Business & Finance
The Netherlands: Launching of Backhoe Dredger at Ravestein Shipyard
On Saturday December 31st, the new backhoe dredger ‘Peter the Great’ was launched successfully on the Ravestein shipyard in Deest, the Netherlands. The pontoon was built for the account of DEME NV and its Russian partner NDC (Northern Dredging Company Ltd), part of the PST Group. The Dutch shipyard
Norway: Total of 14 Kongsberg Maritime Simulators Receive DNV Approvals
A total of 14 Kongsberg Maritime Engine Room Simulator models received new Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Statements of Compliance in December 2011. The approvals are according to the revised standards laid out in DNV – Standard for Certification of Maritime Simulators No. 2.14 January 2011, which is base
Shell Hires Regalia for Draugen Topside Campaign Offshore Norway
Prosafe has been awarded a 150-day contract by A/S Norske Shell using the Regalia for accommodation support at the Draugen Topside Campaign Project offshore Norway. On site operations are planned to commence late April 2013. In addition, Prosafe has granted A/S Norske Shell a 30-day option. Total va
UK: Positional Changes at IMO Secretariat
After taking office on 1 January 2012, the IMO Secretary-General Mr. Koji Sekimizu today announced a number of changes in the structure of the IMO Secretariat. Mr. Sekimizu said: “The biggest challenge I see in the coming years, in terms of management of the Organization, is how to improve the ‘deli
USA: RESON Participates at HYPACK Hydrographic Training Event
The Sheraton Hotel and Marina in San Diego, California, will host the 19th HYPACK Hydrographic Training Event, and the RESON Team will be on site with their SeaBat 7125SV2 running with HYPACK software. Sales Manager Josh Grava will be on hand at Booth 6 to talk customers through the complete range o
Eni CEO Briefs Mozambique President on Exploration Activities in Mamba North 1
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Armando Guebuza, and Eni’s CEO, Paolo Scaroni, met today in Bilene, in south Mozambique, to discuss Eni’s ongoing activities and projects in the country. During the meeting, which took place in an atmosphere of cordiality, Paolo Scaroni together with Clau
Denmark: Svanen Starts Monopile Installation at Anholt Offshore Wind Farm
While others were about to enjoy their New Year’s Eve dinner, the installation vessel Svanen started installation of the first monopile at Anholt Offshore Wind Farm, and the construction of Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm has now started. According to the original schedule, Svanen was supposed
USA: FMC Technologies Obtains 100 Pct Ownership in Schilling Robotics
FMC Technologies, Inc. announced that it has given notice to exercise its purchase option for the remaining 55% of outstanding shares of Schilling Robotics LLC. The transaction is expected to close on or about March 30, 2012. FMC purchased its existing 45% interest in Schilling and obtained the purc
Greece: Goldenport Confirms Sale of ‘Grand Vision’ Container Vessel
Goldenport Holdings Inc. the international shipping company that owns and operates a fleet of container and dry bulk vessels announces that it has concluded the sale of the sub-panamax container vessel ‘Grand Vision’, to the unaffiliated third party “Gunehr Shipping Limited” of Charlestown, Nevis, f
USA: FMC Technologies Buys Remaining Schilling Shares
FMC Technologies, Inc. has exercised its purchase option for the remaining 55% of outstanding shares of Schilling Robotics LLC (“Schilling”). FMC purchased its existing 45% interest in Schilling and obtained the purchase option in 2008. Schilling is a leading producer of remotely operated vehicles (
Brazilian Navy Buys Three Ocean Patrol Vessels
The Brazilian Navy has signed a contract worth £133 million with BAE Systems for the supply of three Ocean Patrol Vessels and ancillary support services. The contract also contains a Manufacturing Licence to enable further vessels of the same class to be constructed in Brazil. The three 90 metre ve
UK: Aquaterra Successfully Installs 10k High Pressure Riser System on Bacchus Field
Aquaterra has successfully installed a ‘world first’ 10,000psi rated, 20” I.D. full bore drilling riser for Apache North Sea. The unique High Pressure Riser System was designed specifically for Apache North Sea to drill three subsea wells on the Bacchus field from the Rowan Gorilla VII. The installa
UK: Aquaterra Installs Unique Drilling Riser on Rowan Gorilla VII
Aquaterra has successfully installed a ‘world first’ 10,000psi rated, 20” I.D. full bore drilling riser for Apache North Sea. The unique High Pressure Riser System was designed specifically for Apache North Sea to drill three subsea wells on the Bacchus field from the Rowan Gorilla VII. The installa
China: Jiangsu Shipyard Delivers Bulk Carrier to CSHK
On December 30, 2011, the fourth 57.000 DWT bulk carrier “Bi Jia Shan” for China Shipping (H.K.) Holdings Co., Ltd.(CSHK) built by China Shipping Industry (Jiangsu shipyard) Co. Ltd. was successfully named and delivered at No. 2 outfitting pier in Sanjiangying shipbuilding base. The ceremony was hos