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Malaysia: Hydrex Coats Odyssey Platform with Ecospeed
Last month the application of Ecospeed on the two floaters of the semi-submersible mobile spacecraft launch platform Odyssey started in Malaysia. The vessel was converted from a mobile drilling rig in 1997 and is used for equatorial Pacific Ocean satellite launches. She is stationed in the Port of L
Ghana: Tullow Selects Technip for Phase 1A of Jubilee Project
Technip was awarded by Tullow Ghana Limited two contracts, worth approximately €100 million, for the Phase 1A of the Jubilee project. The Jubilee field is located offshore Ghana at a water depth of 1,300 meters. These contracts cover full project management, engineering, fabrication and installation
Technip Secures Two Contracts for Jubilee Project in Ghana
Technip was awarded by Tullow Ghana Limited two contracts, worth approximately €100 million, for the Phase 1A of the Jubilee project. The Jubilee field is located offshore Ghana at a water depth of 1,300 meters. These contracts cover full project management, engineering, fabrication and installation
USA: Port of Seattle Names APL Top Shipping Line for Environment
Global container carrier APL has been named the most environmentally responsible shipping line at the Port of Seattle. The Singapore-based line topped all applicants in the port’s Green Gateway Partners Award program. The honor, to be presented later this month, is the second in two years for APL. “
Singapore: Swiber Starts Strong in 2012
Swiber Holdings Limited, a world class integrated construction and support services provider to the offshore industry, announced that it has secured a string of contract wins totaling approximately US$216 million at the beginning of the year, for offshore construction projects and vessel chartering
Chinese Shipyard Upgrades Bulk Carrier ‘Ore Fabrica’
M/V Ore Fabrica, which belongs to Seamar Shipping Corporation with a overall length 322 meters, breadth 56 meters and a deadweight of 28,0815 tons, successfully sailed out from Jiangsu Xinrong Shipyard after upgrading from bulk carrier to self-unloading ship. The major work included: loading system
Malaysia: Hydrex Coats Odyssey Platform with Ecospeed
Last month the application of Ecospeed on the two floaters of the semi-submersible mobile spacecraft launch platform Odyssey started in Malaysia. The vessel was converted from a mobile drilling rig in 1997 and is used for equatorial Pacific Ocean satellite launches. She is stationed in the Port of L
Canada: WHOI Gets Grant for Seafloor Earthquake Observatory at Cascadia Fault
One of the most dangerous faults in North America is the Pacific Northwest’s Cascadia fault – an offshore, subduction zone fault capable of producing a magnitude 9 earthquake that would damage Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, and Victoria, British Columbia, and generate a large tsunami. Yet there are curr
Denmark: Ramboll Strengthens Pipelines & Subsea Department
Wishing to increase performance and quality of the company’s consultancy within Pipelines & Subsea projects, Ramboll Oil & Gas has appointed Lars Eriksen to a newly established position as Project Director. The Pipelines & Subsea department in Copenhagen is now lead by Søren Skovgård Møller. This or
India: Cochin Shipyard Receives MOU Excellence Award
Cochin Shipyard Ltd received the MOU Excellence Award for the year 2009-10 for its outstanding performance under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) entered into with the Government of India. The award was presented by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh to Cmde K Subramaniam, C
UK: Offshore Achievement Awards Finalists List Revealed
The shortlist for the Offshore Achievement Awards has been announced today, recognising the top individuals and companies in the energy industry. The awards, re-launched in October by the Society of Petroleum Engineers with the support of main sponsor TAQA Bratani, will celebrate the finest talent i
IMDO Invites Tender for Investment in Ireland Maritime and Shipping Sector
The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO), which is incorporated within the Marine Institute, a semi State body, announces tender procedures for the supply of business development services to secure foreign direct investment into Ireland in the maritime and shipping services sector. The IMDO has
Wintershall Gets Approval for Drilling in Norwegian North Sea
Petroleum Safety Authority Norway has given consent to Wintershall Norway ASA for exploration drilling in the North Sea with the semi submersible rig Songa Delta. The consent applies to drilling of exploration well 35/9-7 as part of PL 418 with Wintershall Norway ASA as operator. The well is located
UK: HMS Lancaster Takes Sea Trial After Overhaul
Faster, punchier, and more efficient, HMS Lancaster has put to sea again after a 16-month overhaul in her home port. The Portsmouth-based frigate has emerged from a £22m refit with increased firepower and improved kit from bow to stern and is now being put through her paces off the South Coast. This