Business & Finance
Trelleborg Marine Systems Wins UK Deep Sea Container Port Contract
Trelleborg Marine Systems has been awarded a contract to supply a bespoke solution of 86 super cone fender systems, 59 mooring bollards with a 200 tonne capacity, and 41 safety ladders for a UK deep sea container port, after carrying out an in-depth analysis of vessel data and berthing speeds. On th
Norway: Nine Companies Purchase NPD’s Seismic Data Package
Nine oil companies had purchased the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s seismic data package from Lofoten and Vesterålen by 23 January. The nine oil companies are Statoil, ExxonMobil, Norske Shell, RWE Dea Norge, GDF Suez, Dong Energy, Det norske oljeselskap, Chevron Norge AS and Total E&P Norge AS.
The Netherlands: Damen Shipyards Secures Five Pontoon Orders
In December 2011, Damen Pontoons & Barges signed three contracts for a total of five purpose-built Damen Stan Pontoons (SPo): two Damen Stan Pontoons 6511 for Mammoet Maritime (The Netherlands), two Stan Pontoons 8916 ICE for Silverburn Shipping (I.O.M.) Ltd (UK) and one SPo 4113 for Rhumb Maritime
Ichthys: The Largest Subsea Gig for McDermott (Australia)
McDermott International, Inc. announced today that its Australian subsidiary has received and signed a letter of award for the Ichthys Gas-condensate Field Development subsea umbilical, riser, flowline (“SURF”) project by INPEX. The contract value is in the order of magnitude of US$2 billion and is
Australia: McDermott Bags USD 2 Billion Ichthys Subsea Contract
McDermott International, Inc. announced today that its Australian subsidiary has received and signed a letter of award for the Ichthys Gas-condensate Field Development subsea umbilical, riser, flowline (SURF) project by INPEX. The contract value is in the order of magnitude of US$2 billion and is th
UK: Coalition Proposes New Approach to MPAs
The MPA Fishing Coalition has had its first meeting of the year with DEFRA, MMO, IFCAs and the statutory nature conservation bodies. MPAC took the opportunity to present an alternative approach to marine conservation zones to the one currently being pursued by government. Instead of the four regiona
UK: Frontline Commits to Inmarsat XpressLink for More Than 100 Vessels
Inmarsat , the provider of global mobile satellite communication services, today announced that Frontline, the world leader in the international seaborne transportation of crude oil, has committed to Inmarsat XpressLink for more than 100 vessels from its existing fleet and its planned new builds. “W
UK: DONG Energy Continues Cable Work on Walney 2 Despite Bad Weather
DONG Energy annouced that despite the weather, it has been possible to energise the next cable string with eight turbines. Energizing the cable string is a vital part of the commissioning of the turbines, and the eight turbines connected to the string are expected to have first power in near future
The Netherlands: Fairstar Expects Delivery of FORTE in May
Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. (FAIR) announces that it will take delivery of the 50,000DWT semi-submersible vessel FORTE, currently under construction by Guangzhou Shipbuilding International (GSI) in China, on May 23, 2012. Willem Out, Chief Operating Officer of Fairstar, visited the FORTE just befo
Dutch Fairstar Expects FORTE in May
Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. (FAIR) announces that it will take delivery of the 50,000DWT semi-submersible vessel FORTE, currently under construction by Guangzhou Shipbuilding International (GSI) in China, on May 23, 2012. Willem Out, Chief Operating Officer of Fairstar, visited the FORTE just befo
Denmark: Ramboll Secures Four New Contracts
Ramboll Oil & Gas recently signed four new exciting contracts. The current demand for Ramboll’s multidisciplinary consultancy to the oil and gas industry has never been greater. The newly signed December contracts involve a rationalisation project, a subsea pipeline FEED study, an environmental deco
UK: Subsea 2012 to Attract Over 2.500 Visitors
Europe’s largest subsea event, Subsea 2012, will boast an impressive line-up of international delegates when it opens its doors on February 8 at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre for two days to highlight the industry’s global opportunities. Subsea UK’s annual conference and exhibition has a
Contract for DOF’s PSV Skandi Falcon in Australia
DOF Rederi AS, a daughter company of DOF ASA has signed a contract with a major Australian company for Skandi Falcon platform supply vessel. The contract has a firm period of 490 days with up to 190 days options. Skandi Falcon is a large PSV built in 1991. DOF Rederi AS provides ship building servic
Big Spenders Optimistic over 2012 Outlook
Oil and gas industry leaders have forecast improved performance and higher levels of capital expenditure this year, despite concerns over global economic instability, according to a new report on the future of the sector. Increased investment across the industry will focus on exploration activity, w