Drilling S.A. has reached an agreement with with South Korea’s shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries to extend an option to construct a seventh ultra-deepwater drillship until March 2, 2012, on the same commercial terms including a delivery date of May 17, 2014. Pacific Drilling is a growing
South Korea: DSME to Build Royal Navy’s MARS Tanker
Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) announces that it is the preferred bidder for the Royal Navy’s MARS (Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability) Tanker. DSME and partners will provide the specialised design and build of four new logistic support vessels, to be operated by the Royal F